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Hearts Of Gold

© Lori Carlson

Hearts Of Gold

Uploaded: May 23, 2012 08:15:38

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ISO 200 50mm f/5.6 1/250 sec
It has an unattractive skin,
A baggy pouch in place of chin.
Its manners are grotesque and rude,
It's very sloppy with its food...
It bulges where it ought to curve.
I think it has a lot of nerve
To look so pompous, pleased and smug
With such an unimpressive mug,
And yet I shouldn't carp nor scold..
Perhaps it has a heart of gold.
~excerpts from Don Blanding's "Pelican"
And I LOVE Pelicans by the way!! ;)

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Zita A. Strother level-addict May 23, 2012

Outstanding use of dark and light contrast and color. Gorgeous image and the poem really takes it over the top! #1464755

Lori Carlson May 23, 2012

Honored by your words, Zita!! Thank you! =) #10147791

Phillip R. Connolly May 24, 2012

A beautifully composed image with great subject and sky, Lori!! I too think the Pelican (Jumbo))is a facinating bird!! Very well done!

Phil #10148904

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 24, 2012

Beautiful color, lighting and comp Lori!

jo ann c. #10148913

Rolando Rosito May 24, 2012

Beautiful image Lori! #10149009

Lori Carlson June 07, 2012

Enjoy your comments! Thank you much for them, Phillip, Jo Ann & Rolando! =) #10171371

Darryl Wilkinson June 07, 2012

And looks to me there is not a care in the world to be had. Beutiful capture and sentiments, Ms. Lori! :) #10172423

Lori Carlson June 08, 2012

Ahhhh, no cares....if only ;) , but yes, at these moments there are not!!
Thank you Darryl friend!! =) #10173317

Thomas E. Hinds June 10, 2012

This is just fabulous in light and comp, Lori! The poem addition is awesome. And the subject is one of my favorites! I have spent many hours watching pelicans and this is a wonderful reminder to do some more watching of them! They may be the worst divers in the bird family! LOL! Terrific work! #10175449

Lori Carlson June 15, 2012

Hahaha Thomas...yes, their feeding isn't quite graceful! But sure enjoy them...especially the coloring of the older pelicans.
Thanks for commenting!! =) #10181189

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