I photograph California brown pelicans often, and lately have been working on different ways to portray them besides being lit by the warm morning sun. Well before sunrise, I have been out trying to capture them as they glide over waves or approach the seaside cliffs of La Jolla. I shoot many of these and only keep a few. Here are two recent favorites. Cheers, and thanks for looking!
Ghost Pelican, flying in pre-dawn light, over the ocean.
Image ID: 37631
Location: La Jolla, California, USA