Inspiring Photo: Trio #8078610

Trio

Uploaded: March 27, 2009

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American White Pelicans
Nelson Lake
Dick Young Forest Preserve
Kane County - Illinois - USA

Comments welcome and appreciated!

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -1.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

March 27, 2009

a great job. what a lovely reflection #1104924

Pat Gamwell March 27, 2009

WINNER! Exquisite work, Mike! Right into my favs! #7342354

Cassie L. Woodlee March 27, 2009

I agree WINNER!!! beautiful Mike!! #7342410

Lynne Morris March 27, 2009

WOW Mike, this is awesome, amazing clarity, details and reflections. #7342425

Summer A. Kozisek March 27, 2009

Gorgeous capture Mike, beautiful clarity! #7342550

Stefania Barbier March 27, 2009

extraordinary perfection and a winner in my book! #7342612

Kerry Hill March 28, 2009

Absolutely gorgeous, Mike!!! Excellent colour, clarity and reflections!!! Well done!! #7342985

Michael Umbreit March 28, 2009

Thanks! I am glad that I got some early morning shots because the smooth water did not last very long! :) Mike #7345063

Tiia Vissak March 28, 2009

a beautiful image! #7345208

Michael Umbreit March 28, 2009

Tiia - Thank You!! - Mike #7345239

March 28, 2009

WOW,excellent in every way,capture,color and detail,excellent work,Mike! #7345637

Kathleen Rinker March 28, 2009

Outstanding image Mike, wonderful exposure!! #7345695

Leslie McLain March 28, 2009

Wonderful capture and reflection. You have some great wildlife out there in Kane County. #7345718

Leslie McLain March 28, 2009

Wonderful capture and reflection. You have some great wildlife out there in Kane County. #7345719

Lana Arcemont March 28, 2009

This is a beautiful image!
Nice reflection! #7345783

Michael Umbreit March 28, 2009

Walter/Kathy/Leslie/Lana - Thanks so much! It isn't often that I get good lighting, no problems with the wind and subjects to shoot. They could have been closer but I won't complain! :) Mike #7345836

Max Aureli March 28, 2009

Clarity!!! Excellent capture, Mike!!!! #7346221

Marisol Pastor March 29, 2009

Wonderful reflections, color and clarity! #7349609

Patrick Rouzes March 29, 2009

WINNERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!! Grand Prize material here,Mike!!! #7350090

Michael Umbreit March 31, 2009

Thanks so much!! - Mike #7358139

Lisa R. Buffington April 01, 2009

Awesome capture Mike! Outstanding lighting and details; fantastic reflection and a beautiful shot! #7359543

Michael Umbreit April 02, 2009

Lisa - Thank You! I'm glad you enjoyed it! - Mike #7365784

Tiia Vissak April 22, 2009

Congratulations! #7432183

Max Aureli April 22, 2009

Yhaoooooooooooooo!!!!!!! :-)))) #7432344

Kathleen Rinker April 22, 2009

Huge congrats Mike!! #7432414

Michelle Alton April 22, 2009

A superb selection for Finalist, Mike. Congratulations on this and your other deserving March finalists! #7432473

Bojan Bencic April 22, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist, Mike. #7432558

Jane Holestine April 22, 2009

gorgeous, Mike! Congratulations! #7432873

Stefania Barbier April 22, 2009

HUGE CONGRATS ON YOUR GORGEOUS FINALIST!!! #7433397

Nikki McDonald April 22, 2009

Congratulations, Mike, on this awesome finalist. Love the clarity, detail and color. #7434271

Leslie McLain April 22, 2009

Congrats on this amazing finalist. #7434735

Cathy Barrows April 22, 2009

Congrats on your finalist...wonderful #7435110

Jeana Clark April 22, 2009

PERFECTION MIKE!!!!
CONGRATS TO YOU!!!!!
~J~ #7435348

Renee Doyle April 22, 2009
Stunning!!!! Congratulations Mike! #7435461

Patrick Rouzes April 22, 2009
This is ONE incredible finalist, Mike!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #7435538

Patrick Rouzes April 22, 2009
This is ONE incredible finalist, Mike!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #7435544

Judy V. Kennamer April 22, 2009
WOW! Gorgeous Mike!!! Congrats on your well-deserved Finalist! #7435689

Pat Gamwell April 22, 2009
No surprise here, Mike! SUPERB FINALIST! #7436794

Usman M. Bajwa April 22, 2009
Absolutely beautiful animal portrait, Mike. CONGRATULATIONS.
Usman. #7436826

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) April 22, 2009
Great image.Congradulations. #7436830

Tommy E. Burgess April 22, 2009
Huge congratulations on this outstanding finalist Mike!! #7437087

Summer A. Kozisek April 22, 2009
Congratulations Mike!! #7437105

Datha Y. Thompson April 22, 2009
Congratulations Mike!!! :0) #7437256

Jeff Robinson April 23, 2009
Outstanding - Congrats Mike on your Finalist! Jeff #7438089

Laurie Daily April 23, 2009
WoW...color, detail, and that reflection...fabulous, Mike...Congratulations on this beautiful finalist! #7438150

Michael Umbreit April 23, 2009
Thanks so much! I have not had a chance to look over the finalists yet. I hope to do some catching up tonight. Thanks again! :) Mike #7438351

Christian Rosito April 23, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! #7439097

Jennifer L. Alder April 23, 2009
BIG Congrats, Mike! :) #7439265

Ellen Hodges April 23, 2009
Congrats, Mike! #7439408

Ann Coates April 23, 2009
I can't believe I missed this one. Huge congrats on your finalist. I hope we see it again. #7441047

Bill Houghton April 23, 2009
Mike, this is such a beautiful finalist. A sure winner. Congratulations. Bill
Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7441689

Susan M. Hembree April 23, 2009
Perfect, Mike! Congratulations! #7441979

Michael Umbreit April 23, 2009
Thanks so much! I have to apologize for not commenting as much as I would like to. Real life is once again getting in the way of my photography life. Thanks for understanding! :) Mike #7442216

Lynne Morris April 23, 2009
Huge Congratulations on this beautiful finalist Mike. #7442712

Vladan D. Djordjevic April 24, 2009
Congratulations on your finalist!
#7444267

Michael Umbreit April 24, 2009
Lynne/Vladan - Thanks so much! - Mike #7446675

Dianna Murphy April 25, 2009
Congratulations! Beautiful image. Awesome clarity and color. #7449289

Michael Umbreit April 26, 2009
Dianna - Thanks! - Mike #7451358

Renata Gusciora April 27, 2009
Big congratulations on this fantastic winner,Mike!!! #7456598

Tiia Vissak April 27, 2009
Congratulations! #7456689

Datha Y. Thompson April 27, 2009
AWESOME Winner Mike!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #7456706

Carol Engstrom April 27, 2009
Congratulations! #7456895

Leslie McLain April 27, 2009
Congrats on your wonderful winner!! #7456972

Stefania Barbier April 27, 2009
GORGEOUS winner Mike, congratulations!!!!! #7456983

Mitch Spence April 27, 2009
My congratulations to you, Mike! #7457057

Bojan Bencic April 27, 2009
Great photo, Mike. Congratulations! #7457083

Claudia Kuhn April 27, 2009
Beautiful Mike, congratulations! #7457745

Mary Beth Aiello April 27, 2009
Mike -- Huge congratulations on this spectacular winner. #7457972

Ann Coates April 27, 2009
I had a feeling this would be a winner. Huge congratulations and truly well deserved. #7458052

Stephanie Frey April 27, 2009
Congratulations on your win, Mike! #7458129

Cheryl E. Molennor April 27, 2009
Congratulations on this excellent winner! #7458331

M.Christine Duncan April 27, 2009
Mike, what a great winning image! The light on your subjects was perfect... congrats on such a fabulous photo! #7458368

Michael Umbreit April 27, 2009
Thanks for the very kind comments!! I appreciate each and every one of them! - Mike #7458452

ROLAN NARMAN April 27, 2009
Huge Congratulations on your gorgeous winner Mike! #7458497

Michael Umbreit April 27, 2009
Rolan - Thank You! - Mike #7458720

A P April 27, 2009

Picture perfect Mike CONGRATULATIONS on your win!! #7458733

Jeana Clark April 27, 2009

Very happy to see this in the winners circle Mike!!!! It's AWESOME!!!!
Well Done & Congratulations!!!
~J~ #7458912

Bill T. Pehrson April 27, 2009
Great job, Mike!!! Congratulations on a terrific Finalist winner! - Bill #7458998

Renee Doyle April 27, 2009
Big congratulations on this wonderful winner Mike!! #7459129

Evy Johansen April 27, 2009
Big congratulations on this awesome win, Mike!! #7459150

Mary K. Robison April 27, 2009
Congratulations on your well-earned win, Mike! Lovely reflection shot! #7459180

Tarun Bose April 28, 2009
Big congrats Mike for your excellent winner. #7459466

Laurie Daily April 28, 2009
A big congratulations on your beautiful winner Mike!
#7459840

Kathleen Rinker April 28, 2009
Congratulations Mike!! #7460475

Elida Gutierrez April 28, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

"Purple Crystal Trophy"

A Special Trophy for

"August Winners"
#7460710

Elida Gutierrez April 28, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

"Purple Crystal Trophy"

A Special Trophy for

"MARCH Winners"

Sorry!!! #7461322

Usman M. Bajwa April 28, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS, Mike on this fantastic WINNER!!
Usman. #7461533

Mike Clime April 28, 2009
Congratulations on all of your winners! #7462050

Lana Arcemont April 28, 2009
Congratulations, Mike!
Beautiful Image! #7462190

Jennifer L. Alder April 28, 2009
CONGRATS, Mike!!! This is a terrific win. #7462397

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 28, 2009
Congratulations on your win Mike! Beautiful! #7462466

Jeff Robinson April 28, 2009
Outstanding; congrats on your Win Mike! Jeff #7462579

Michael Umbreit April 28, 2009
Thanks so much for all of the very kind comments! I somehow managed to get two second place wins this month. I will probably be lucky to get a finalist next month. This hobby has so many ups and downs and I still have so much to learn. :) Mike #7462894

Pat Gamwell April 29, 2009
I am thinking the same thing, Mike! It'll probably be 'slim-pickins' next month for me too! lolol:) Big congrats on this well deserved gold! #7465361

Cathy Barrows April 29, 2009
Congrats on your 2nd place win...stunning #7466051

Judy V. Kennamer April 30, 2009
Congrats on your beautiful winner Mike!!! #7468799

Glenn E. Traver May 01, 2009
Congratulation Mike , well done ~ GT #7471227

Wally Orlowsky May 04, 2009
Congratulations on this well-captured winner, Mike!!! #7483463

Michael Umbreit May 05, 2009
Thanks so much for all of the very kind comments!! - Mike #7489806

Rosemary Sampson May 17, 2009
Excellent capture of these white pelicans. A well deserved win. #7530613

Dominick M. Dimacale May 20, 2009
Congratulations Mike on your Win!!!

Dominick #7539076

Michael Umbreit May 26, 2009
Rosemary/Dominick - Thanks! - Mike #7563456

Gary Enloe May 28, 2009
Congrats on this winning photo Mike. Outstanding color, comp and detail. Your whole gallery is fantastic
Gary #7571044

Michael Umbreit June 15, 2009
Gary - Thanks so much! - Mike #7633780

Marisol Pastor June 18, 2009
Congratulations on your winning shot! #7644045

Michael Umbreit June 25, 2009
Marisol - Thank You! - Mike #7678772

Wendy S. Mogul March 17, 2011
Incredible shot..just stunning!..Congrats!! #9296439

Michael Umbreit April 02, 2011
Thanks! #9331456

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