Gliding on Mercury
I spotted this gliding Pelecanus conspicillatus (Australian Pelican) while on a stroll along the south bank of the Hastings River in Port Macquarie , NSW, Australia on a wonderful autumn afternoon.
The light was wonderful and I waited patiently for the pelican to float into the right spot for a good composition with the buoy, taking full advantage of the direction of the light.
The only thing special about making the shot was that I used a 1/500sec Shutter Speed to combat the glare rather than for freezing the action.
The resultant high resolution .jpg image was good enough for very minimal processing in Photoshop CS. A little Dodging on the bird and buoy was the main task.
Visit the Aussie Birds collection in my BubbleSite Gallery for more fine feathered friends.
UPDATE:
June 2008
This Pelican has been featured in the Waterfowl Group.
Enjoy!
AUSSIE PELICANS
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Pelecanus conspicillatus – Gliding on Mercury
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Pelecanus conspicillatus – Los Trios Pelicanos
Pelecanus conspicillatus – Shortie
Pelecanus conspicillatus – Gliding on Mercury
Pelecanus conspicillatus – Waiting, Waiting 3/3
Pelecanus conspicillatus – Pelican in Reflecting Light
Pelecanus conspicillatus – Pelican Silhouette
Pelecanus conspicillatus – Out Like a Light
Pelecanus conspicillatus – Waiting, Waiting 3/3
Pelecanus conspicillatus – Pelican in Reflecting Light
Pelecanus conspicillatus – Pelican Silhouette
Gliding on Mercury belongs to the following groups:
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Prasad
Wonderful light and composition, Dennis. Excellent return after a long ;) break, mate
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Prasad,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are first to spot my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your very encouraging “Excellent…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
PS: And it’s great to be back too!
Bryan Peterson
Great image Denis, very simple and yet very strong. The directional lighting is perfect.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Bryan,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your very encouraging “Great image…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
naturelover
Fantastic light- this is a stunning work!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Laura,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your very encouraging “Fantastic…stunning…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
Marvin Collins
Excellent composition and lighitng, beautiful work Dennis, happy to see you back.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Marvin,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your very encouraging “Excellent…beautiful…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
PS: And it’s great to be back too!
LindaR
wonderful shot ~ the waters support your choice of title ~ colors of water group might appreciate this addition xx
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Linda,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your very encouraging “wonderful…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
Mike Davitt
Wonderful shot Dennis
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Mike,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your very encouraging “wonderful shot…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
ericseyes
very nice Dennis, good contrast and detail. They’re neat birds to watch especially when they’re feeding. I watched a fishing boat come in and as they were cutting up the fish they would through peaces to the pelicans perched right along side, they would just gulp them into their bills and wait for the next peace.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Eric,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your encouraging “very nice…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
Kofoed
G’day Dennis
Long time – no see?
This is superbly captured. The lighting really makes the water look like mercury.
The composition is supreme. The pelican is situated brilliantly, very nicely balanced by the opposite buoy.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Kofoed,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your encouraging “…superbly captured…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
GailD
Welcome back Dennis.
Great light here. Love the colour of the water.
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Gail,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your encouraging “Great light…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
PS: So good to be back too!
lallymac
Hi Dennis – stunning shot, thank you for adding it to the Waterfowl group. (Looking at it – i think it would also be perfect for the Colours of Water group:))
Dennis Gay replied
G’day LallyMac ,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your encouraging “…stunning shot…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
PS: I fear I am in quite enough groups, as it is becoming harder to keep up with them in a way in which I can hopefully properly support them. I feel that the C of W group may have to come here if they wish to see some more colourful water. 8-)
Thordis
Daginn Dennis, long time no see?. Great light you got there and the composition is very good.
The semi silhouetted pelican Is exactly in the right place. ( of course) Glad to have you back. :)
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Thordis,
So nice to see you along side the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are have spotted my backlit pelican. Many thanks for your encouraging “…Great light…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
PS: Thank you for the “welcome-back”. It’s so good to see you again.
josiem
stunning capture!!
Dennis Gay replied
G’day Josie,
Great to see you alongside the Hastings on such a lovely evening and that you are have spotted my backlit pelican.
Thanks heaps for your encouraging “Stunning…” wrap for my sunset efforts.
GB
Dennis
Dennis Gay
G’day will032890 .... wherever you are …..,
Thank you for the honour of adding this work to your favourites. I can only assume by this action that you like it. Please fell free to return any time to let me know just what it is you like about it.
GB
Dennis