Peruvian pelican, a photo from Moquegua, South

Photographer's Note

Ilo is the main fishing port in south Peru' here we can observe the Peruvian Pelican.
Though closely related, the Peruvian Pelican is almost twice as large as its northern congener, the Brown Pelican. The species breeds along the Pacific Coast of South America in Peru and Chile. Though still common, with about half a million breeding adults, the population has been negatively affected by strong El Niño fluctuations and changes in food fish populations, particularly anchoveta. Peruvian Pelicans are easily observed from shore as they fly back and forth in nearshore waters by means of soaring interrupted by deep, methodical wingbeats.

jimmyjimmy, ikeharel, papagolf21, pajaran, Cricri, Lidka, macjake has marked this note useful

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papagolf21 (152605) 2018-01-06 23:00

Bonjour, cher Federico,
Ces grands oiseaux réunis forment un bien joli ensemble sur un fond de bateaux de pêche.
La mise en image est très réussie et très appréciée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

emka (153748) 2018-01-06 23:33

Hello Federico,

Beautiful picture with the old colourful boats and this group of pelicans. Magnificent birds. And you were so close to them. Beautiful picture.

Kind regrads MAlgo

Ilonka1974 (9743) 2018-01-07 4:11

Hello Federico,
Lovely composition with a lot of pelican.
Nice everyday scene - well seen and well captured..
Best regards
Janusz

chiping59 (223) 2018-01-07 6:34

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kasianowak (16710) 2018-01-14 1:58

Hi Federico
Wonderful group portrait with low key feel of old Dutch masters. Interesting backdrop, not just for the beautiful colours in the sky but also the boats - both nature and humans reliant on fishing - which connects the image to your note.
Best wishes
Kasia

Silvio1953 (211519) 2018-01-15 7:40

Ciao Federico, gran bella sfilata di pellicani, ottima nitidezza, bei dettagli e splendidi colori, bravo, ciao Silvio

Cricri (176) 2018-01-17 11:10

Ciao Federico
Magnifique gros plan des pélicans, netteté, couleurs incroyablement magnifique, superbe composition
Belle soirée
cricri

Lidka (527) 2018-01-18 12:21

Dear Federico!
Amazing pelicans.
Fantastic scene.
Excellent ships in the background.
Good POV and DOF.
Perfect exposure and capture.
Original work.
Splendid effect.
Well done!

macjake (97448) 2018-02-14 11:00

Hi Federico
how on earth did I miss this one in your gallery? this is a wicked shot! love the fishing boats in the bg, they look so rusted and have so much charm. and the pelicans in the fg make for a unique subject as well. excellent!!!!
cheers
Craig

gecktrek (148) 2019-05-03 4:18

hey, wonderful pelican portrait, love the colours, composition with the pelicans standing in front of a ramshackle bunch of fishing boats, knowing that they are natures ultimate fishing machines, great capture!