Yesterday, when I shared two American White Pelican photos taken during the “pink hour” at Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam in Oklahoma, the images showed the pink sky reflecting on the Arkansas River.
Today, I’m sharing a photo of a small flock of American White Pelicans and a Double-crested Cormorant flying by in the gorgeous pink sky at the lock and dam.
American White Pelicans and Double-crested Cormorants over the Arkansas River in early morning light – Canon R7, handheld, f6.3, 1/1000, ISO 2500, +0.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
The cormorants and pelicans are small in the frame, and I don’t mind that at all. It’s the pink sky combined with the birds that keeps me looking at and admiring this image.
The “pink hour” might not be as well known to photographers as the “blue” or “golden” hours, but I truly appreciate how the pink sky and its reflections highlight the birds in the images I take during this magical time period.
I’ve been seeing plenty of American White Pelicans and Double-crested Cormorants this past week. Just yesterday, I noticed quite a few more cormorants. The Arkansas River really seems to attract both species at this time of year.
I’m learning more each day about the diverse habitats, birds, and wildlife in the area I’ve chosen to call home. After living in Utah for almost 15 years, I’d forgotten how stunning this part of the country is. Plus, I’m having a marvelous time exploring a region I used to travel through but never spent much time in.
And some days? I’m seriously, awesomely tickled pink.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my American White Pelican photos plus facts and information about this species. Click here to see more of my Double-crested Cormorant photos plus facts and information about this species.
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