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Old 04-28-2009, 03:39 PM
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Default Eye to eye with Mr. Pelican
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I really like pelicans and this is one of my best shots of one.

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Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/8.0
Focal Length: 50 mm
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Old 04-28-2009, 03:40 PM
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Excellent focus! I love the perspective, too. Great photo!
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Nice shot of Mr Pelican Jerry. I like the colour of the water and the way it contrasts with the pelican. Nice refection too. Thanks for sharing him with us.

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Old 04-28-2009, 04:12 PM
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Wow, very nice, about how far away were you when you took it?
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Old 04-28-2009, 05:33 PM
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wow.. Nice reflection and no sign of water movement at all.. great shot..
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Old 04-28-2009, 05:54 PM
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Great detail and lighting. Excellent capture!
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Wow, very nice, about how far away were you when you took it?
Hanging over a dock about six feet above the water.
 

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