August 27 by Walter Otto Koenig

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27-AUG-2013

August 27

Fishing

A school of Anchovies swam close to the Ocean Beach Pier.
This prompted several Brown Pelicans to go fishing.
I got some photos of them diving, but liked this one banking in a tight turn best.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/800s f/8.0 at 120.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Anthony Bunting		06-Sep-2013 02:32
Great shot!

Alex Foong		02-Sep-2013 06:45
Wow, superb capture! ~V~

Carl Carbone		30-Aug-2013 02:16
What a catch! From the thumb I thought it was some kind of bird sculpture.

MarcViskens		28-Aug-2013 17:52
great shot Walter marc

Schwarz Noël		28-Aug-2013 16:42
Superb shot with a great dynamic ! - V -

Marcia Colelli		28-Aug-2013 14:34
Great timing and wonderful flight capture. Nice perspective V

Will Hoskins		28-Aug-2013 14:19
Great action shot , Walter. This and the August 26th image really showcase the range of your photography, subject matter and focal length. V

Tom LeRoy		28-Aug-2013 13:56
He's zeroing in on those Anchovies..... Excellent catch of this great flyer, Walter. V

globalgadabout		28-Aug-2013 13:40
great clarity in this marvelous shot...V

Carol Rollins		28-Aug-2013 13:39
That is a terrific shot, Walter. Your timing was right on! Super to view. ~

Hernan E. Enriquez		28-Aug-2013 13:24
Great capture!

pkocinski		28-Aug-2013 12:25
Great action capture! Like the angled look.

FrankB		28-Aug-2013 05:27
almost surreal!....V

Don Mottershead		28-Aug-2013 04:58
Very striking image. ~V~

Gerard Koehl		28-Aug-2013 04:54
Belle prise en vol. V

woody34		28-Aug-2013 04:24
Absolutely amazing shot of colour ,movement and that huge wing span...great...V

joseantonio		28-Aug-2013 04:16
Wow, what an image. Seems coming directly towards you.V

Frank Brault		28-Aug-2013 02:04
A terrific action image. Love the low flying pelican juxtaposed with the buildings. Just fantastic! V

janescottcumming		28-Aug-2013 00:36
Coming right at you! Great catch of that steep turn. V

Julie Oldfield		27-Aug-2013 23:58
This is amazing! V

Hubert Steed		27-Aug-2013 22:36
Extraordinary framing. V

laine		27-Aug-2013 22:23
" Here's looking at you Kid !! " What a beauty. V

Dougie Young		27-Aug-2013 21:27
Thats an amazing catch Walter..:>ote

Pierre Schneider		27-Aug-2013 21:24
spectacular shot ! V

Jim Coffman		27-Aug-2013 21:07
Look like he is coming in on final! Nice one,Walter!

Pierre		27-Aug-2013 20:56
Une splendide prise de vue, une image spectaculaire! V

Jeff B.		27-Aug-2013 20:55
Great capture! Love the banked angle as opposed to level flight. Bird's on a mission! V

Karen Stuebing		27-Aug-2013 20:45
Super action shot with the pelican filling the frame. Great setting too. V.

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