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A Welcoming Committee

© John Connolly

A Welcoming Committee

Uploaded: June 21, 2016 13:44:24 | Entered: June 21, 2016 13:45:08

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I am just back from a well-earned rest at Tea Gardens, just over an hour’s drive north of home.
I was greeted by this group of Pelican’s on my first sunrise photo shoot there!


Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 34.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Chris Ebben June 21, 2016

Another wonderful scene of Tea Gardens, don't the pelicans put on a good show!! A great early morning picture, even the sky put on a show for you. It was good to catch up with you, hope the weather wasn't too bad!! Can't wait to see your other photos from your holiday=^..^= #1661217

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 21, 2016

Beautiful morning scene, John. Great photo. #11487040

Candace M. Cleveland June 21, 2016

What a gorgeous scene this is... Looking forward to more. Glad your back. #11487051

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 21, 2016

Gorgeous scene and welcoming committee. Looking for more John. #11487063

Gord MacEachern June 21, 2016

Outstanding early morning image John! The birds colors, and lighting are awesome ! #11487089

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 21, 2016

A beautiful image / view John! #11487091

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe June 21, 2016

Gorgeous sunrise, John. Great colors, light and comp. Hope you enjoyed your trip. Sure looks like a beautiful place. #11487135

Martha R. Mazon level-classic June 21, 2016

Such a beautiful scene, John, with fabulous tones, light, reflection and mood! I adore pelicans but never get to see them this close. Welcome back! #11487153

Terry Cervi level-deluxe June 21, 2016

What a gorgeous sunrise shot this is, John!! #11487180

Avril Young June 21, 2016

wow, stunning, perfect time of the day...welcome back John...simply beautiful. #11487200

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic June 21, 2016

What a wonderful parade of Pelicans we see here John. They're early risers like you that enjoy the beauty of sunrise. Great capture. #11487235

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 22, 2016

Great sky with beautiful and peaceful scene,John!! #11487248

John Benway June 22, 2016

Welcome back John, and what a pretty morning scene, beautiful light, color and composition. #11487249

Husain Akhtar June 22, 2016

As always, you capture these amazing scenes wonderfully! #11487256

Nancy L. Green level-classic June 22, 2016

What a beautiful sight John, and what a wonderful welcome!!! <>< #11487381

John Connolly June 22, 2016

Thanks Everyone! #11487452

Stan Kwasniowski June 22, 2016

John, beautiful #11487487

Marijana Fajgl June 22, 2016

What a perfect capture, John! Love it! #11487515

Linda A. Braddock June 22, 2016

John, Such a beautiful scene, and you captured it perfectly. #11487551

Leslie McLain level-classic June 22, 2016

Stunning capture, John. #11487554

Shirley D. Freeman June 24, 2016

Oh, this is really nice, John! Such a beautiful scene and the pelicans really add to it! Love the sky and reflection too! <>< #11488182

John Connolly June 25, 2016

Thanks a lot Stan, Marijana, Linda, Leslie and Shirley! #11488459

Nadia Paul June 25, 2016

What a gorgeous scene John - love your welcoming committee! #11488538

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic June 26, 2016

John
Beautiful sky and sunrise it makes this a wonderful picture
Ysa #11488787

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