Comment from ciaobella
It is a nice close up of this bird. I like the full wing span. He has some beautiful coloring. It could be a bit more brighter to see.

 Comment Written 25-May-2017

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reply by the author on 25-May-2017

many thanks again

Comment from Sange
I like the stop action of his wings spread open and his bill slightly opened. I always found their eye to look fake or painted on.
It's a really fine capture of a White Pelican Fred.
Nice work ;)

 Comment Written 24-May-2017

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reply by the author on 24-May-2017

thanks so much Sandra;
I see what you mean: they have a relatively small and dark eye

Comment from avmurray
It is truly lovely to see the wings spread like this, and it even looks like the bird is smiling. The light is falling on the bird in such a lovely way, and with the darkness of the background, the bird is standing out in an excellent way.

Your photo is nice and sharp and it is such clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the bird. I also think the exposure is good.

The format you have cropped the photo into works really well, and the bird has got a fine placement off to the right. I think this is a truly lovely and well taken photo, and with a very good DOF.

 Comment Written 24-May-2017

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reply by the author on 24-May-2017

thanks a lot Annie for your lovely comments

reply by avmurray on 25-May-2017

You are more than welcome.

Comment from michiganmike
A nicely timed shot. I like his spread wings. The exposure is good and the detail in both the black and the white feathers is excellent. The setting is attractive and the cropping is perfect.

 Comment Written 24-May-2017

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reply by the author on 24-May-2017

many thanks again

Comment from nikman
A quite beautiful bird shot posted here! Your nice composition captures a good pose prior to take off. Sharpness and exposure are good. Like the detail in the wings. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 24-May-2017

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reply by the author on 24-May-2017

many thanks nik

Comment from Joek1973
Nice action shot! I like the dark background behind the pelican and his take off rock. It really makes the colors and details in the bird stand out. Nice work!

 Comment Written 24-May-2017

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reply by the author on 24-May-2017

many thanks joe

Comment from Paul G.
Look at that wingspan. Wow. Again, as always, your detail is excellent. Framing is great. POV is unbelievable. Focus is pin sharp. I like this one, too. Well done...again.

 Comment Written 24-May-2017

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reply by the author on 24-May-2017

thanks a lot Paul

Comment from oldgunny
Great shot. The colors and detail as well as the composition of the piece are excellent. The dark background really makes the bird stand out. Really like how the birds right wing is framed in white against the background.

 Comment Written 24-May-2017

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reply by the author on 24-May-2017

thanks a lot Jim

Comment from MKFlood
he says that he is trying to catch some wind..lol. the clarity is great.the angle of the shot of the pelican ready to take off is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer.. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 24-May-2017

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reply by the author on 24-May-2017

thanks so much again

Comment from eileen0204
The white pelicans of france certainly look a lot different than ours.

Very pristine in colors and nicely held.

He looks to be ready to shove off :)

 Comment Written 24-May-2017

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reply by the author on 24-May-2017

thanks so much again;
taken in a zoo.......as indicated..
we don't have pelicans nor orangutans......lol