Pelicans Soaring Low Over Choppy Pacific Waters
Monday, June 22nd, 2026 at 5:21:11 PM · 2026/Father's Day Camping
A large flock of brown pelicans, approximately 15-20 birds, flies in a loose two-group formation just above the surface of a choppy, grey ocean. The overcast sky creates flat, diffuse lighting that blends seamlessly with the steely color of the water below. The birds appear to be in active flight, with wings in various stages of the wingbeat cycle, giving the image a sense of dynamic energy and motion. In the background, a whitecap or wave break is visible on the water's surface, along with what appears to be a partially submerged marine animal, possibly a dolphin or seal. The telephoto compression from the RF100-500mm with 2x extender brings the distant flock dramatically close, though at the cost of some motion blur.
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