White Pelican Portrait [Contest Finalists March 2013]
Uploaded: March 24, 2013 03:52:57
This pelican was napping, it seemed, as the late day sunlight backlit him.
Exif: f/5.6, 1/640 second, ISO: 400, Focal Length: 115mm
Michelle Alton March 24, 2013
It's a wonderful "bust" shot of him. I find it amazing that the large bill is so delicate and translucent. #1520676
Amanda D. Austwick
April 14, 2013
Sherran Andersen
April 28, 2013
Beatriz Rocha
April 28, 2013
Susan Williams April 29, 2013
This beautiful capture takes my breath away. I love images that capture a little of the spirit and soul of a bird of any breed. The backlighting is spectacular and shows a detail not usually seen otherwise. Excellent work, Ted, and congratulations on your Finalist. #10674687Kate Jackson May 22, 2013
Brilliant shot with the light coming through his bill! Congrats on a great POTD and Finalist! #10702598Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 22, 2013
The backlighting really makes this a stand out image Joseph. Huge congratulations on your POTD and finalist award. #10702601Anita Hogue May 22, 2013
Congratulations on your beautiful pelican portrait being selected as POTD! WTG Ted! #10702606
Philip B. Ludwig
May 22, 2013
Joy Rector May 22, 2013
congrats on the POTD #10702623Katarina Mansson May 22, 2013
Amazing light, comp and details! Congratulations on your POTD Joseph! #10702664Andre Larose May 22, 2013
Beautiful detail on this great POTD! Congratulations! #10702677
Mary Beth Aiello
May 22, 2013
Karen Celella May 22, 2013
Congratulations on your TWO wonderful awards, TED. Gorgeous light and details. #10702718
Usman M. Bajwa
May 22, 2013
UB. #10702736
Nancy Marie Ricketts May 22, 2013
Congratulations, Ted, on your superb Finalist and well-deserved POTD! #10702810
Lindley Johnson
May 22, 2013
Susan Williams May 22, 2013
Congratulations on your well-deserved POTD, Ted. #10702821
Nancy L. Green
May 22, 2013
Rona L. Schwarz May 22, 2013
WOW, TED! The backlighting really makes this spectacular pelican come to life! The gorgeous lighting really highlights the translucence, detail and texture in the bill. Huge congratulations on this marvelous POTD and Finalist! #10702841Priscilla J. Burgers May 22, 2013
Beautiful lighting and detail! Congratulations, Ted. #10702852Kim Andelkovic May 22, 2013
Wow super congrats Ted you made POTD WTG about time I say.....great pic :-) #10702857
Emile Abbott
May 22, 2013
Ellen Hodges May 22, 2013
Huge congrats on gorgeous POTD!! #10702992
Deborah Lewinson
May 22, 2013
Joseph T. Pilonero May 22, 2013
Thanks, all for the kind words. Always nice to hear. TED #10703332Maria Coulson May 22, 2013
Congratulations Ted. Wow, what a great image. #10703445Mary K. Robison May 22, 2013
Congratulations on your well deserved POTD/Finalist! #10703496frank w. degenhardt May 23, 2013
I really love the lighting along with the colors and details. Congratulations on the POTD my friend. #10704457Pamela K. Barrett May 24, 2013
Such a beautiful shot. I love the sharp focus and the attractive backlighting. #10705284Richard D. Love May 25, 2013
Congratulations, Joseph. Wonderful light and details!Rick #10705822
Richard D. Love May 25, 2013
Congratulations, Joseph. Wonderful light and details!Rick #10705823
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