Brown Pelican, Pelecanus occidentals (male): Causeway to Sanibel Island, Florida
On a recent jaunt to Florida I stopped along the second island of the Sanibel Island causeway to photograph brown pelicans diving into the water. There were more than a dozen pelicans fishing in perfect light. This fellow, with is 6 1/2 feet wingspan has just made the turn in its stoop to dive. I happened to capture the pelican with wings extended and head in perfect profile. What a beautiful, symmetrical pose.
Nikon D800, Nikkor 500mm f/4, 1/2500 second @ f/7.1 on tripod
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