Cleared for final approach by soboy5

Cleared for final approach

Pelicans are such interesting sea birds: they are very graceful and accomplished flyers. Their large wingspans give them the ability to glide seemingly endlessly. At the same time, their prehistoric appearance is fascinating. And their fishing abilities are legendary. I was fortunate to capture this lone pelican coming in for a very graceful landing at sea one early morning.
Lovely shot! Nice tones too.
July 2nd, 2012  
Beautiful capture! Lovely pelican silhouette & tones!
July 2nd, 2012  
It's a wonderful shot, I think it looks splendid with its outstretched wings! Love the light and tones too, they are so warm and inviting. 8)
July 2nd, 2012  
Lovely capture as he takes off (and i love your title!)
July 2nd, 2012  
Fantastic!
July 2nd, 2012  
Awesome!
July 2nd, 2012  
Interesting silhouette with a dramatic water surface in beautiful warm tones. Very well captured! I love the sparkling of the water line at the horizon.
July 2nd, 2012  
Fantastic capture
July 2nd, 2012  
Fantastic capture, i adore it!
July 2nd, 2012  
I like that - well captured
July 2nd, 2012  
Oh this is awesome! You must have felt a thrill when you checked the screen and saw how well youve caught this Pelican. Love how you have processed it too!
July 2nd, 2012  
That's a nice shot, Danny.
July 2nd, 2012  
Nice silhouette and great shimmering water.
July 2nd, 2012  
eva
Lovely capture. The silhouette and the colours are really nice.
July 2nd, 2012  
This is gorgeous, love the metallic nature of the water and great silhouette.
July 2nd, 2012  
@wordpixman @jgilker @myautofocuslife @tulipgirl @lleucullwyd @marieooi @zoo_m @simon0128 @sanfil @yrhenwr @jackie8 @peadar @dishaparekh176 @redrucksack Thank to all for the kind and thoughtful comments - I am glad you all like this pelican shot as much as I do!
July 2nd, 2012  
Rob
A beautiful capture! Really love the silhouette and the dramatic ocean!
July 2nd, 2012  
Lyn
Wonderful capture, Danny. . .enjoyed my time in your neck of the woods (EXCEPT for the heat! ;->)
July 3rd, 2012  
Awesome catch!!!!
July 3rd, 2012  
Danny, this is great!! Beautiful composition, feel, and tones!
July 3rd, 2012  
Amazing capture!
July 3rd, 2012  
@jdr4690 Thanks, Rob!
@lyno Thanks, Lyn - glad you had fun, that was the hottest weather Atlanta ever had, I found the air virtually unbreathable all weekend.
@cheyrebecca Thanks!
@beachradish Thank you!
@groovygirlrn Thanks, Sheri!
July 3rd, 2012  
What a wonderful shot. Yes, you've made me think, they are almost Pterodactyl like. +F, love the tones, silhouette and colours!
July 3rd, 2012  
@seanoneill Thank you so much, Sean - they also remind me of pterodactyls!
July 3rd, 2012  
@kellc Thanks, Kelly!
July 3rd, 2012  
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