PELICANS FISHING WITH STUNNING REFLECTIONS AND CLOSE-UPS ON THE WATER<br />WITH PIX AND VID<br />By Shuk Yee Tsang<br />A group of majestic Dalmatian pelicans were captured fishing in glassy lake waters, their wings slicing the surface as reflections danced beneath them.<br />The breathtaking footage and photos were taken by Sean Weekly, a professional wildlife photographer from Portishead, Bristol. <br />One striking clip shows a pelican perched atop a boat roof, peering down toward the water and directly at the camera an intimate and playful moment between bird and lens in Greece.<br />Sean has spent over a decade documenting the lives of these once-endangered birds, often travelling to Northern Greece where they thrive. <br />His artistic compositions, including dramatic backlit shots and low-angle portraits, showcase both the beauty and behavior of these charismatic creatures.<br />Sean said: "I’ve dedicated 10 years photographing this stunning bird and I owe this species so much for the enjoyment it has given me during that time.<br />" Dedicated to raising awareness and promoting the conservation of the Dalmatian pelican, a species that was once near extinction but has seen a significant recovery in the wild.<br />"What an awesome morning it was with picture perfect backgrounds.<br />"This was taken at sunset during a small opening in the clouds. <br />"Two male pelicans having a very brief altercation. A tough shot to achieve. luckily this one paid off.<br />"Sometimes pushing the boundaries of composition and your own skills can be risky... but that is how beautiful shots are created shoot, experiment, review, assess, learn, and then <br />reshoot again."<br />Online fans have expressed their love for Sean photos:<br />"The most amazing creatures and talented photographer!!!<br />"Fantastic images, Sean. Great work!<br />"Amazing!!!! I LOVE photographing pelicans; they are one of my favourite subjects!<br />"Brave to put the camera so low to the water... not so much risk to gear, but the courage to try a different composition and perspective."<br />END
