The Quintet | Phil Lanoue Photography

The Quintet

Earlier this week we had a nice looking group of five white pelicans floating around in the marsh pond. Always love seeing these big guys!

33 thoughts on “The Quintet”

Lee Wilkerson on January 31, 2014 at 9:54 pm said:

Great group shot of these big guys. Thanks Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:53 pm said:
  
  It’s nice when they form up a nice tight group isn’t it?! Thanks Lee
  
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acuriousgal on January 31, 2014 at 10:04 pm said:

Five Pelicans floating….12 days of Christmas just popped in my head. Great capture

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  Good one! I had not thought of that song! 🙂
  
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grasberry on January 31, 2014 at 10:48 pm said:

Great photos Phil! Nice light on these pelicans

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:54 pm said:
  
  Thanks Gareth, the day before, the lighting was awful but then it finally turned out nice.
  
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Andrew on February 1, 2014 at 12:17 am said:

Love the flotilla, Phil. Excellent.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:55 pm said:
  
  Thanks Andrew, it is fun to see them form up in groups.
  
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janmasyn on February 1, 2014 at 3:00 am said:

Great shot Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:55 pm said:
  
  Hey glad you like it Jan!
  
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roughseasinthemed on February 1, 2014 at 6:31 am said:

That is a cracking photo Phil. Excellent composition, love it. I don’t normally write these photo sort of terms, but I do think it is stunning.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  Well I greatly appreciate your very kind words, thanks much!
  
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Sophie L. on February 1, 2014 at 8:06 am said:

They are so cute with their wet feathers.
Nice shot Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:56 pm said:
  
  They are rather cute aren’t they?! Thanks Sophie!
  
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Chillbrook on February 1, 2014 at 8:23 am said:

I’m very much enjoying your pelican photos Phil. I do have a soft spot for these birds. They are so characterful.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:57 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you like them Adrian and I enjoy watching the antics of these big guys quite a bit myself. 🙂
  
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foxleylady on February 1, 2014 at 8:43 am said:

Such great contrast between the blue of the water and the immaculate white of the pelicans, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:58 pm said:
  
  They did stand out nice, much better then the day before with grey water and grey sky.
  
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The Dancing Rider on February 1, 2014 at 10:18 am said:

When I saw this I just shook my head, as in “how on earth does he capture these great arrangements?!” Not only are they “arranged”, but they are arranged neatly size-wise, making a great harmonious shot! Beautiful! Water is lovely, like the muted reflections.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  It continues to amaze me how these guys will form up into nicely arranged groups. It becomes an odd scene when one breaks away to go on it’s own, which does not happen often.
  
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Amy on February 1, 2014 at 10:52 am said:

Love this image, Phil! Happy weekend 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you Amy, so glad you like it. 😀
  
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Rexlin Victor on February 1, 2014 at 11:48 am said:

Beautiful!!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 5:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks a million!
  
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Lyle Krahn on February 1, 2014 at 1:18 pm said:

That’s gorgeous – the tight formation really improves the image. Just for the record, all the pelican groups I have ever seen have been “nice looking.” 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 1, 2014 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  Well I’m very happy you enjoyed this photo and I thought this group was particularly nice looking. sometimes the brown pelicans can be a bit rough around the edges but I suppose they are still nice looking as well. 🙂
  
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Steve Gingold on February 1, 2014 at 8:24 pm said:

I enjoy seeing these images of the pelican flotillas, Phil. They really do seem to like grouping for their swims.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 2, 2014 at 12:51 pm said:
  
  It is fun and interesting how they will form up into groups and then work together so that everybody ends up getting something to eat.
  
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anotherday2paradise on February 1, 2014 at 10:57 pm said:

Stunning birds, Phil. What a great shot! They are so photogenic. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 2, 2014 at 12:52 pm said:
  
  Thanks Sylvia and yes they are quite photogenic indeed!
  
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anotherday2paradise on February 1, 2014 at 10:58 pm said:

PS: I want some. 🙂

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Phil Lanoue on February 2, 2014 at 12:58 pm said:

For the first time ever we seem to have some extras, I’ll send them south for you. 🙂

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TheForagingPhotographer on February 4, 2014 at 6:13 pm said:

Aren’t they gorgeous en masse!

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