Taking Care of Things
by Bruce Bley
Title
Taking Care of Things
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I photographed these six pelican cleaning themselves on the bank of the Rock River in Sterling, Illinois. It was really rare to se one of these birds this far north in the past, but we are beginning to see more and more of them. They are a lot of fun to watch and see them flying over the river in search of food.
It seams as though significant snow and ice that has persisted through the past few years gives the birds a stopping point staying here for a bit longer than normal during their migration, causing numbers of birds to increase, which makes them more conspicuous.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph and will share it with others. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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July 29th, 2014
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Comments (61)
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #6 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fantastic capture of these preening pelicans, Bruce! Perfect panoramic composition! L/F/T
Bruce Bley
Judy, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "USA Photographers ONLY". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Bruce Bley
Nader, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "Fine Arts Professionals". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Marsha Heiken
Bruce,This is a darling photo. It is so cute. I can see why someone wanted to buy it. Congrats on the sale back then and for the features. Marsha FV
Robyn King
Congratulations your beautiful work is being featured in the World We See Group:-)
Bruce Bley replied:
Robyn, I am very grateful for the feature in the group "The World We See". Thank you so much for the honor.
Sharon Nelson-Bianco
Hi Bruce, charming portrait of preening pelicans. Love it! Best regards, Sharon
Alana Thrower
Wonderful capture of these bathing beauties! Lovely composition and amusing content! l/f
Deb Halloran
Bruce, What a delightful capture...they are all simply adorable. Nicely done. v/f
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the nice comment and visit, Deb. I couldn't resist photographing these pelicans.
Bruce Bley
I would like to thank the buyer from Belmont, MA for their recent purchase of this greeting card. Thank you so much.
Bruce Bley
Chrisann, I want to thank you for the feature in the group "Weekly Fun For All". I sincerely appreciate the honor.