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11-OCT-2009

D2x-101109_383.jpg

When they spot a fish in the water below, the pelicans dive straight down and hit the water with a load bang. It's a wonder they aren't hurt. It's pretty hard to catch them in their dives. This was the best I could do.

Nikon D2x
1/400s f/14.0 at 300.0mm iso400 full exif

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Dirck Brinckerhoff17-Nov-2009 05:38
The blur really accentuates the speed. One expects it to disappear through the bottom of the frame.
Jack Hoying16-Nov-2009 03:47
Good catch. I've watched pelicans a lot diving on the East coast and they sure are entertaining.
Laura Milholland16-Nov-2009 01:52
Oh, I like it too. Works especially with the all-white background, IMO. I have tried to catch them in dives too. Very hard to do!
Bea.14-Nov-2009 19:07
Perfect shape for high diving!
Steve Thuman14-Nov-2009 16:36
The blur really give it the feel of speed. You say not a good shot, I say it is.
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