November 25 by Walter Otto Koenig

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25-NOV-2014

White Pelican at Santee Lakes

Nikon D700 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/1600s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400 (Best viewed Original Size) full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Don Mottershead		28-Nov-2014 05:19
I guess he's testing the water temperature. ;)

Julie Oldfield		27-Nov-2014 15:33
Fantastic! Love the reflection. V

Chris		26-Nov-2014 22:33
So serene, a truly beautiful image.

Frank Brault		26-Nov-2014 21:38
A wonderful action image with the pelican skimming the water. Gorgeous light and color and a terrific point of view. Excellent work. Love the reflection! V

Bryan Murahashi		26-Nov-2014 17:16
A magnificent capture, Walter. Like the gentle touch of the water and reflections. V

Noël		26-Nov-2014 14:57
Great photo and timing. It almost looks as though the pelican is walking on water! v

Tom LeRoy		26-Nov-2014 14:50
Really like how you caught this one, Walter. Great just skimming on top of the water along with the golden reflections. V

LynnH		26-Nov-2014 13:09
A good catch! Crisp! V

Carol Rollins		26-Nov-2014 13:01
Perfect capture. Fabulous composition with great light and tones.

marie-jose wolff		26-Nov-2014 08:48
perfect capture, wonderful light and reflections! V

Gerard Koehl		26-Nov-2014 06:40
Magnifique prise en vol. V

globalgadabout		26-Nov-2014 05:56
oh oh....light off the lake...

globalgadabout		26-Nov-2014 05:55
it's sensors seem full on...a compelling moment, and the light of the lake is mesmerizing...V

Gill Kopy		26-Nov-2014 05:12
What a great catch and I love the water V

joseantonio		26-Nov-2014 05:07
Excellent timing for this great capture.V

Glenn Dean (Vatorman)		26-Nov-2014 03:57
Perfect catch of the hydroplaning..BZ-V!

Jean D		26-Nov-2014 02:35
Excellent capture and light, Walter. ~V

larose forest photos		26-Nov-2014 02:28
Truly outstanding shot of this magnificent bird. Love the delineation on the wings. VV

Pierre		26-Nov-2014 01:30
Une très jolie pose avec le bout de ses ailes qui touchent l'eau, c'est merveilleux! V

Hubert Steed		26-Nov-2014 00:51
I've been informed that the folds in very early Buddhist robe images were inspired by Buddha looking into water reflections. So I would call your photo "The Buddha Bird". I've also been told that the pelican inspires thoughts of Christ. Wonderful photo. BV!

pkocinski		26-Nov-2014 00:01
Just testing the waters...

Guest		25-Nov-2014 23:25
Whose beak holds more than his belly can, Ogden Nash

Martin Lamoon		25-Nov-2014 22:26
Superb photograph with the Pelican wings just touching the water. v

Jim Coffman		25-Nov-2014 22:24
A splendid piece of work,Walter!!

Neil Marcus		25-Nov-2014 21:46
Timing and picture quality is marvelous.

McGarva		25-Nov-2014 21:40
Graceful! :)

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