This photo was taken in Wissel Zoo in Epe, The Netherlands. Canon PowerShot S5 IS
A group of Pink-backed Pelicans (Pelecanus rufescens) was into courtship and mating rituals. Most other Pelicans crowded on (and next to) big nests on trunks of fallen trees (on water), occasionally spreading their wings and making courting gestures with their heads and necks.
This particular Pelican, however, was busy showing-off in the water, forcefully flapping its wings every few minutes, making an impressive water-show (maybe in an attempt to impress and attract a prospective mate ;-).
Nice capture Gili. Great action freeze. For a stronger impact, consider a slight crop on the right and half way from the bottom towards the pelican. :-)
Comments
Splendid capture, looks messy !!!
He was really showing off;-) Thanks, Mark!!
– Gili Orr
Great shot !
Thanks!!!
– Gili Orr
Nice capture Gili. Great action freeze. For a stronger impact, consider a slight crop on the right and half way from the bottom towards the pelican. :-)
I cropped… is this what you meant?
– Gili Orr
An image full of motion, great shot!
Thanks, Steve!!
– Gili Orr
Yes, exactly….. Visual impact is stronger with this crop.
Thanks!!
– Gili Orr
This is a gallery shot. Beautiful image.
Thanks so much, John!!
– Gili Orr
great shot Gili
Thanks so much, Kathy!
– Gili Orr
fabulous capture!
Thanks so much, Pamela!
– Gili Orr
Great action shot well done