white beauty

© tony W. austin

white beauty

Uploaded: March 13, 2011

Description

1st place in Wildlife at the Shreveport Photographic Society annual competition. A beautiful white pelican taken while on vacation in the Grand Cayman Islands

EXP TIME .002
ISO 100
APP F/6.3



Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: PENTAX K-5

Comments

Misty Blue April 23, 2011

Hey Tony ~
This is wonderful, love the natural lighting. This is a beautiful picture!
#1371589

Chris Budny level-deluxe June 14, 2011

Love that crisp white against the water's blue. I wonder what that growth is on its beak; didn't know they had those. #9460076

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic April 22, 2012

Oh how I miss the Pelicans in FL. What a beautiful shot! #10103979

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