A dramatic moment captured in mid-air, with a pelican diving towards the water to catch its prey. The pelican's wings are outstretched to either side, streamlined as it dives down. Its long bill is aimed directly at the water, its eyes sharply focused on its target below.
The bird's feathers are a mix of white and brown, with the sunlight catching the edges. His powerful legs are pressed tightly against his body and you can almost feel the intensity and determination in his stance. The sky around him is bright blue, with a few down clouds. This image captures the grace and precision of a pelican in its natural hunting behaviour, freezing the split-second before breaking through the surface of the water in a perfect dive.
I studied at the photo academy in Amsterdam, media college in Amsterdam Sloterdijk and Hoge school van de kunsten in Utrecht. To bring a mix of all the information learned into my photography... Read more…