Pelicans

[limeydal]

Not much happening out on the Bay today,but noticed some Pelicans soaring in towards a fishing boat.
Love to watch them soar just above the water ,using the "ground affect" (Is that the correct term seeing its on water? )
They were hoping for a free meal when the boats empty their bait tanks before docking and provided a good chance to get some close shots.
Hope you like,
cheers Dal

[Richard B]

Fab photos Darryl!

But you missed a good opportunity for an excellent thread title... "The Pelican Brief"

[pop]

i just came back from sd i skipper a 90ft yacht there in harbour island . great wildlife there OB rules

[Rogan]

The feather detail is impressive. Any Photoshop sharpening? Unsharp Mask to sharpen yields impressive results.

[limeydal]

Pop,
shame you didn't let me know! I would have loved to take you for a zip around. Glad you enjoyed your visit.
These were taken just of Shelter Island, the next one up to Harbour island.
Rogan; spot on. As the Canon I use softens the image, I nearly always use unsharp mask to bring out the detail.You can't really get the full impression on these reduced web images,but full size, it really makes them clear.
cheers dal