Pelican in the Whales Mouth
Uploaded: August 20, 2012 22:53:42
Avila Beach California. Humpback whales are feeding in the bay. Pelicans have to be careful. This one got out okay.
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/4000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3100
Robert K. Bemus August 20, 2012
Amazing wildlife shot!! #1481458Jack Gaskin August 21, 2012
Instant Fav. A fantastic catch & the first shot I've ever seen of a Pelican in so much trouble.Jack #10283696
Michelle Alton August 21, 2012
What a unique photo op! You took great advantage of it! #10283702Jeff Robinson August 21, 2012
Very impressive capture Rob! #10283716Mary K. Robison August 21, 2012
Extraordinary and stunning scene! That was one lucky pelican. #10283786Jill Odice September 12, 2012
Wow! Talk about perfect timing! #10320024Phyllis H. Burchett September 24, 2012
Amazing shot, congrats!Tammy Espino September 24, 2012
Congrats on this outstanding capture and finalist! #10336353Ann Coates September 24, 2012
So pleased to see this here, congratulations on your finalist and hopefully it will go Gold. #10336693Jack Gaskin September 24, 2012
CONGRATS WELL DESERVEDJack #10337266
Kathy Salerni September 24, 2012
Amazing!! Big congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Rob! #10337653Randy D. Dinkins September 24, 2012
Great catch - congratulations!! #10337901Claudia Kuhn September 24, 2012
Wow, great capture Rob, congrats and good luck! #10338177Robin R. September 24, 2012
Great moment captured. Congrats. #10338454Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 24, 2012
How incredible Rob. Congratulations on your finalist!!! #10338630JO ANN CLEVELAND September 25, 2012
Wonderful image and such a well deserved finalist Rob!jo ann c. #10340250
Mitch Spence September 25, 2012
Whoa, wow, enough words escape me, Rob. Congratulations. #10340526Patrick Rouzes September 25, 2012
CONGRATS, Rob!Merna L. Nobile September 30, 2012
I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
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Kathryn Wesserling October 02, 2012
Yikes! I've never seen anything like this (it was almost a Disney-Moment!) Congratulations on a truly unique Gold. #10350656Julianne Bradford October 02, 2012
Whoa!! What a moment!! How exciting! Almost tops the Gold here :-) #10350792JO ANN CLEVELAND October 02, 2012
Big congratulations on this great 2nd Place Gold winner!I was sure we would see this awesome image again Rob!
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Tammy Espino October 02, 2012
Congrats on your win :) #10351408Michelle Alton October 02, 2012
This is a stunning winner, Rob! Congratulations! #10351869Claudia Kuhn October 02, 2012
Congratulations on your wonderful winner #10351897Phyllis H. Burchett October 02, 2012
Congrats on this awesome winner Rob! #10352249Patrick Rouzes October 03, 2012
CONGRATS on this incredible Winner, Rob!Lydia Williams October 03, 2012
Wow, outstanding image. congratulations on your golden win, Rob!! #10353413Monika Sapek October 03, 2012
Amazing shot! Congratulations on your Second Place Winner, Rob! #10353688David M. Montero October 27, 2012
Outstannding timing. Clarity and detail are marvelous. A belated congratulations on your win for this terrific capture Rob! #10386903Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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