Comment from supergold
one too shy but the three others were posing for you;
I wonder what make them siting so close to each other;
an excellent capture Mary.

 Comment Written 22-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2017

Thanks Fred, yes they seem to stick together in little groups. :)

Comment from eileen0204
mary, what a fun photo!

Their antics are amusing and ever present in this wonderful capture you took.

We see each pelican clearly and in perfect form.

the background is delightful and quite a pleasant scene.

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 09-Aug-2017

Thanks so much Eileen :)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Lovely capture. Beautifully presented.You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 08-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2017

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback. :)

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice looking quartet you have there. It looks as though the structure they are perched on was designed for this purpose. Very good colors and good detail in the birds.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2017

Thanks Mike, yes they had several of these throughout that area of the wetland. :)

Comment from a.samathasena
What a great nice wonderful lovely shot.Beautiful nice artistic scene.Presentation is very nice.The Beautiful birds,faces eyes actions,long beaks and body details are gorgeous great and make a nice scene.Shining water and reflection are very nice.I like this talent perfect work.Focus color and all are excellent.Great job.Well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2017

Thanks again :)

Comment from Skye_Rosenthal1
This is a fun and cute photograph and I am an animal lover so I enjoy virtually any art with animals. The pelicans look happy and like they are definitely having a great day. They look so expressive and this picture puts a smile on my face. The photograph itself was taken very well and there is ample light shining on the water, really making it come to life, so to speak. Thank you for sharing this with us. It brightened my day for sure.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2017

Thanks Skye, really appreciate your positive feedback. :)

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Mary,
A beautifil picture of this quartet of Pelicans perched on the bar above the water deep in conversation until they spy some activity in the water's beneath them that might, indicate food swimming by. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2017

Thanks Susan, I appreciate your positive feedback. :)

Comment from El-mundo
Wow! what a brilliantly timed photograph of this well trained/close knit bunch of pelicans, all 4 of them quite comfortably settled on this little perch. Great POV and cropping/positioning, catching them as you say mid conversation or debate. The clarity is crisp and lighting good - great picture, well done! :)

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2017

Thanks so much El-mundo I really appreciate your positive feedback :)

Comment from avmurray
These Pelicans are indeed posing nicely for you, and they could not have stood out better from the background. You have also captured a fine shine and ripples in the water.

Your photo is also very sharp and it is clear and well defined details to be seen in all the birds. I also think both the white balance and the exposure is spot on.

The photo is nicely framed and the birds have got a fine position a bit off to the right. Indeed a lovely and well taken photo, and with a very good DOF.

 Comment Written 07-Aug-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Aug-2017

Thanks so much Annie, I really appreciate your encouraging feedback. :) Mary

reply by avmurray on 12-Aug-2017

You are more than welcome Mary.