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Copyright: Evelynn Smith (Evelynn) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2126 W: 756 N: 3277] (14396)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400D Digital Rebel XTi, Canon 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-02 16:50
Viewed: 647
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
"All pelicans, have a unique characteristic that makes them look like they are uncomfortable, even when they are resting. Their neck looks as though it is twisted and out of place. However, that is the pelican's own special, design for its eighth vertebra is abnormally joined with the seventh and ninth so that it is physically impossible for the pelican to straighten its neck. They have adapted their own interesting and comfortable ways of resting and sleeping positions that lend to their physiology."



The California Brown Pelican pictured here have adult plumage.

"During courtship their colors become much more vibrant. The chest and head feathers become golden, the eyes which are normally a yellowish gray turn blue and the skin surrounding the eye becomes  bright pink "


http://bss.sfsu.edu/holzman/courses/Fall01%20projects/BPELICAN1.HTM


I guess the colors on these birds and that one blue eye looking at me, not too subtly announces their intentions. Wouldn't it be interesting if humans changed color when they had love on the mind? It might take a lot of the strategy and guess work out of dating. : )
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2007-04-02 17:00]

Hello Evelnn. as you say they look uncomfortable, Great picture.lot of detail and colour they blend in well with the rocks. good compostion .well done..
Nick

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2007-04-02 17:26]

Hi Evelynn,

A nice capture of this relaxing,but on their guard pelicans,well exposed with great colors,well done and TFS

Paul

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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 966 W: 52 N: 1694] (5184)
  • [2007-04-02 19:29]

Hello Evelynn,
Excellent capture of this sleeping beauties ;-) Very nice composition and nice diffused light.
Best greetings,
Michal

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2007-04-02 20:40]
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Hello Evelynn,
It may cause some divorces too, lol. This is a fantastically detailed and colored composition with great notes. Thanks for sharing your talents Evelynn.
Rick

Haha, nice title! Made me laugh... its quite appropriate. nice threesome! :)

good sharpness and straightforward composition.
STeph

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-04-02 22:17]

Hello Evelynn

A very informative note,the necks look so awkward.Very nicely composed in the frame with good focus and sharp details.They have lovely blue eyes.Another nice high POV.I like the dark BG,you get the sense of height.TFS

Rob

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3067 W: 231 N: 6165] (21068)
  • [2007-04-03 0:02]

Very interesting POV of these resting pelicans, Evelynn.
So that is what I was supposed to find at Shell Beach?
By the time I got there, the pelicans must have left for better climes.
It is fascinating to see how their necks curve.
The colors on these breeding pelicans are just fantastic.
I think they are very beautiful.
TFS : )

Evelynn,

Nice picture with one of them lazily lifting the head to find what is happening. Nice colors.

Regards,
Murali Santhanam

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer [C: 449 W: 6 N: 310] (898)
  • [2007-04-03 3:47]

Hi Evelynn,
Superb composition, three of them lined up along the diagonal. Sharp and well-exposed. Great note, too!
Best wishes,
Hakan

Hello Evylnn this is well composed sharp detailed. Technically well done rgds Necip

Hi friend,
great note, the colours are so natural! Good POV and perspective! Take care Ana:)

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2233 W: 188 N: 1929] (8127)
  • [2007-04-03 11:07]

Hi Evelynn,
you right they look very confy, interesting view I never seen them lay down before. Very nice composition, showing the pelican in a nice natural surounding. Colors, details and sharpness are great.
Sky

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1515 W: 18 N: 3165] (11638)
  • [2007-04-06 4:33]

Hi Evelynn

There is something so peaceful and attractive about slumbering birds. Lovely composition here, perfect exposure and pin sharp details

TFS

Karan

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