Nature Thanksgiving at the Riparian Park

Thanksgiving at the Riparian Park · **2 Likes**

I went to the Riparian park Thanksgiving morning and just went through the shots I got. The head on shot of the pelican amuses me

5ks · 12-05-2021, 10:12 AM

Wonderful creatures and great captures! It's a joy to see them. Thanks for sharing.

**MikeNArk** · 12-05-2021, 05:21 PM

Love the photos that you get at this park. Good variety, a red eared slider close up, two pelicans in flight, and a finely detailed capture of a starling. The second pelican looks like it is awaiting final instructions for landing. Good work.

**angkymac** · 12-05-2021, 07:29 PM

The turtle is the one that amuses me.

That pelican shot is fascinating to be sure!
Difference between him and a 747 is that the cabin windows on the Pelican don't move.
Wide-body jet plane banking for the final turn before landing, but his head is just straight on--eyes fixed right on you!
But he sure is a ridiculous looking fella!

Angky.

sarge · 12-05-2021, 07:33 PM

Outstanding photographs!
My folks used to live in Gilbert. I used to live in Queen Creek. I miss AZ.

**phx.david** · 12-06-2021, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by 5ks

Wonderful creatures and great captures! It's a joy to see them. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Love the photos that you get at this park. Good variety, a red eared slider close up, two pelicans in flight, and a finely detailed capture of a starling. The second pelican looks like it is awaiting final instructions for landing. Good work.

For some reason the pelican landing reminds me of the the old Disney movie The Rescuers, granted that was an albatross. Thank you

Originally posted by angkymac

The turtle is the one that amuses me.That pelican shot is fascinating to be sure!Difference between him and a 747 is that the cabin windows on the Pelican don't move.Wide-body jet plane banking for the final turn before landing, but his head is just straight on--eyes fixed right on you!But he sure is a ridiculous looking fella!Angky.

All the turtle needs is some shades. Thank you

Originally posted by sarge

Outstanding photographs!My folks used to live in Gilbert. I used to live in Queen Creek. I miss AZ.

This is the time of the year to be here, just too busy for me to get out much until after the holidays. Thank you and Semper Fi.

sarge · 12-06-2021, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by phx.david

Thank you

For some reason the pelican landing reminds me of the the old Disney movie The Rescuers, granted that was an albatross. Thank you

All the turtle needs is some shades. Thank you

This is the time of the year to be here, just too busy for me to get out much until after the holidays. Thank you and Semper Fi.

Agreed! I loved fall and winter out there

OrchidJulie · 12-06-2021, 08:21 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Love the photos that you get at this park. Good variety, a red eared slider close up, two pelicans in flight, and a finely detailed capture of a starling. The second pelican looks like it is awaiting final instructions for landing. Good work.

+1 to that, terrific images!

tncasual · 12-06-2021, 08:30 AM

Nice captures!

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5ks Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 681	Wonderful creatures and great captures! It's a joy to see them. Thanks for sharing.

12-05-2021, 05:21 PM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,124	Love the photos that you get at this park. Good variety, a red eared slider close up, two pelicans in flight, and a finely detailed capture of a starling. The second pelican looks like it is awaiting final instructions for landing. Good work.

12-05-2021, 07:29 PM	#4
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,962	The turtle is the one that amuses me. That pelican shot is fascinating to be sure! Difference between him and a 747 is that the cabin windows on the Pelican don't move. Wide-body jet plane banking for the final turn before landing, but his head is just straight on--eyes fixed right on you! But he sure is a ridiculous looking fella! Angky.

12-05-2021, 07:33 PM	#5
sarge Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 460	Outstanding photographs! My folks used to live in Gilbert. I used to live in Queen Creek. I miss AZ.

12-06-2021, 07:26 AM	#6
phx.david Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 1,611 Original Poster	Originally posted by 5ks Wonderful creatures and great captures! It's a joy to see them. Thanks for sharing. Thank you Originally posted by MikeNArk Love the photos that you get at this park. Good variety, a red eared slider close up, two pelicans in flight, and a finely detailed capture of a starling. The second pelican looks like it is awaiting final instructions for landing. Good work. For some reason the pelican landing reminds me of the the old Disney movie The Rescuers, granted that was an albatross. Thank you Originally posted by angkymac The turtle is the one that amuses me.That pelican shot is fascinating to be sure!Difference between him and a 747 is that the cabin windows on the Pelican don't move.Wide-body jet plane banking for the final turn before landing, but his head is just straight on--eyes fixed right on you!But he sure is a ridiculous looking fella!Angky. All the turtle needs is some shades. Thank you Originally posted by sarge Outstanding photographs!My folks used to live in Gilbert. I used to live in Queen Creek. I miss AZ. This is the time of the year to be here, just too busy for me to get out much until after the holidays. Thank you and Semper Fi.

12-06-2021, 08:20 AM	#7
sarge Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 460	Originally posted by phx.david Thank you For some reason the pelican landing reminds me of the the old Disney movie The Rescuers, granted that was an albatross. Thank you All the turtle needs is some shades. Thank you This is the time of the year to be here, just too busy for me to get out much until after the holidays. Thank you and Semper Fi. Agreed! I loved fall and winter out there

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OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,934	Originally posted by MikeNArk Love the photos that you get at this park. Good variety, a red eared slider close up, two pelicans in flight, and a finely detailed capture of a starling. The second pelican looks like it is awaiting final instructions for landing. Good work. +1 to that, terrific images!

12-06-2021, 08:30 AM	#9
tncasual Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Tennessee Posts: 880	Nice captures!