6th Place Close Encounter by Mark J by Sony Forums Challenges


04-JAN-2003	Mark J

An unusual view point of a pelican,
one I'll probably never get to do again!

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David		12-Feb-2003 02:32
This is a great photograph.

Guest		16-Jan-2003 14:05
That pelican is face to face. Wonderful shot. You should be proud! - Simon Bennett

Sony Forums Challenges		14-Jan-2003 20:55
SPECTAC!!...he could be president...irish_eye

Guest		14-Jan-2003 17:40
Wonderful capture--the texture in this photo is exquisite. --Mike Ezell

Sony Forums Challenges		14-Jan-2003 02:44
This was very surprising to see. I did not know what this was at first and then it hit me all at once. Very very nice. - Shay

Sony Forums Challenges		13-Jan-2003 19:28
At the Santa Cruz Wharf when we were encouraged to feed the sea lions and in turn the Pelicans, I was able to get quite close but this was pre-707 days when that zoom would have come in handy. One pelican hung around and practically begged for food from the fishermen. Neat critters! We saw 3 today on our drive across the bay. I'm glad they winter over, although in much smaller numbers. I call them the Irish Setter of birds, but only an Irish Setter owner would understand where I was coming from -- graceful and awkward at the same time, lazy yet suddenly energetic... I love watching their antics -- Irish Setters and Pelicans -- Dee

Sony Forums Challenges		13-Jan-2003 12:47
This is fantastic and beautiful. I see power and strength on his face. Could he be the king of pelicans in your area? Excellent job MarkJ! florg

Faye White		13-Jan-2003 01:06
Well, I think it's all been said already - but I agree, this is super (and a little scary). -faye

Sony Forums Challenges		12-Jan-2003 23:29
Truly excellent Mark!! Fremiet

W.C. VandenBerg		12-Jan-2003 03:22
Fascinating shot! I love it! The textures, composition, simple background -- there's so much to like here!

Guest		09-Jan-2003 05:31
What a great shot! My mother used to give me that look. Mike B.

Sony Forums Challenges		09-Jan-2003 01:57
Bizarre looking fellow but also neat looking at the same time. Scutellata

Sony Forums Challenges		07-Jan-2003 17:35
Couldn't tell what it was from the thumbnail, openned it up and wow. What detail. Scary. Nice work. Jon M

Guest		07-Jan-2003 05:13
You survived to tell about this one!!! Was this before or after they hypnotized you? Maybe during? Anyway, great fun! Jim/Shutter

Guest		07-Jan-2003 03:32
Way cool! Looks like you shot it in a studio. Like that punk looking hairdo.

hewy		06-Jan-2003 20:33
Really impressive, how did you get this bird to cooperate ?

Sony Forums Challenges		06-Jan-2003 08:22
Fabulous shot, love this one..................Vikas

Sony Forums Challenges		06-Jan-2003 05:33
Exceptional! I love it - Shay

Sony Forums Challenges		06-Jan-2003 04:44
nice concentrated stare. Im thinking the pic is of the same halves then copied and reversed. unusual lighting

Ann Chaikin		06-Jan-2003 02:58
How'd you get him to stand still twice?? Amazing picture Mark. Ann

Sony Forums Challenges		06-Jan-2003 02:42
Very interesting perspective and a really nice image...I especially like the detail of the head feathers and eyes. Good title too. MFC

Sony Forums Challenges		06-Jan-2003 02:01
Scary!!! I've been following your "pelican pics"; what an opportunity! Great shot. Bev

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