Preening

Uploaded: May 15, 2012

Description

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 176.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Jill Odice level-classic May 15, 2012

Beautiful image Julianne! These birds are so comical :-) #1463189

Monnie Ryan May 16, 2012

Wish I could do that without using a back-scratcher! :-D Well done, Julianne! #10138946

Jack Gaskin May 16, 2012

NICE CATCH great color

Jack #10138988

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 16, 2012

I just love pelicans and I particularly like to watch them preen. It's totally amazing to me how they get each individual feather just so with their long and what appears to be, unwieldy beak...and yet they do! Wonderful color, light and details on this SoCal Preener, Julianne! #10138991

Susan M. Campbell May 16, 2012

Excellent shot. Pelicans are so entertaining. You timed this shot perfectly. #10139207

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 16, 2012

What a fantastic shot, Julianne! The detail, color and light are just wonderful! #10139462

Tammy Espino May 16, 2012

Outstanding capture!! I love watching these guys fish in the Ocean! #10139746

Zita A. Strother level-addict May 16, 2012

All the above. Esp love the close crop and beautiful detail. #10139779

Carol Quina level-classic May 17, 2012

I think he was showing off for you. Nice shot! #10140400

Julianne Bradford May 17, 2012

Thanks for all your great comments. I sure appreciate them. #10140477

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 18, 2012

Super timing and details. A beautiful pelican, showing his colors. Nicely done! #10141784

Leslie McLain level-classic May 21, 2012

Amazing capture and details, Julianne. #10144413

Tammy Espino June 29, 2013

Congratulations!!!!!! :) #10748461

Donna La Mattino Pagakis June 29, 2013

Whooo hooo, incredible wildlife capture, congratulations! #10748839

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 30, 2013

beautiful Julianne... congratulations! #10749205

Erica Murphy level-classic June 30, 2013

Congratulations! What a great image with fantastic detail!
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Jill Odice level-classic July 03, 2013

A BIG COngrats on all your wonderful finalists Julianne! WTG!!! #10755090

Merna L. Nobile July 06, 2013


With half of the year gone, I am sure that many beautiful photographs have been taken and entered on Better Photo, including yours.
CONGRATULATIONS for a successful month of May, 2013. Merna
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