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White Pelican Portrait

© Joseph T. Pilonero

White Pelican Portrait

Uploaded: March 24, 2013 03:52:57

Description

This pelican was napping, it seemed, as the late day sunlight backlit him.

Exif: f/5.6, 1/640 second, ISO: 400, Focal Length: 115mm

Comments

Michelle Alton March 24, 2013

It's a wonderful "bust" shot of him. I find it amazing that the large bill is so delicate and translucent. #1520676

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic April 14, 2013

Excellent capture and portrait of this napping pelican! #10653146

Sherran Andersen level-classic April 28, 2013

Congrats TED. #10670931

Beatriz Rocha level-classic April 28, 2013

Congratulations Ted on this great finalist! #10671325

Susan Williams April 29, 2013

This beautiful capture takes my breath away. I love images that capture a little of the spirit and soul of a bird of any breed. The backlighting is spectacular and shows a detail not usually seen otherwise. Excellent work, Ted, and congratulations on your Finalist. #10674687

Kate Jackson May 22, 2013

Brilliant shot with the light coming through his bill! Congrats on a great POTD and Finalist! #10702598

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 22, 2013

The backlighting really makes this a stand out image Joseph. Huge congratulations on your POTD and finalist award. #10702601

Anita Hogue May 22, 2013

Congratulations on your beautiful pelican portrait being selected as POTD! WTG Ted! #10702606

Philip B. Ludwig level-classic May 22, 2013

Congratulations on your fine POTD and Finalist. Very, very nice. Great lighting, wonderful texture and detail, and I love the black background. Great work. #10702610

Joy Rector May 22, 2013

congrats on the POTD #10702623

Katarina Mansson May 22, 2013

Amazing light, comp and details! Congratulations on your POTD Joseph! #10702664

Andre Larose May 22, 2013

Beautiful detail on this great POTD! Congratulations! #10702677

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic May 22, 2013

Huge congrats, Ted, on your finalist and POTD. #10702703

Karen Celella May 22, 2013

Congratulations on your TWO wonderful awards, TED. Gorgeous light and details. #10702718

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic May 22, 2013

CONGRATZ on the Finalist and POTD, Joseph!

UB. #10702736

Nancy Marie Ricketts May 22, 2013

Congratulations, Ted, on your superb Finalist and well-deserved POTD! #10702810

Lindley Johnson level-classic May 22, 2013

Love the lighting in this image! Congratulations on your finalist and POTD. #10702814

Susan Williams May 22, 2013

Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Ted. #10702821

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 22, 2013

He is a real beauty!!! CONGRATULATIONS on this wonderful POTD!!! <>< #10702824

Rona L. Schwarz May 22, 2013

WOW, TED! The backlighting really makes this spectacular pelican come to life! The gorgeous lighting really highlights the translucence, detail and texture in the bill. Huge congratulations on this marvelous POTD and Finalist! #10702841

Priscilla J. Burgers May 22, 2013

Beautiful lighting and detail! Congratulations, Ted. #10702852

Kim Andelkovic May 22, 2013

Wow super congrats Ted you made POTD WTG about time I say.....great pic :-) #10702857

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 22, 2013

BEAUTIFUL DETAILS TED. CONGRATS ON FINALIST AND POTD. #10702954

Ellen Hodges May 22, 2013

Huge congrats on gorgeous POTD!! #10702992

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict May 22, 2013

Congrats on your Finalist and POTD, Joseph, for this beautiful image! #10703246

Joseph T. Pilonero May 22, 2013

Thanks, all for the kind words. Always nice to hear. TED #10703332

Maria Coulson May 22, 2013

Congratulations Ted. Wow, what a great image. #10703445

Mary K. Robison May 22, 2013

Congratulations on your well deserved POTD/Finalist! #10703496

frank w. degenhardt May 23, 2013

I really love the lighting along with the colors and details. Congratulations on the POTD my friend. #10704457

Pamela K. Barrett May 24, 2013

Such a beautiful shot. I love the sharp focus and the attractive backlighting. #10705284

Richard D. Love May 25, 2013

Congratulations, Joseph. Wonderful light and details!

Rick #10705822

Richard D. Love May 25, 2013

Congratulations, Joseph. Wonderful light and details!

Rick #10705823


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