The American White Pelican is a huge, snow-white waterbird with a long neck and massive bill. A large plate forms on the upper bill of breeding adults as shown in my photo. Adults are usually silent. In aggressive and sexual encounters, they emit frequent low, brief grunts. Chick embryos squawk before hatching to express discomfort if conditions get too hot or cold. They are seasonally monogamous and do not mate for life.
My photo was taken at a nature preserve with Canon equipment. The water was still and the conditions ideal for capturing reflections. I chose to edit this in b&w. The beauty of the bird was not enhanced by the small amount of color in the bird's head and feet areas.
such a delightful capture and composition especially with the water reflection
Thank you, Saw. It was perfect weather for reflections. I got lucky that day.
Christina, nice black and white … Pelican, I like you’re choice of back lighting giving it wonderful rim light and great overall detail.
This pelican doesn't have much color so going the B&W route was an easy decision for me. So glad to get your feedback, thank you, Paul.