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"A Pelican Party!" Photography has opened my eyes to the world and it has also inspired me to learn more about those things I'm taking photos of, including the pelican. So with that said, here’s some interesting facts to share with you: 1. A pelican’s wing span can be up to 10 feet, or more. 2. They can fly up to 30 mph and up to 100 miles per day. 3. Pelican’s hunt together by herding fish to the shoreline. 4. Contrary to popular belief, they don’t store their food in the pouches but can hold up to 3 gallons of water (which they filter out before they swallow 5. They don’t eat just fish; they have also been seen to eat turtles, insects and even other birds (!). 6. They inhabit every continent, except Antarctica 7. Pelicans can weigh up to 21 pounds, making them the heaviest flying bird. 8. Some pelicans dive from 60 feet above the water to catch their prey.
Oh my gosh! I came up with so many hilarious captions for this photograph. I LOVE the way he appears to be scowling at me! Ha Ha! This image makes me laugh, every time I look at it. This is a Red Tailed Hawk, captured just outside of Bishop, California. That said, they are a fairly common bird of prey in North America.
The difference between taking a photo and making a photo is the intent, the vision and passion (or in my case, sometimes my obsession, lol!). A lot of effort that goes into a photo-shoot, yet sometimes I don’t get single shot. That’s the reality of the photography but I enjoy the challenge, and the rewards. Often times, my capture just doesn't seem match my vision, while other times my it exceeds my expectations (that's always a bonus!). There are many types of thought-provoking photography but lately I’ve been aspiring to more expressive photography, that have an emotional attachment. Bright, warm and colorful images are generally happy, gleeful images that put a smile on your face, while the more dreary, foggy and cool images are more calming and peaceful. On the other hand, many dark images evoke a sense of melancholy or even dread (which I’m not a fan of). This photo was taken at Little Qualicum Falls, on Vancouver Island, and although it was beautiful, I found it difficult to find a composition. It was raining, and I thought I got skunked until I came across this smaller, more intimate scene. The highlighted green moss caught my eye first, and then the cool mist; which adds depth and a calming and mysterious mood to the overall image. This image belongs to Mother Nature; it's her composition, just waiting to be noticed. 🙂
