Thursday 18 September 2008

Sky Watch Friday


Here's a very poor attempt at photographing a Spot-billed Pelican in flight at the Leopard hotspot; Yala National Park. Can you spot it?

26 comments:

Ivon said...

I like the yellow sky. Did you use a filter. My old eyes had a hard time finding the pelican, but I enlarged your picture; and the pelican jumped right out. Nice photo and thanks.

chrome3d said...

I found it but it took some time! It wasn´t easy.

SandyCarlson said...

I don't see the bird, but I do see a beautiful sky!

Kathie Brown said...

I found it! But only after I enlarged the picture. It's about the size of a flea! Nice silhouettte of twigs against a golden sky though!

spookydragonfly said...

O.k. Gallicissa...I give up!! I even enlarged the photo! Still very nice silohette you've captured!

Pernille said...

This shot is very very nice:)

Michele said...

It's like one of those "Find Waldo" pictures... I searched but to no avail... but it is still a pretty photo!

Have a really good weekend!
~Michele J~
Mountain Retreat

Jane Hards Photography said...

That's so elegant.

Gemma Wiseman said...

I too cheated and enlarged the pic! It just crosses a leafless branch! Love tones in this pic!

stan said...

the brownish hue of the sky is really comforting to look at.

Indrani said...

I think I can see it, just behind the branches in the left side. Beautiful sky, I almost forgot to admire it while searching for the bird. :)

AphotoAday said...

Nice composition, interesting color...

Gowri Mohanakrishnan said...

The colour of the sky in this picture reminds me of the dust storms that used to brew up in Delhi when I was a child there. The same terra cotta sky - waiting to burst into action. This picture really stirs the imagination!

Pat - Arkansas said...

I found the pelican, after much examination. It was a bit like identifying high-flying aircraft; knowing the "configuration" helps.

The photo is beautiful (color, limbs silhouette, composition). I particularly admire the color of the sky; amazing!

Amila Salgado said...

Dear All,
Thanks for your comments.
Well done! - for those who spotted the Spot-billed Pelican.

For those who still cannot find it, it is what appears like a 'leaf' in long and leafless twig that dangles at mid right.

Ivon, I didn't use any filter.

Margerie said...

I see the little bugger! Looks like October sky. Where is that pelican going?

Amila Salgado said...

Glad you did, Margerie!
It was flying towards its roost outside the Yala National Park.

bobbie said...

This is so very beautiful. The tree looks so delicate against the sky.

Anonymous said...

Hey Amila, I found it but not necessary. It's a great photo.

oldcrow61 said...

I saw it as soon as I enlarged the picture. Interesting photo.

Anonymous said...

That's fun! Had to enlarge it though to spot it!
Cheers, Klaus

Amila Salgado said...

Hi Bobbie, Larry, OC & Klaus,
Thanks for your comments! If I had been a bit quicker, I would have done some justice to this Pelican!

Anonymous said...

I found it. Good thing you told us it was there though. Once I knew it was there, it popped right out.

Amila Salgado said...

Hi Bev,
Piece of cake for you, even with no help.

Anonymous said...

nice sky but I sure do not see the pelican

Amila Salgado said...

Thanks Tommy! Read my helpful tip above and try again if you come back.

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