Pelicans

Challenge #6 in the Animals series. Hosted by AlexandruValeanu.

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The theme is simple: an artistic photo of a pelican.

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Announced:

Tuesday, 30th October, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Tuesday, 6th November, 2012 – Monday, 12th November, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Tuesday, 13th November, 2012 – Monday, 19th November, 2012 (GMT)

Processing rules:

simple ps or lr

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

If possible take time, at the end of the challenge, to vote the others entries as you like!
A title is needed!
Be creative!
The animal must be a real living animal.
It has to be in its habitate!
Pelicans flying are encouraged!
The are not allowed watermarks, borders or any signs on the photo!
The full EXIF, the camera, the lens are mandatory!

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

111

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Guarding Kicker Rock

by Andy56

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Kicker Rock, Galapagos

Camera:	Minolta DiMAGE A1
Lens:	28-200
Submitted:	Thursday, 8th November, 2012 19:18 (GMT)
Taken:	Monday, 17th November, 2003
Focal length:	38 mm
Shutter speed:	1/250 sec
Aperture:	F10
ISO:	100
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Galleries:	View this photo in Andy56's gallery

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I don't usually vote 4.5 stars, but did for this one. I'm guessing this wasn't taken in a zoo. Great photo! I think the cool tones are right for the image - makes the warm colors of the beak and neck stand out against the background.

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