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17-Oct-2025

The Dive

This image captures the split second that a Pelican enters the water from his dive. They can dive at a speed of 40 mph and from 60 feet above the water. At the last moment they fold their wings and twist their bodies to protect their neck and vital organs from the impact.

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Nikon Z 8
1/8000s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso400 full exif

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Missed Opportunities23-Dec-2025 01:54
Very nice capture - - V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal14-Nov-2025 06:19
Perfect timing, love the diving pose, great work. V
janescottcumming12-Nov-2025 18:54
What an amazing capture!
Pierre12-Nov-2025 15:03
Wow, une splendide prise de vue de cet oiseau à la pêche! V
Bill Miller12-Nov-2025 05:24
A perfect moment
Apostolos Tikopoulos11-Nov-2025 18:20
Cool shot and well timed. V
globalgadabout11-Nov-2025 15:57
an extraordinary image...brilliant work..
Jeff Real11-Nov-2025 13:34
An incredible moment!
So sharp and wonderfully detaild subject!
The water could not be more beautiful!
V
Dave Petersen Photography11-Nov-2025 12:59
That is as spontaneous and as well timed pose as a photographer could ever hope for. Superior anticipation and photography skills in this spectacular capture. Perfect camera adjustments and the detail and clarity are exceptional. VVV+++
Charlene Ambrose11-Nov-2025 07:05
Fabulous shot. Very interesting information. V
Dennis Hoyne11-Nov-2025 03:50
Nice sharp shot before the big splash!
joseantonio11-Nov-2025 03:44
great timing and capture.V.
Bryan Murahashi11-Nov-2025 03:21
An awesome dive and capture. Well done, Nick.
Helen Betts11-Nov-2025 02:41
Wow, what a terrific shot of this dive!
Julie Oldfield11-Nov-2025 00:45
That is an awesome scene. Perfectly timed and a thrill to see. V
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