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Shooting Daggers - Pelican

Brown Pelican

16 total reviews 
Comment from Contests


A contest winning entry! A seven star rating from the Contest Committee for posting the winning contest entry.

 Comment Written 20-Feb-2022

Comment from Barbara L.


This is a very cool close up look at this pelican! I like how the eye is peeking out from behind the feathers. The sharpness and detail are excellent. Very nicely done!

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
    wow, thank you Barbara!
Comment from Shadow catcher


What a gorgeous composition, I will be very surprised if this doesn't win! Such a beautiful closeup of this pelican peering through it's feathers, excellent focus and exposure with fantastic natural colors,incredible details throughout. My very nest wishes to you in this contest with this capture!

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
    wow, thank you so very much!
Comment from Carina Imbrogno


What a terrific picture you have taken of this gorgeous bird. I love the beautiful details you've captured this looks like a painting. It's absolutely stunning my dear friend pelicans are so beautiful. Really a stunning photograph and I'm so sorry I don't have a six to give you for this wonderful picture. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent it's amazing

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
    thank you so much
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


What a look! He looks like a serial killer waiting to pounce on his unsuspecting victim! Great looking close up shot of the bird. You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and, composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 11-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 14-Feb-2022
    thank you!
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


Lovely yellows and feathers on the pelican. Lovely eye looking out. Different composition and nice enough but the foreground, although lovely, hides the head beauty. Fine job of capturing indeed!

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 Comment Written 10-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2022
    thank you
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 12-Feb-2022
    Welcome. I see what you mean. The Pelican seems to be shooting the Daggers. Good work.
Comment from JirinaInspire


Beautiful photograph of the pelican with excellent focus and details. The contrasting textures and beautiful colors are pleasing.The Close up is so suitable and nicely presented.
Wonderful presentation!

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2022
    thank you!
reply by JirinaInspire on 11-Feb-2022
    Very much welcome.
Comment from Sean T Phelan


What an interesting and enjoyable photo this one is,Eileen!
You can plainly see the 'Dinosaurian evolutionary resemblance' looking out over the millions of years as this big marine bird 'shoots daggers' at us with it's glaring reptilian eyes!
: D
~Sean

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2022
    thanks Sean!
reply by Sean T Phelan on 11-Feb-2022
    You're welcome,Eileen!
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful close up. There is not a whole lot of warmth in that gaze. A fine shot with excellent detail in the plumage and beautiful colors. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2022
    thanks Mike
Comment from supergold


an outstanding close up Eileen with fantastic sharp details; I think it will be very difficult to beat this entry if the people are honnest; I like the framing and the capture of the eye;

 Comment Written 10-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 11-Feb-2022
    thanks so much Fred