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Pelican in the Whales Mouth

© Rob Bishop

Pelican in the Whales Mouth

Uploaded: August 20, 2012

Description

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

Comments

Robert K. Bemus level-classic August 20, 2012

Amazing wildlife shot!! #1481458

Jack Gaskin August 21, 2012

Instant Fav. A fantastic catch & the first shot I've ever seen of a Pelican in so much trouble.
Detail & Colors are on the money

Jack #10283696

Michelle Alton August 21, 2012

What a unique photo op! You took great advantage of it! #10283702

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 21, 2012

Very impressive capture Rob! #10283716

Mary K. Robison August 21, 2012

Extraordinary and stunning scene! That was one lucky pelican. #10283786

Jill Odice level-classic September 12, 2012

Wow! Talk about perfect timing! #10320024

Phyllis H. Burchett September 24, 2012

Amazing shot, congrats!
#10335589

Tammy Espino September 24, 2012

Congrats on this outstanding capture and finalist! #10336353

Ann Coates level-classic September 24, 2012

So pleased to see this here, congratulations on your finalist and hopefully it will go Gold. #10336693

September 24, 2012

wow! #10336739

Jack Gaskin September 24, 2012

CONGRATS WELL DESERVED

Jack #10337266

Kathy Salerni level-classic September 24, 2012

Amazing!! Big congrats on your well deserved Finalist, Rob! #10337653

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic September 24, 2012

Great catch - congratulations!! #10337901

Claudia Kuhn level-classic September 24, 2012

Wow, great capture Rob, congrats and good luck! #10338177

Robin R. September 24, 2012

Great moment captured. Congrats. #10338454

Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 24, 2012

How incredible Rob. Congratulations on your finalist!!! #10338630

JO ANN CLEVELAND September 25, 2012

Wonderful image and such a well deserved finalist Rob!

jo ann c. #10340250

Mitch Spence level-classic September 25, 2012

Whoa, wow, enough words escape me, Rob. Congratulations. #10340526

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 25, 2012

CONGRATS, Rob!
#10340565

Merna L. Nobile September 30, 2012


I heard the good news…and could not be happier for you! CONGRATULATIONS, Merna
#10347638

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. #10350656

Julianne Bradford October 02, 2012

Whoa!! What a moment!! How exciting! Almost tops the Gold here :-) #10350792

JO 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!

jo ann c. #10351231

Tammy Espino October 02, 2012

Congrats on your win :) #10351408

Michelle Alton October 02, 2012

This is a stunning winner, Rob! Congratulations! #10351869

Claudia Kuhn level-classic October 02, 2012

Congratulations on your wonderful winner #10351897

Phyllis H. Burchett October 02, 2012

Congrats on this awesome winner Rob! #10352249

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 03, 2012

CONGRATS on this incredible Winner, Rob!
#10353289

Lydia Williams level-classic October 03, 2012

Wow, outstanding image. congratulations on your golden win, Rob!! #10353413

Monika Sapek October 03, 2012

Amazing shot! Congratulations on your Second Place Winner, Rob! #10353688

David M. Montero October 27, 2012

Outstannding timing. Clarity and detail are marvelous. A belated congratulations on your win for this terrific capture Rob! #10386903

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