White Pelicans At Sunset | Phil Lanoue Photography

White Pelicans At Sunset

There was a small group of white pelicans hanging around in the marsh pond this afternoon doing their usual thing. I stayed to watch them until just prior to sunset, when these three came floating close to me lit by the warm setting sunlight.

35 thoughts on “White Pelicans At Sunset”

Charlie@Seattle Trekker on January 26, 2014 at 8:56 pm said:

Such enjoyable and fun photos….Love your updates on the Marsh.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:15 pm said:
  
  I greatly appreciate that Charlie, thanks!
  
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Laurie MacBride, Eye on Environment on January 26, 2014 at 9:07 pm said:

I really like the light in these photos, especially the first one. Beautiful! And the birds are pretty nice too.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for the kind comments Laurie!
  
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vastlycurious.com on January 26, 2014 at 9:56 pm said:

The water looks like satin!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  Great description, I like that!
  
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  - vastlycurious.com on February 2, 2014 at 3:35 pm said:
    
    It draped and flowed.
    
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Gunta on January 26, 2014 at 11:37 pm said:

How very nice of them to approach for such great shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:16 pm said:
  
  They were quite accommodating!
  
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Lyle Krahn on January 27, 2014 at 12:06 am said:

No pelican like a friendly one. Great shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:15 pm said:
  
  Oh they are exceptionally friendly. Thanks!
  
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Ellen and Corky Cutright on January 27, 2014 at 2:05 am said:

Great Set!! Great Birds!! Thanks, Phil!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:17 pm said:
  
  So glad you folks liked them, thanks!
  
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foxleylady on January 27, 2014 at 6:08 am said:

How I love your sunset pictures, Phil! The light (and the pelicans) – really beautiful!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:17 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy to hear that Maggie, thanks!
  
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Garden Walk Garden Talk on January 27, 2014 at 7:02 am said:

Beautiful 1-2-3.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:18 pm said:
  
  They are funny how they line up in nice formations.
  
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anotherday2paradise on January 27, 2014 at 12:37 pm said:

Great photos of these amazing birds, Phil. You’re so fortunate that they chose your marsh for their winter sojourn. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:19 pm said:
  
  This is the first year we ever had white pelicans not only show up, but show up in numbers and stay around! Never happened before.
  Thanks much Sylvia!
  
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LauraZeitlos on January 27, 2014 at 1:00 pm said:

Wonderful captures of those pelicans,Phil!
Cheers,Laura

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:19 pm said:
  
  I really appreciate you looking and your very kind words Laura, thanks!
  
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Patrizia M. on January 27, 2014 at 1:16 pm said:

Splendidi scatti Phil, sono magnifici!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:20 pm said:
  
  Grazie mille Pat!
  
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The Dancing Rider on January 27, 2014 at 5:01 pm said:

Beautiful, beautiful water and light. I get a kick out of how part of the pelicans’ feet show even when they are tucked up in the water! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:20 pm said:
  
  That’s part of what makes them so amusing… those big orange feet! Thanks for checking these out!
  
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pviette on January 27, 2014 at 5:12 pm said:

Absolutely love the first photo, so quiet. The water looks like liquid metal and though the light is warm, I have a distinct feeling it was rather a cold day

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:21 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million for looking and commenting and I’m happy you enjoyed these photos! Yes indeed it sure was a cold day. 😯
  
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Steve Gingold on January 27, 2014 at 8:53 pm said:

Nice dappling light on the water, Phil. And the whites on the pelicans is perfect.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:22 pm said:
  
  I appreciate your kind words very much Steve and glad you liked these pelican photos!
  
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babsje on January 27, 2014 at 9:14 pm said:

Gorgeous sunlight on the water!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:22 pm said:
  
  It is a nice time of day to be out there, cold, but nice. 🙂
  
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Jeff | Planet Bell on January 27, 2014 at 10:51 pm said:

Beautiful light reflecting on the water.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks much Jeff, I’m very happy you enjoyed these pelican shots!
  
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thehappyhugger on January 31, 2014 at 9:50 am said:

Fantastic pictures, love them all!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:23 pm said:
  
  Really glad to hear that, thanks so much!
  
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