pelicans in the mist … more like red mist descending. HaHa
Isabel Gibson
Barbara – I haven’t seen that usage for “anger” before.
Laurna Tallman
Very clever, Isabel. You have succeeded in producing continuity in a fantastic narrative. The comedic lines sometimes distract from their magnificence and the artistry of some of your photos. These birds deserve both memes and you have caught them deftly.
Isabel Gibson
Laurna – Thanks kindly. Very kindly.
Mary
Isabel, you found a gaggle or horde or herd of pelicans to play with! Wow, for your pictures and your movie!
Isabel Gibson
Mary – I did! On two days in a row – and I bet they’re still there, fishing just below the dam. Glad you enjoyed it.
Jim Taylor
For me, the most iconic image of pelicans (which, I admit, I have never managed to catch on camera) is the “splat” as they hit the water fishing — beak open, wings and legs flailing. It’s not like a gannet, which goes in like a javelin. Or like ducks and geese, who come in with landing gear extended. It’s more like a feathered mistake, from which the pelican emerges with its beak filled with water. And when the water drains off, presto, there’s a fish in there somewhere!
Jim T
Isabel Gibson
Jim – We saw them diving/fishing in the Galapagos (starting from about 20 feet in the air- maybe more) and you’re right, it’s very impressive. (It makes you wonder whether pelicans can be concussed.) Alas, I’ve never caught it in a photo, either. These were on a river so there was no diving from a great height, just a very intent circling and then, sploosh, ass over teakettle, as they ducked down to try to catch a fish.
pelicans in the mist … more like red mist descending. HaHa
Barbara – I haven’t seen that usage for “anger” before.
Very clever, Isabel. You have succeeded in producing continuity in a fantastic narrative. The comedic lines sometimes distract from their magnificence and the artistry of some of your photos. These birds deserve both memes and you have caught them deftly.
Laurna – Thanks kindly. Very kindly.
Isabel, you found a gaggle or horde or herd of pelicans to play with! Wow, for your pictures and your movie!
Mary – I did! On two days in a row – and I bet they’re still there, fishing just below the dam. Glad you enjoyed it.
For me, the most iconic image of pelicans (which, I admit, I have never managed to catch on camera) is the “splat” as they hit the water fishing — beak open, wings and legs flailing. It’s not like a gannet, which goes in like a javelin. Or like ducks and geese, who come in with landing gear extended. It’s more like a feathered mistake, from which the pelican emerges with its beak filled with water. And when the water drains off, presto, there’s a fish in there somewhere!
Jim T
Jim – We saw them diving/fishing in the Galapagos (starting from about 20 feet in the air- maybe more) and you’re right, it’s very impressive. (It makes you wonder whether pelicans can be concussed.) Alas, I’ve never caught it in a photo, either. These were on a river so there was no diving from a great height, just a very intent circling and then, sploosh, ass over teakettle, as they ducked down to try to catch a fish.