The American White Pelicans are Back in Yakima!
Apr 2, 2014 19:22:49 #
I didn't know they arrived this early - or maybe these are just the scouts :)
If anyone can explain the growths on beak, please let me know (males only, or just in spring, or ?)
Canon SX50. Some edits in PSE 12.
The flight shot was taken last summer.
If anyone can explain the growths on beak, please let me know (males only, or just in spring, or ?)
Canon SX50. Some edits in PSE 12.
The flight shot was taken last summer.
Burst mode at equivalent 700 mm, slightly cropped. Used -1.0 exposure compensation on most.
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Shot at equiv. 1500 mm, slightly cropped. 1/1000 sec, ISO 160, f/6.5
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2x in-camera teleconverter for equiv. 2400 mm angle of view.
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I shot this one last July.
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Apr 2, 2014 19:26:43 #
Gorgeous photos Linda.
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pierre
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pierre
Apr 2, 2014 19:28:35 #
PierreH wrote:
Gorgeous photos Linda.
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pierre
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pierre
Thanks so much, Pierre! Hope you'll soon see signs of spring :)
Apr 2, 2014 19:28:51 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I didn't know they arrived this early - or maybe these are just the scouts :)
If anyone can explain the growths on beak, please let me know (males only, or just in spring, or ?)
Canon SX50. Some edits in PSE 12.
The flight shot was taken last summer.
If anyone can explain the growths on beak, please let me know (males only, or just in spring, or ?)
Canon SX50. Some edits in PSE 12.
The flight shot was taken last summer.
Nice set Linda, these all look like breeding adults.
Apr 2, 2014 19:34:27 #
howlynn wrote:
Nice set Linda, these all look like breeding adults.
Thank you very much, howlynn. They come to this area to breed and nest, so that would explain it :)
Apr 2, 2014 19:53:14 #
Really nice series, Linda. Love the composition of the first shot, but the group in flight is most impressive!
Nice work.
Nice work.
Apr 2, 2014 20:00:25 #
Yep, another great set Linda. I don't have an answer on the growth thing, but it's really odd. Never seen that before.
Apr 2, 2014 20:11:58 #
Apr 2, 2014 20:14:49 #
Apr 2, 2014 20:31:13 #
Kind of like getting your Ducks in a row John! :):):) Sorry Linda, just had to say it.:)
Erv
Erv
John Lawrence wrote:
I liked them all but was intrigued by the first and last. They were in formation.
John
John
Apr 2, 2014 20:40:43 #
What an unusual Pelican. Crest on the head & a bump on the bill--wow, very unusual. I'm sure we have nothing like that in Oz. Well shot. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 2, 2014 20:41:56 #
Treepusher wrote:
Really nice series, Linda. Love the composition of the first shot, but the group in flight is most impressive!
Nice work.
Nice work.
Thanks so much, Randy. I had a heck of a time getting them into that formation in #1 - lol.
Apr 2, 2014 20:42:21 #
James56 wrote:
Yep, another great set Linda. I don't have an answer on the growth thing, but it's really odd. Never seen that before.
Thanks so much for viewing and commenting, James. I appreciate it!
Apr 2, 2014 20:42:39 #
Erv wrote:
Just beautiful Linda!!! Awesome set!
Erv
Erv
Thank you kindly. Erv. So glad you enjoyed :)
Apr 2, 2014 20:44:19 #
John Lawrence wrote:
I liked them all but was intrigued by the first and last. They were in formation.
John
John
Thanks, John! When there are a lot in flight like in the last shot, it's truly amazing: one minute you can see them all, and then they'll turn up-angle simultaneously and disappear right before your eyes! That was an incredible experience.
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