Brown Pelican takes flight

[Doug Brown]

I got this shot in early morning light out in Southern California. For such large birds, these guys are quite agile.

http://birdwhisperer.smugmug.com/photos/367413354_wDhtV-X3.jpg

Canon 1D Mark III, 840mm, f/5.6, 1/400, ISO 800, + 1/3 EC, no flash, tripod

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Sweet light. Like the pose. The water adds to the image. I like this image a lot.

[Sudhir Shivaram]

Nice lighting, action and sharpness. Reminds me of the Spot Billed Pelican photographed during the weekend. That splash of water adds a lot to the image.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful lighting Doug and I love the action in this image. As mentioned the splash is a real bonus and the blurred wings adds another feeling of action. Congrats on a lovely image Doug.

[Harold Davis]

i love the beautiful light on this one!! like the slow ss for the wing blur too!! nice one!!

[Ramon M. Casares]

I like the action on this one, the light and the details, I am not to crazy about the wings position but is a matter of personal taste, as is, it looks great! Congratulations!

[Kirk Benson]

Great action shot as already mentioned, although my personal preference is for stop action with sharp detail in the wings this looks really cool. Love the light and BG. I image mostly at Bolsa Chica Wetlands and wonder if this is where you captured this shot. As you say it is amazing how agile these big birds are. Congratulations on a great shot

[Doug Brown]

This was taken at Bolsa Chica Kirk.

[James Salywoda]

I love the sense of motion with the blurred wings. Nice Shot!

[Jay Tan]

Nice action moment captured in sweet light. The splashes and wing blur add alot to the overall feel of motion/action.