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Pelican Pete · **1 Like**

One of my favorite beach activities is to watch the Pelicans. I am amazed on how graceful they can be and the sheer speed of when they dive for fish. I am amazed they don't break their necks every time. Here are a few shots hope you enjoy.

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#6 - The race is on with the cormorant

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phoenixvision · 11-23-2014, 08:34 AM

Fabulous series.....brilliant captures and that bird has some great personality!

takis63 · 11-23-2014, 08:47 AM

Spectacular shots. Very well done!

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-23-2014, 09:27 AM

These bring back my youth, when white pelicans used to stop to refuel across the Nikomekl River from out house in southwestern BC. What fascinates me as much as their diving ability is the way they use thermals to gain altitude, just coating in circles, higher and higher.

daacon · 11-23-2014, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by phoenixvision

Fabulous series.....brilliant captures and that bird has some great personality!

Thanks phoenixvison - the do indeed have personality

Originally posted by takis63

Spectacular shots. Very well done!

Thanks takis63 appreciate the kind words.

Originally posted by Canada_Rockies

These bring back my youth, when white pelicans used to stop to refuel across the Nikomekl River from out house in southwestern BC. What fascinates me as much as their diving ability is the way they use thermals to gain altitude, just coating in circles, higher and higher.

Indeed I love it how the glide just above the waters surface , always waiting for a wave to take them out

GeoJerry · 11-23-2014, 04:13 PM

Really good clarity and composition on these! They're fabulous! Were you shooting handheld? Impressive to get that kind of sharpness at the full 250 mm.

**jac** · 11-23-2014, 05:11 PM

Number 5, Dave!

**Bob Harris** · 11-23-2014, 07:58 PM

spot on, like you were flying with them. Hey bud, bet you've played that slot game too.

daacon · 11-24-2014, 08:25 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Really good clarity and composition on these! They're fabulous! Were you shooting handheld? Impressive to get that kind of sharpness at the full 250 mm.

Thanks Jerry indeed hand held

Originally posted by jac

Number 5, Dave!

Thanks Jac glad you liked it

Originally posted by Bob Harris

spot on, like you were flying with them. Hey bud, bet you've played that slot game too.

Thanks Bob I have indeed played that slot it's an oldie but when Pelican Peter shows up in the Bonus round its fun fun fun

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11-23-2014, 08:34 AM	#2
phoenixvision Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,458	Fabulous series.....brilliant captures and that bird has some great personality!

11-23-2014, 08:47 AM	#3
takis63 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,023	Spectacular shots. Very well done!

11-23-2014, 09:27 AM	#4
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	These bring back my youth, when white pelicans used to stop to refuel across the Nikomekl River from out house in southwestern BC. What fascinates me as much as their diving ability is the way they use thermals to gain altitude, just coating in circles, higher and higher.

11-23-2014, 04:03 PM	#5
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by phoenixvision Fabulous series.....brilliant captures and that bird has some great personality! Thanks phoenixvison - the do indeed have personality Originally posted by takis63 Spectacular shots. Very well done! Thanks takis63 appreciate the kind words. Originally posted by Canada_Rockies These bring back my youth, when white pelicans used to stop to refuel across the Nikomekl River from out house in southwestern BC. What fascinates me as much as their diving ability is the way they use thermals to gain altitude, just coating in circles, higher and higher. Indeed I love it how the glide just above the waters surface , always waiting for a wave to take them out

11-23-2014, 04:13 PM	#6
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	Really good clarity and composition on these! They're fabulous! Were you shooting handheld? Impressive to get that kind of sharpness at the full 250 mm.

11-23-2014, 05:11 PM	#7
jac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Clyde River, Nunavut, Canada Posts: 2,364	Number 5, Dave!

11-23-2014, 07:58 PM	#8
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	spot on, like you were flying with them. Hey bud, bet you've played that slot game too.

11-24-2014, 08:25 PM	#9
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry Really good clarity and composition on these! They're fabulous! Were you shooting handheld? Impressive to get that kind of sharpness at the full 250 mm. Thanks Jerry indeed hand held Originally posted by jac Number 5, Dave! Thanks Jac glad you liked it Originally posted by Bob Harris spot on, like you were flying with them. Hey bud, bet you've played that slot game too. Thanks Bob I have indeed played that slot it's an oldie but when Pelican Peter shows up in the Bonus round its fun fun fun

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