Pouncing Pelican
Taking fish from Cormorants16 total reviews
Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Superbly timed still motion capture freezing the image between time & space...
The water splash lend an even dynamic effect together with the soft ripples.
Amusing story telling...
Sharply focused.
Impressive framing.
Thanks for sharing...
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Superbly timed still motion capture freezing the image between time & space...
The water splash lend an even dynamic effect together with the soft ripples.
Amusing story telling...
Sharply focused.
Impressive framing.
Thanks for sharing...
Comment Written 14-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 14-Jul-2018
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Thank you kindly :)
Comment from suzannethompson2
Great capture, Grace, showing the cheeky Pelican pinching the fish from the hardworking Cormorants - yes, you'd think the Cormorants would try to keep their distance. Love the pose you caught. Excellent lighting and focus showing a lovely crisp image. Very nice composition. Suzanne
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Great capture, Grace, showing the cheeky Pelican pinching the fish from the hardworking Cormorants - yes, you'd think the Cormorants would try to keep their distance. Love the pose you caught. Excellent lighting and focus showing a lovely crisp image. Very nice composition. Suzanne
Comment Written 13-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much!
Comment from eileen0204
Grace, superb stop action and what a great scene. Something very different for FAR. I've not seen this type of capture before.
Perhaps this is a game they have developed over the years to help them get away from actual hunters.
Whatever it is, it is phenomenal.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Grace, superb stop action and what a great scene. Something very different for FAR. I've not seen this type of capture before.
Perhaps this is a game they have developed over the years to help them get away from actual hunters.
Whatever it is, it is phenomenal.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you Eileen! I do enjoy posting unique finds :)
Comment from Linda Wetzel
How interesting to have been able to see that. Those lazy pelicans will obviously get their fish anywhere...perhaps they have taken lessons from the sea gulls.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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How interesting to have been able to see that. Those lazy pelicans will obviously get their fish anywhere...perhaps they have taken lessons from the sea gulls.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you kindly :)
Comment from Stringbean
I enjoyed reading you artists notes and the storytelling with your image. Good camera skills and nice stop action. Your timing is perfect on this shot.....I love the Pelican in mid-air with it's wing spread. Nice movement in the water and beautiful reflection. Your lighting, focus, details are all good. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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I enjoyed reading you artists notes and the storytelling with your image. Good camera skills and nice stop action. Your timing is perfect on this shot.....I love the Pelican in mid-air with it's wing spread. Nice movement in the water and beautiful reflection. Your lighting, focus, details are all good. Outstanding work and thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 13-Jul-2018
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Thank you! I appreciate your thoughtful comments :)
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You are so very welcome Grace!
Mary Lynn
Comment from iPhone7
What a Great action shot Grace. This is so well done as you captured the natural behaviors of wildlife in action. Sharp focus, good colors and just a great scene. I wish I had a six to give this one. it is that and more. very well done Grace ~ Steve
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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What a Great action shot Grace. This is so well done as you captured the natural behaviors of wildlife in action. Sharp focus, good colors and just a great scene. I wish I had a six to give this one. it is that and more. very well done Grace ~ Steve
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you kindly Steve, I appreciate it :)
Comment from Nancy Montana
Nature is fascinating to say the least. This photo is proof. If it were not for the explanation, this picture would be very difficult to review. The composition of the photo shows exactly what is going on between the different bird species. It is a good catch and an interesting look at bird behavior.
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Nature is fascinating to say the least. This photo is proof. If it were not for the explanation, this picture would be very difficult to review. The composition of the photo shows exactly what is going on between the different bird species. It is a good catch and an interesting look at bird behavior.
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much!
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You are very welcome
Comment from alaskapat
Wow! This is completely awesome! Perfect stop of the action, great storytelling image! I love that you got the cormorant with the fish and the pelican coming toward the fish! Nice splash to show the motion on the water, partial reflection ! This is well focused, clear to view, well exposed, colors and tones are natural! I love this !
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Wow! This is completely awesome! Perfect stop of the action, great storytelling image! I love that you got the cormorant with the fish and the pelican coming toward the fish! Nice splash to show the motion on the water, partial reflection ! This is well focused, clear to view, well exposed, colors and tones are natural! I love this !
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you kindly!
Comment from nikman
Quite a dramatic nature shot posted here! Looks like a fundamental nature action is about to take place!! Your fine composition does a good job of capturing an essential moment of the action. Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely taken!
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Quite a dramatic nature shot posted here! Looks like a fundamental nature action is about to take place!! Your fine composition does a good job of capturing an essential moment of the action. Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely taken!
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Thank you very much :)
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Grace!
I think we're seeing an example of Evolution in action here,my friend! The Pelican is taking advantage of the Cormorant's obvious reluctance to modify it's instinctively developed hunting pattern!
Where a continuance of this behavior might lead in a few thousand Pelican/Cormorant generations presents some fascinating possibilities to think about! ( If you're the type of person who thinks about such things anyway! : ) )
Regardless of that it's a good looking picture with a pleasantly amusing tone hat I'm enjoying a lot!
A really 'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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Hi Grace!
I think we're seeing an example of Evolution in action here,my friend! The Pelican is taking advantage of the Cormorant's obvious reluctance to modify it's instinctively developed hunting pattern!
Where a continuance of this behavior might lead in a few thousand Pelican/Cormorant generations presents some fascinating possibilities to think about! ( If you're the type of person who thinks about such things anyway! : ) )
Regardless of that it's a good looking picture with a pleasantly amusing tone hat I'm enjoying a lot!
A really 'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean
Comment Written 12-Jul-2018
reply by the author on 12-Jul-2018
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It was awesome to watch and it is interesting to ponder how they will evolve. Great thought Sean! Thank you :)
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You're welcome,Grace! : )