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Pelican 1 Cleared For Takeoff On Waterway 32L
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May 28, 2017 20:50:01   #
Farkle Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah
 
Having a little fun here.

Takeoff sequence of pelican.

Several shots, but smaller size for download.

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Canon 7D with Tamron 150-600mm.

Gear Down - Flaps Down
Gear Down - Flaps Down...
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Full Throttle
Full Throttle...
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Gaining Airspeed
Gaining Airspeed...
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Rotate
Rotate...
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Liftoff
Liftoff...
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Flaps up - gear up
Flaps up - gear up...
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Airborne
Airborne...
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Climbout
Climbout...
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Gaining altitude
Gaining altitude...
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Heading for destination
Heading for destination...
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May 28, 2017 21:04:41   #
CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ
 
Love this sequence, Phil! Outstanding.

What is that thing sticking out the far side of his bill?

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May 28, 2017 21:05:25   #
James56 Loc: Nashville, Tennessee
 
Love it Phil...such cool series with great captions. Perfect for us aviator fans. Great job.

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May 28, 2017 21:12:44   #
Farkle Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah
 
CathyAnn wrote:
Love this sequence, Phil! Outstanding.

What is that thing sticking out the far side of his bill?


Thanks for the comment CathyAnn.
I found the answer on the internet:
"During the breeding season, both males and females develop a pronounced bump on the top of their large beaks. This conspicuous growth is shed by the end of the breeding season".

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May 28, 2017 22:07:04   #
Farkle Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah
 
James56 wrote:
Love it Phil...such cool series with great captions. Perfect for us aviator fans. Great job.


James,
I am pleased you enjoyed viewing this series of a pelican in action. Thank you for your comment.

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May 28, 2017 22:36:04   #
ICUQT Loc: Columbia, NJ
 
Great captures! Thanks

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May 28, 2017 22:55:45   #
CathyAnn Loc: Apache Junction, AZ
 
Farkle wrote:
Thanks for the comment CathyAnn.
I found the answer on the internet:
"During the breeding season, both males and females develop a pronounced bump on the top of their large beaks. This conspicuous growth is shed by the end of the breeding season".


I had no clue, Phil. Thanks for letting me know.

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May 29, 2017 00:22:33   #
Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England
 
Excellent series and captions Phil, very enjoyable viewing.

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May 29, 2017 01:04:49   #
tbell7D Loc: Houston
 
Excellent set of sequential images. I also enjoyed your image appropriate comments.

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May 29, 2017 08:01:14   #
Carolina Wings Loc: Flew from North Carolina to Pennsylvania
 
Farkle wrote:
Having a little fun here.

Takeoff sequence of pelican.

Several shots, but smaller size for download.

Please view the DOWNLOAD view.

Canon 7D with Tamron 150-600mm.



Great Pelican sequence Phil

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May 29, 2017 11:32:40   #
Farkle Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah
 
ICUQT wrote:
Great captures! Thanks


Thanks for the comment ICUQT.

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May 29, 2017 12:18:54   #
Rathyatra Loc: Southport, United Kingdom
 
Great sequence!

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May 29, 2017 12:20:10   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Great set Phil.

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May 29, 2017 14:23:02   #
Farkle Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah
 
CathyAnn wrote:
I had no clue, Phil. Thanks for letting me know.


That's what they say on the internet, so it must be true!

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May 29, 2017 14:24:29   #
Farkle Loc: Salt Lake City, Utah
 
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent series and captions Phil, very enjoyable viewing.


Thanks for your comment Sylvia. Glad you enjoyed the viewing.

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