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Australian Pelican

Australian Pelican (Image ID 42721)
Photographed byIan Smissen on Wed 10th Jun, 2020 and uploaded on Mon 5th Oct, 2020 .
Resolution1350x1800
Viewed1693
ID42721
CommentI was photographing pelicans in the shallows of Swan Bay when this one started preening. I took several shots framing the bird to get a full reflection. Fortunately, I stayed with it long enough for this bill stretch.
EquipmentPanasonic Lumix G9 with Panasonic Leica 100-400mm f/4-6.3 lens
400mm, ISO200, f/8, 1/2000 second
Hand held
LocationSwan Bay, Victoria
Keywordsadult, behaviour/display
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