Comment from Ray Gordon
This is a very impressive capture of this pelican enjoying a fish dinner. Perfectly focused and excellent clarity. The best of luck in the up and coming contest. Ray

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2024

Thanks Ray, they are pretty amazing birds, both agile and pretty clumsy at the same time. Thanks again.

Comment from alaskapat
The pelican has always fascinated me ! I have only seen them in photos or videos .
This is awesome! The pelican is perfectly placed within the frame and what an amazing pose with its gular pouch open to hold the fish!
Well focused, this image is sharp and clear and your exposure is correct. I am amazed at the detail in that pouch!
Colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed allowing a good sense of its seaside location.
Well presented!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2024

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2024

Thanks Pat for the review and high rating. Indeed, their pouch is amazing. You can see all of the blood vessels in the pouch. One reason is to be able to cool their body down. If the fill it with cool water that cools the blood and then the body. Pretty clever to have a built in A/C. Thanks again.