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Bambi
10-08-2011, 02:42 PM
I've been to San Diego for work and just got back. I was able to get out in the evenings and take some pictures. On my first night I found these pelicans waiting for the fishermen to turn their backs. They were my first pelicans I've seen in person. He/she let me get quite close:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6214444960_7fae28b8d4_z.jpg

I wish I would have had more time to prepare but the fisherman caught me off guard throwing this bit at it:
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6213931031_120be6a9ff_z.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6215943731_87097f8e35_z.jpg
JAS_Photo
10-08-2011, 02:53 PM
Cool stuff! I guess those are the brown pelicans. Great sighting for sure.
Richard
10-08-2011, 02:53 PM
really nice and sharp set, shot 2 has fantastic action, its a real shame about the wing crop.
Marko
10-08-2011, 04:06 PM
Cool set Bambi - nice sharpness here!
Mad Aussie
10-08-2011, 04:38 PM
Great timing on that 2nd shot!!

First pelican huh? Seems funny when I see them flying over our house quite often :)
Michaelaw
10-08-2011, 05:42 PM
Just gotta love pelicans
Bambi
10-08-2011, 08:48 PM
thanks guys. I was happy with them but would have loved to have not cut off the wing :(

and yes-,my first - we don't have them here!
JAS_Photo
10-09-2011, 03:12 PM
The pelicans are awesome. We have a small flock that stays in Calgary every summer. Most Calgarians don't even know they are here. There is a small flock that stays in St. Albert on Lacombe Lake where my mother lives as well.
Iguanasan
10-09-2011, 09:22 PM
Lovely shots, Bambi... I liked 'em on Flickr and I like 'em here! :)
Yisehaq
10-10-2011, 02:18 AM
They are very nice shot Bambi!
Hillbillygirl
10-10-2011, 08:43 AM
Very well taken Bambi. Love the sharp detail.
Lizardqing
10-10-2011, 04:24 PM
Sharp photos. The last one looks like he is getting a bit impatient waiting for you to toss him a fish.
AcadieLibre
10-10-2011, 06:10 PM
Like all the photos but the first one is so well done as if it was posing for you.
Bambi
10-10-2011, 07:03 PM
thanks all!
casil403
10-10-2011, 08:52 PM
Love the look on the third shot B! Looks like he's a bit pissed!
asnow
10-11-2011, 06:27 PM
Awesome shots Bambi. Love that composition and detail in the first one. Also got to love those web feet.
Bambi
10-12-2011, 08:11 PM
cheers C and Snow. I love my 50mm lens for catching detail.