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rising to be embraced
by immense, inviting skies
freedom and solace
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Photo of an American White Pelican taken this past Sunday at the Bear River Bird Refuge.
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This week’s WordPress Photo Challenge is to share a picture that says UP.
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how beautiful!
Thank you, TexWisGirl!
Powerful.
Thank you, taehreh!
Fantastic shot! Love your haiku, too!
Thank you, Connie!
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Beautiful image and haiku!
Thank you, Pat!
That’s beautiful!
Thank you, Karen!
Great composition.
Thank you, rabirius!
Splendid composition!
Great photos, lovely bird-post!
Ah, yes, my dear Fergie… beautifully written and beautifully shown!!!
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Thank you very much, Marina! I’m so glad you like it! 🙂
What a great shot!
Thank you, Gilly!
The thrill. The majesty. The beauty. I feel the energy of this post. I love it. Sharon
Wow, thank you Sharon! What lovely words!
Fabulous shot!
Glorious FM! Margie
What a beautiful bird! Great photo! I Like the mountains in the background!
Great shot! Big bird 🙂
In its plasticity is a fabulous image. The white and black background yellow and light blue.
Congratulations
Thank you so much, Gian Paolo!
This bird refuge is one of my favorite places.
The power and beauty of flight. Perfect.
Great photo. Beautiful!
That image is amazing…like a work of art!!! Beautiful
Love pelicans…you captured his liftoff so well..the background is great support for him..
Beautiful shot of the pelican in flight!
LOVE IT!!!
Exceptionally beautiful Fergie!! Love the Haiku too 🙂
Awww…thank you so much, Madhu! I’m so glad you liked it that well!
Amazing shot. Thank you!
Wonderful shot. It’s really beautiful Have a great day.
What a magnificent capture!
Amazing shot!
a delightful pelican taking off image
The mountain and golden grass made a beautiful background for the gorgeous bird! I also think it’s a work of art.
Wow, what a lovely compliment! Thank you so much, Amy!
There is a lot of natural beauty in our state.
stunning shot!
Thank you so much, Sheila!
“Rising to be embraced”
Aspiration, inspiration, perspiration.
I can relate to this line. 🙂
Great shot.
Really gorgeous.
Fantastic shot.
Earl
Stunning shot Fergie and love the Haiku. Great post hon. 🙂
Thank you so much, Sonel! I am a huge fan of this bird refuge!
You’re welcome hon and it’s great to see people who still cares about nature. 🙂
Beautiful shot!
Thats a great picture. What is the extra orange section above the beak of the bird – I cant make it out.
Cheers and thanks for linking to WBW
Stewart M – Melbourne
Thank you, Stewart!
The orange “knob” on the top of the bill develops on both males and females during the breeding season and is shed after their eggs are laid.
it always seems a miracle when such a big bird takes off … love your haiku fergie!
Yes, I often wonder how they are able to take off and fly, but they do it so seemingly effortlessly! Thank you for your nice comment, Christine!
Love the grand spread of those wings! And the gold of the fields is a wonderful colour contrast!
Beautiful capture!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
The pelican is beautifully captured in a strong and classic composition. The colours are delightful and the light soft and at the same time intense. Simply beautiful.
Thank you so much for the lovely compliment, encouragement and constructive feedback! Your feedback is always helpful.
Excellent catch, Fergie! Lovely shot!
Thank you, Gracie!
Great pelican shot!
Beautiful photo.
Absolutely FANTASTIC image!!!
Stunning photo!
freedom and solace ..yes you captured it beautifully….Michelle
Wow — utterly amazing shot. How beautiful.
Nice!
What a gorgeous, fascinating shot…. Just wonderful!
Stunning! 🙂
fergie, this is such a great shot — from the majestic pelican lifting off to the stunning background scenery!
How very beautiful, well done! 🙂
What a stunning photograph – it is magic! And your words are a perfect caption. I love it! XO
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Excellent photo & haiku….
frumos!