Pelican Landing

[Ken Watkins]

The end of the series of shots I managed of this sudden appearance on Lake Manze channel Selous Game Reserve Tanzania 7th July 2012 According to the EXIF the whole flight lasted 1 second

EOS 1D MkIV

500mm F4 hand-held from moving boat

F5.6, ISO 800, 1/2000, EV-0.33

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely light and habitat, Ken. What great luck to have found this pelican. Like seeing the feet up and the few water drops behind. Comp works. Wish the wings had been more symmetrical from an aesthetic point of view.

[PhilCook]

Liking the splayed feet showing, and the ho hum, just another landing look on his face, loving the light and colors in this one Ken

[Daniel Cadieux]

Nice habitat and light. Colours look good. Some hot spots on the thighs though, and I think the image may need a bit of CCW rotation. Love the webbed feet!!

[Satish Ranadive]

Fabulous image of landing Pelican in habitat with beautiful composition.
I like the pose,lights and environment.

Regards,
Satish.

[Ken Watkins]

Thanks everybody for your comments they are much appreciated.

Daniel,
Regarding the whites I think you are correct, I also loved the feet they look very nice zoomed in

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Ken, lovely low angle from your boat, and just love the landing pose. I do like the overall light and colours, and the single bug adds interest. Another vote for some CCW rotation.

[Frank Schauf]

Beautiful portrait, great pose and colours.