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These pelicans were just a few of the hundreds we saw last week soaring freely among the crashing waves during one of the most dramatic surfs seen in many years...
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These pelicans were just a few of the hundreds we saw last week soaring freely among the crashing waves during one of the most dramatic surfs seen in many years along the California coastline near Monterey. It wasn't hard to remember that there really is "someone" way more powerful than any candidate or political party. Her name is Mother Nature...and she doesn't need any advisors.
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26 Comments |
AnneDphotography
 
AnneDphotography November 17, 2016
wow , this is stunning ! love the title !
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi November 17, 2016
Very nice capture love the mood, the sky,birds, and ocean
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole November 17, 2016
Wow....this is gorgeous!!!! You definitely captured some of the beauty of the California coast!! : )
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman November 17, 2016
This is just fantastic and I love your comment you wise woman you
mihrt PRO+
 
mihrt November 17, 2016
wow, very dynamic and totally stunning - so much to see in this composition Nina. Good Exposure through out!
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 November 18, 2016
Wow.. I love this... I told u they were gonna be huge. It truly was amazin to see in person シ
kathyk_abq
 
kathyk_abq November 19, 2016
Wow! What a beauty, Nina! Absolutely perfect water and love the birds! :)
lizziemellis Platinum
 
lizziemellis November 21, 2016
Great wild ocean scene, my favourite California brown pelican add to the beauty:-)
DorisSeybold
 
DorisSeybold November 22, 2016
Wow!!! an amazing shot Nina!!!! Where were they 1 month ago??
Bazz PRO+
 
Bazz November 24, 2016
Wow! Fabulous! Great title!
chuckrickman
 
chuckrickman November 24, 2016
Incredible image Nina. I wish we had coast line like this.
SuzMDixon
 
SuzMDixon December 02, 2016
Beautiful image and words. I absolutely love this composition!
carolyns
 
carolyns December 03, 2016
Wow! Great shot..
estercastillo08
 
estercastillo08 December 07, 2016
Fantastic capture !
Daisy00
 
Daisy00 December 07, 2016
Woww, breathtaking shot!! Love your written part and the title, too!
NanaSue54
 
NanaSue54 December 09, 2016
This is one of my favorites Nina!!!! Absolutely awesome!!! :)
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon February 28, 2017
Whoa, Nina! I can feel the spray and smell the salt sea are! Amazing! And the pelicans are just the icing on the cake!
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon February 28, 2017
That's supposed to be "air," not "are."
Byronfairphotography PRO+
 
Byronfairphotography March 31, 2018
Absolutely beautiful / Voted
llowzz Platinum
 
llowzz April 01, 2020
Congratulations Nina on Winning Coastal Images (2).All my favourite things iarge pounding waves,beautiful sky,rocky shore line and to top it off Pelicans.Stunning image naturally presented.Great skill.
Free-Spirit
 
Free-Spirit April 01, 2020
Congratulations for your award!!
charterswilliamosborne Ultimate
 
charterswilliamosborne April 01, 2020
Congratulations on your Challenge win. Well deserved.
Joviaal PRO
 
Joviaal April 01, 2020
Hi Nina, Congratulations on your win with this beautiful image.
karensommerslohre PRO+
 
karensommerslohre April 03, 2020
So amazing! I chose this awesome photo as my WINNER in my PACIFIC OCEAN Challenge~~~You are so talented and I am reminded of all the happy times that I spent watching those crashing waves! Congratulations!
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi April 03, 2020
Congratulation on a great challenge win..
Joviaal PRO
 
Joviaal April 05, 2020
Hi Nina, Congratulations on your win with this impressive image.
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