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WINTER WONDERLAND

Brown Pelican with terns at Lovers Key State Park at New Pass
Fort Myers Beach, Florida USA

This photograph of a Brown Pelican, gulls, and terns might best be served by a good crop, but I'll leave it
as is for a place in this gallery. The venue is Lovers Key State Park at New Pass in the Gulf of Mexico on a sand bar,
or more appropriately a shell bar. My knees and elbows were raw for days after my foray here after lying on
my belly for an extended period of time to capture the myriad of birds that congregated on the small piece of real estate
that I deserted only because the incoming tide left me on a dry parcel no larger than a bus. On my way back
to the beach, I was nearly swept off my feet by the rip current on a couple of occasions that will have me
extremely on guard when, with certainty, I visit this opportunity again. -- Bob Pelkey

This photograph was selected as the Winter Photo Contest Winner for the Friends of Lovers Key State Park
quarterly photo contest. It was published in the quarterly newsletter and I received an annual
membership in FOLKS.

Nikon D80 ,Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S VR Zoom
1/640s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso200, with flash full exif

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Alex Vargas09-Oct-2010 16:35
Great shot!
...watch out with the water and gear... not a nice mixing!
Mario Solka21-Jan-2010 14:27
Beautiful image!
Well done**
Thierry Lucas14-Dec-2008 21:44
Wonderful capture. V
Sue G. 06-Mar-2008 13:24
Bob, Wonderful photo...you have captured Lovers Key SP at its best!
Rick Rubens 27-Feb-2008 15:35
All teachers should have this photo in their classroom. The Pelican looks so caring and concerned. Great shot. Love the Park too.
Guest 17-Feb-2008 23:56
Congratulations on this accomplishment, and really a fantastic image! Worthy of raw elbows! V
Guest 15-Feb-2008 13:55
Great shot! Some how this reminds me of a daycare center. :-)
Lisa from Massachusetts 13-Feb-2008 16:31
Beautiful Shot and it really looks like snow. Colors in the background remind me of fall colors in New England. Great Job Bob, and congrats on your win. You deserve it!!!!!
Guest 11-Feb-2008 19:47
Very nice, great timing & love the colors!
Guest 10-Feb-2008 21:16
Bob! Kudo's on your win -- this is a superb shot, one to be proud of!
Guest 10-Feb-2008 17:24
Perfect! V
Chris Lock10-Feb-2008 16:42
Very good photo, you've captured a wonderful scene. Voted
Chris Lock10-Feb-2008 16:41
Very good photo, you've captured a scene
Milos Markovic10-Feb-2008 15:45
Perfect!
Congratulations.
v.
Tim Rucci23-Jan-2008 00:53
Really sweet shot! Great job, Bob.