"While walking along a dark, murky salt marsh, I photographed a hunting pelican in fading daylight. The scene reminded me of a Dutch still life. The dark water and dim side light created a chiaroscuro effect. I have lived in Miami for seven years, but the abundant wildlife here does not get old. Occasionally, pelicans land right next to you if you are in the ocean, and small fishes try to hide under your body."
~ Anastasia Samoylova
Many of Anastasia Samoylova's images capture the beauty and strength of Florida's wildlife. A pelican dives, its beautiful feathered wings navigating the dark waters. It is as if for a moment the bird becomes a resilient angel. What a powerful image.
