This week’s theme for our 52 Week Blog Circle project is Animals. I seriously considered just posting pictures of my 2 legged “animals” a couple of times this week! Then I remembered all the cool pelicans that hang out nearby at the marina. Since we were going to be there for a party I figured I could catch a few images of them. Well, wouldn’t you know? No pelicans. There was however, a lone heron. I headed out to the boat slips where I saw him stalking some fish but then the kids there chased him off. But lucky for me he wound up on the end of the jetty just in front of a gorgeous setting sun. He knew what I wanted. I took a few different exposures and orientated some portrait and some landscape composing some with him centered and then to each side. I finally settled on this image here. I hope you enjoy it!
{52 Week – Week 5 Animal 1/6400sec, ISO 100, 102mm (70-200mm 2,8 II IS), f/2.8, Canon 40D}
I hope you enjoy a peek at one of our local Florida animals. And to prove that there really are pelicans here at the marina here is a pic from my iPhone of my lunch buddies. Until you are up close to them you don’t realize that these pelicans are actually pretty good size! And when they stretch their necks and flap their beaks it really is an impressive sight.
Same marina just different birds. I warned my son about feeding the seagulls.
And this shot might actually be the same white heron in my sunset image above. I haven’t seen more then one there at the marina at any given time so maybe he just hangs out there and that is his spot. He and I might get better acquainted if I keep getting to take his picture. 
Though this isn’t at the Marina it is of a pelican taken with my 40D last fall. I really do enjoy seeing the pelicans around. I think before our time is up here in Florida I may have to find me a nice looking one for my decor. What to name him though?
What are some of the “animals” you see around where you live? If you have some shots of them feel free to leave a link in the comments so we can check them out!
Now take some time and head on over to Katrina Lee’s blog and see what “animals” she spotted this week up in Nebraska.
Cheers,
K
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Tags: 2013, 52, 52 of 2013, 52 project, 52 week, animal, bird, blog circle, February, Florida, Gulf Coast, reflection, sunset, Tyndall AFB, water
Stunning shot!
Thank you so much Melinda!
Pelicans are one of my favorites! That first shot is so so gorgeous. You have that printed on your wall, right??
I don’t have it printed yet
But I just might! Pelicans are really cool. Since we have been here I have grown fond of them myself! They are kind of goofy looking but always amazes me at how big they are!
That first shot is just gorgeous! Love seeing all the images and makes me want some warm weather and water!
Thank you Nancy. We are definitely mild here this winter. But getting excited for warmer weather and more time on the water for sure!
great shots kas! i so admire your skills.
thanks for sharing!
Thank you Katie! You have some great animal experiences and shots your self! There is a wolf preserve here that we are wanting to check out and it just makes me think of you.
Gorgeous as always! I would love some nice scenery to shoot in, and we both know OK is short on that!!
Thanks Megan! Come visit me down here anytime! Bring those boys and we will go out on the water!
Oh, I love your choice in composition! Such a good sport too, posing for you
I really love your choice to silhouette, he really stands out, especially with the profile. I hope you decide to hang this… it’s sooo lovely!! — ps, and find me on instagram!!! I’m pretty obsessed!! val_rice
Thanks Valerie! I guess I totally need to find a spot on my wall for this then
Totally stalking you now on Instagram! LOL!
LOVE! This is beautiful Kasia! Love the golden colors! Love the composition and silhouette! Great, great job!
Thanks Jane!
that first picture is absolutely stunning. seriously, right out of Nat Geo.
Wow. That is some compliment Blaire. Thank you so very much. I took the advice of all you ladies and just sent it off to Miller’s Lab. Just wondering if I shouldn’t have done it on a canvas now
Thank you again Blaire for making my night!
I was dying to see these, after seeing all the comments from everyone on FB. LOVELY! I especially like the first and last ones. Beautiful!! And I think the first one in an 8×12 with a nice big mat and frame on it would look so pretty. My 2 cents. =)
these are awesome!
My GOODNESS!!!!!! These are INCREDIBLE!!!!! That first shot is unreal!!!!!