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Formation Flying


Formation Flying
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Copyright: Scott Roland (Scott) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 299] (1400)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-03-28
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 20D
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-07 8:46
Viewed: 255
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
American White Pelican


Heavest flying bird ..

They look silly on the beach, but so graceful in the air. These were shoot on a small lake in Central Ca., they summer in Alberta and the Dakota's. Ready to breed, the males grow a horn like structure on their bills. Their seems to be nearly 20 that winter at the local lake. More transit, to places further south. I was kayaking, and spooked them, some flew right over my head. From looking at their scat on the beach, they eat everthing in the lake.

Wing span 10 feet, magestic in flight.

Scott
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Hello Scott,

Pin sharp details, and I have to smile seeing the different postures!
The white birds are skilfully exposed, movement is perfectly frozen...
Nice work, well done!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3103 W: 234 N: 5930] (20016)
  • [2008-09-07 9:04]

Hello Scott,
Good to see you again.
I am glad to see that you are still kayaking in Central CA.
These pelicans are just beautiful. I never tire of watching them, in flight or on land.
You achieved great sharpness of these birds in motion and you caught them in a pleasing arrangement in the sky. Great POV to see their weird horn structure on their beak. Good exposure on the whites against the great blue sky.
TFS. : )

Hi Scott.
A true marvel!
Do not know how you does this!
Extraordinary perspective, perfect framing.
Magnificent coloration and very well detailed.
Congratulations and TFS!
Regards,
José Roberto

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2585 W: 170 N: 7879] (24911)
  • [2008-09-07 9:44]

Hello Scott,
What a splendid in-flight capture of these White Pelicans. Exellent exposure and the light is gorgeous! Sharp details and lovely colours too that look great against the blue sky!
Many thanks and regards, Ulla

Hi Scott,

Excellent detail on these birds in flight which is not easy. Well done.

Robin

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1068 W: 26 N: 3206] (11487)
  • [2008-09-07 10:15]

Hi Scott,
this has an almost animated effect to it. Superb sharp focus and excellent exposure - very well done, an excellent shot.
tfs
Paul

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 265 W: 12 N: 716] (2358)
  • [2008-09-07 19:15]

Beautiful in-flight capture Scott.
The birds are very beautiful against the bright blue sky. Love the way they all seem to have a different wing stroke. The detail and sharpness is very impressive. Well done!!!
Ron

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2426 W: 63 N: 4002] (12926)
  • [2008-09-07 23:54]

Hi Scott,
Nice inflight capture of this group. Good light, exposure control, composition, focus and sharpness. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
  • [2008-10-29 19:40]

Hello Scott,
Sorry we didn't hook up, but you help was great we had a ball at Moss Landing the 4 days we were there. When I left the message on your phone I was worried you were busy at work. What a great inflight of these Pelicans, so sharp and great shutter speed to freeze the wings. Great job and thanks once again.
Rick

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