Early morning Pelican

[George DeCamp]

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Pelican, Early Morning Light, Ft DeSoto Florida

I made this image on one of the 2 days at Ft DeSoto in Florida. I have to say, so far I think Ft DeSoto may be one of my favorite spots in Florida, then again I have not been to them all.....yet! ;)

This was made at a nice low angle using my tripod, I normally use a ground pod for shots like this at Jamaica Bay (here on Long Island) but did not have it with me this day.

Nikon D3, 600VR, x1.4, ISO 400, f8. 1/500, Gitzo 3530 LSV, Wimberley Head II

[Paul Pagano]

A beautiful image. Beautiful light.

[Harold Davis]

that is truly awesome, george!! wow!!

[Andy Nelson]

The brown tones and golden light throughout the image make this one really stand out. I honestly wouldn't change a thing.

[Dave Phillips]

yessir, really nice especially with the little ripple fore and aft

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Awesome image George. The lighting is gorgeous and of course the low angle really makes this a winner. !! The open beak is a lovely bonus too. Thanks for sharing.

[Steve Wheeler]

Beautiful tones, BG and detail.... Very nice indeed!

Steve

[John Cooper]

Beautiful study of brown and yellow tones George. The splash of blue in the water compliments these tones nicely offering a pleasent relief. The open bill of the pelican was a real bonus. Good one!!

[Gyorgy Szimuly]

Very unusual and lovely. Nice matching colors. Good job presented here.
Szimi

[Jay Tan]

The golden light here is gorgeous, setting off the feathers of the bird very well.

[Ed Prete]

Nice light on this George. DeSoto is a golden place.

[Grady Weed]

The open beak makes this one for me. Great light and low eye level image. Fort DeSoto is the best. Aside from Anhinga.

[Nikolay Staykov - shotlandetsa]

wonderful colors of this portrait!