Brown Pelican

© Phyllis A. Houghton

Brown Pelican

Uploaded: August 02, 2012 14:20:47

Description

I had my 70-300 to photograph pelicans at a fish cleaning station. I was amazed at how close they would come to me, and closer to the fisherman! Animal category....

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 220.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

John Connolly August 02, 2012

You were sure up close and personal with this great portrait Phyllis! Wonderful detail and color, and the lighting is up there too! #1478392

Phyllis A. Houghton August 02, 2012

Thanks John! #10260678

Robert R. Goodman August 03, 2012

Hi Phyllis,I have never seen one up close my friend.Excellent capture!!!! #10261286

Phyllis A. Houghton August 03, 2012

Thanks Bobby! #10261290

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 03, 2012

WOW, Phyllis, EXCEPTIONAL clarity, detail, tones, textures, lighting & close up! Best of LUCk with this, my friend!
#10261677

Lyn Darlington August 06, 2012

Fantastic close up! Wonderful detail and lighting! #10264405

Phyllis A. Houghton August 06, 2012

Thanks Patrick and Lyn! #10265025

Emile Abbott level-deluxe August 09, 2012

Great eye contact Phyllis #10269198

Phyllis A. Houghton August 12, 2012

Thanks Emile! #10273095

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