Ponto Pelican

Uploaded: February 15, 2013 | Entered: March 16, 2023 08:53:58

Description

Tonight's sunset was SPECTACULAR. As I was capturing it, this pelican came in, for a landing. Resting for a bit, before flying south.

Thank you Julianne!

South Carlsbad (Ponto) State Beach, California
February 15, 2013

Canon EF100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
RAW / Tripod / Aperture Priority
F 8 @ 1/400 ISO 800

*Nature & Landscapes*

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Tiia Vissak February 16, 2013

a wonderful scene! #1514906

Michelle Alton February 16, 2013

Wonderful moment to have captured so perfectly. #10570321

Joy Rector February 16, 2013

beautiful #10570427

Julianne Bradford February 16, 2013

Thanks for coming with me Donna. Love the light through his top feathers :-) #10570860

Donna La Mattino Pagakis February 18, 2013

Thank you Tiia, Michelle, Joy and Julianne! #10572746

Emile Abbott level-deluxe February 20, 2013

Stunning tones in both the sky and sea. #10576612

Terry Korpela level-deluxe April 25, 2022

Nicely Done Donna! #11975581

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