January 9 by Walter Otto Koenig

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09-JAN-2013

The Hunter

A Brown Pelican flies near breaking waves looking for prey.
An approaching storm from the Northwest has caused the surf to rise.

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/8000s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

Carl Carbone		12-Jan-2013 02:59
Nice catch! Wouldn't it be great to be able to fly along the waves like that?

Bryan Murahashi		10-Jan-2013 06:19
A very fine capture. V

Frank Brault		10-Jan-2013 01:01
Terrific timing and a fantastic image. V

J. Scott Coile		09-Jan-2013 22:46
Rolling on and on and on...

larose forest photos		09-Jan-2013 22:23
Powerful image and it demonstrates too, what strong fliers these birds are. V

Karen Stuebing		09-Jan-2013 22:12
Superb juxtaposition of the bird with the enormous breaker. I like seeing him in his natural environment. V.

Jim Coffman		09-Jan-2013 22:09
Excellent work,Walter!!

bill friedlander		09-Jan-2013 22:07
Awesome capture! Lovely pose by the bird and remarkable detail in the surf! V

Guest		09-Jan-2013 22:03
I hope for him, there's no sharks there. V

Mark Chambers ARPS AFIAP CPAGB BPE3		09-Jan-2013 21:48
Great shot. V

joseantonio		09-Jan-2013 20:34
Very nice timing with the pelican on the crest of the wave.V

Colin Storey		09-Jan-2013 20:27
Riding on the crest of a wave, fantastic shot. v

Guest		09-Jan-2013 20:19
Splendid work! V.

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