Golden takeoff. A pelican takes off from a river during sunset, with golden water droplets falling around it.

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Golden takeoff. A spot-billed pelican takes off from Cauvery River during sunset. The shadows of the river and the golden water droplets create a mesmerizing contrast.

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Size: 4000px × 2309px
Location: Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary, Karnataka, India
Photo credit: © Nilanjan Ray / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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