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Title
I Should Have Stopped At Seconds 300
Artist
Sharon Williams Eng
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This over-stuffed pelican just didn't know when to stop. He was spotted at the Peace River Wildlife Center in Punta Gorda, Florida. The Peace River Wildlife Center sits on a spit of land reaching into the Peace River near Punta Gorda, Florida. On a recent visit, it was a rather drab day with a bad storm expected that afternoon. This calm "sea" before the storm presented a peaceful landscape scene.
Veterinarian Dr. Jerry Gingerich, who was also President of the local chapter of the Audubon Society, often found himself treating injured and orphaned wildlife which ended up at his veterinary office. In 1982, Dr. Gingerich consulted with Larry and Virginia Montaque who started treating the wildlife on the lanai of their home. In 1985, the Peace River Wildlife Center, Inc. became officially incorporated as a not-for-profit organization. According to its Website, since its beginnings the wildlife center has treated over 50,000 birds and small mammals. They house a number of permanent residents who are unable to be totally rehabilitated to be released into the wild. These residents who are kept in attractive, spacious aviaries and habitats, suggestive of their native environments, can be visited by the public. Among the birds available for viewing are Bald Eagles, Hawks, Owls, Ospreys, Crested CaraCara, Sandhill Cranes, Pelicans, Herons, Shorebirds, Cormorants, Songbirds, Crows and Vultures. The center also has tortoises and turtles, as well as mammals such as opossums and rabbits. The wildlife rehabilitation and education center is situated among the mangroves overlooking Charlotte Harbor at Ponce de Leon Park in Punta Gorda Isles, Florida.
I am an exhibiting artist in southwest Florida and my art has been exhibited in galleries in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina and is in collections nationwide. I create abstract photography, mixed media photo painting, acrylic mixed media, and acrylic paintings. Many would make great decorative throw pillows or shower curtains. I've even had a couple abstracts made into my personal cell phone covers. Please check out my Facebook page Doodleng Art by Sharon Eng for announcements and more information about my art. This image would be a good selection for business or corporate wall art and decor or in any home.
Features:
USA Photographers ONLY 10/28/19
ABC Group Y is for Yucking it Up 11/12/19
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July 14th, 2019
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Viewed 306 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 03/28/2024 at 7:12 PM
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Denver, CO - United States
looks like about to explode, Sharon.
Sharon Williams Eng replied:
I know that uncomfortable "over stuffed" feeling. Thanks for the visit, Frank.
Punta Gorda, FL - United States
Excellent composition, lighting, shading, distinctive colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest ADULT PELICANS!
North Port, FL - United States
Thanks, Debra. I actually made this into a card with "over stuffed" text.
Enid, OK - United States
LOL. I’ve felt that way a time or two! Great timing for full look and expression!
North Port, FL - United States
Thank you so much for featuring my photograph in the ABC Group Y is for Yucking it Up, Pam. Always an honor.
Western, IL - United States
Congratulations! Your fantastic art has been featured on the Home Page of the ABC Group Y IS FOR YUCKING IT UP (humor) themed week OCT 29- NOV 4. You are invited to add this wonderful art to the Features Archive Discussion in the ABC GROUP !
North Port, FL - United States
I appreciate the feature in the USA Photographers ONLY group, Judy. This fat, ol' bird also stars in a couple of my holiday greeting cards, including one for Thanksgiving.
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