Low Skimmer

[BarryHamilton]

On a trip to Morro Bay with the family in Oct '12.
I was walking around the docks at Virg's Landing, shooting a few scenes, when I noticed this pelican skimming along the water. I only had time to quickly grab a shot, trusting auto-focus as I swung the camera along its flight.
For once I didn't mind the flares I caught, and I thought the pelican's reflection was pretty cool, too.
C&C welome.

 

[AlanLichty]

Interesting combination of sun flare and sun stars on the water behind the bird. Your faith in your auto-focus appears to be well founded.

 

[Darcy Grizzle]

I totally agree with Alan, I wouldn't mind a flare like that especially with the stars!

 

[BarryHamilton]

Interesting combination of sun flare and sun stars on the water behind the bird. Your faith in your auto-focus appears to be well founded.

Thanks, Alan! Usually I don't trust my auto-focus, so this was a treat!

I totally agree with Alan, I wouldn't mind a flare like that especially with the stars!

Thanks so much, Darcy! Sometimes we get lucky!

 

[Ben Egbert]

Very neat image and the circle flare highlights the subject.

 

[JimFox]

Hey Barry, quick thinking that paid off well.

 

[Mike Mancil]

A unique capture and well timed.

 

[BarryHamilton]

Thanks, fellas!
I was seriously lucky here! Only time to swing the camera, hold the back focus button and fire one shot!