Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island in Florida is one of the top birding spots in the country. You’re never quite sure what might show up. On this particular evening, it was white pelicans. They were picturesquely resting on a sandbar as the sun set. I took a lot of close ups, but liked this image at a bit of a wider focal length, allowing the birds to be just part of the composition. Nikon D700 with Nikkor 70-200mm lens (at 70mm) ISO 400, f/4 at 1/160th of a second
Am not sure it gets better than pelicans, Sean. Do share some of the close ups you captured, as well. Thanks for posting this image of several of my very favorite birds!
—– A pause to reflect
—– There are times
—– To fish and times
—– To rest
—– This clattering group
—– Soothed by gentle breeze
—– Ends its day washed
—– By late Sun’s warmth .
No Sunset like our Florida ones, we have seen theses white pelicans while boating in the Gulf also a rare sighting I understand always a delight
Great Shot Sean
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Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island in Florida is one of the top birding spots in the country. You’re never quite sure what might show up. On this particular evening, it was white pelicans. They were picturesquely resting on a sandbar as the sun set. I took a lot of close ups, but liked this image at a bit of a wider focal length, allowing the birds to be just part of the composition.
Am not sure it gets better than pelicans, Sean. Do share some of the close ups you captured, as well. Thanks for posting this image of several of my very favorite birds!
—– A pause to reflect
—– There are times
—– To fish and times
—– To rest
—– This clattering group
—– Soothed by gentle breeze
—– Ends its day washed
—– By late Sun’s warmth .
Nice
Beautiful shot!
No Sunset like our Florida ones, we have seen theses white pelicans while boating in the Gulf also a rare sighting I understand always a delight
Great Shot Sean
Aunt Sue