Grace

Posted by MontereyJohn (Salinas, California, United States) on 16 April 2009 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

My comical friends transform into something quite different when they take flight.

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Comments (23)

john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States

Outstanding capture

16 Apr 2009 5:08am

Photosanity from Folsom, United States

John. I love the light on the pelican and the simple but beautiful ocean backdrop. I have tried and failed to capture such shots - well done. Bravo!

16 Apr 2009 5:11am

Magda from Vancouver, Canada

Wow! Magnificent capture!

16 Apr 2009 5:18am

Scott Schilling from San Martin, United States

This is simply magnificent! I love the blue ocean behind and the clarity you got while these are in flight - fantastic work!! Thanks for all of your kind comments also!

16 Apr 2009 6:43am

Sarah from Suisse, Switzerland

Fab shot, John!

16 Apr 2009 8:46am

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Excellent capture! The blue background makes the birds pop. Very well done.

16 Apr 2009 10:05am

sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

So beautifully captured. Your timing was impeccable.

16 Apr 2009 10:36am

Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States

I think God exercised his sense of humor when He made Pelicans that fly!
This is a terrific shot of them with their head and necks tucked into position, beaks leading the way!!!

16 Apr 2009 11:02am

Lesley from Lincoln, United States

Excellent capture, John. I've tried to get a shot of these silly-looking birds several times, but have never been successful. This is an outstanding photo. Love the blue ocean!

16 Apr 2009 11:34am

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

I love these birds! Great capture!!!

16 Apr 2009 12:28pm

Lee from Fort Frances Ontario, Canada

Yes they do become very graceful in the air. Great shot.

16 Apr 2009 1:07pm

Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States

Beautiful! I love these guys!

16 Apr 2009 1:15pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, FL, United States

I love seeing pelicans in flight. Nicely captured, John.

16 Apr 2009 2:14pm

Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States

Excellent, John - the detail on the lead pelican against the slight softness of the following bird give this a stereoscopic effect. Beautiful light and detail.

16 Apr 2009 4:07pm

Mariana from waterloo, Canada

Gorgeous photo !

16 Apr 2009 4:38pm

Le Photoneur from PEPINSTER, Belgium

escellent shot

16 Apr 2009 5:21pm

shroom from DFW, United States

Eggsellent. Nice one.

16 Apr 2009 6:07pm

Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

Wonderful shot John...I attempted this recently, the day of today's post, but didn't get any as nice as this shot!!!

16 Apr 2009 10:32pm

Stovepipe from Ames, Iowa, United States

Spectacular timing, clarity. Lovely flight.

17 Apr 2009 12:32am

JJ from Jersey City, United States

Wonderful capture, they sure look more graceful in the air

I think you have mentioned the Plaza hotel being part of your memories, but not the bar

17 Apr 2009 1:48am

amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada

John!! Beautiful!! Grace personified.

17 Apr 2009 2:47am

LauraS from Chico, United States

Love the flight of the pelicans. Nice shot.

17 Apr 2009 4:54am

willow from Chelsea, United States

I love watching these guys in the air. Beautiful shot.

20 Apr 2009 2:49am

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