Another Pelican Launch Sequence (Page 2): Thanks, Iron Sight. Bubba...

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Iron Sight wrote:

👍👀!

Thanks, Iron Sight.

Bubba

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J-SPEIGHT wrote:

Nice set Bubba

Thank you, Jack.

Bubba

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Stash wrote:

Thanks, Stash.

Bubba

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yssirk123 wrote:

Excellent set!

Thank you, Bill.

Bubba

Earnest Botello Loc: Hockley, Texas

Great action sequence, Bubba.

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Earnest Botello wrote:

Great action sequence, Bubba.

Thank you, Earnest.

Bubba

suntouched Loc: Sierra Vista AZ

artesdecobo wrote:

Hopefully no one thinks this topic too repetitious, so here goes.

Friday morning, we had an infrequent (for South Texas at least) overnight freeze. Mid-afternoon the Brown Pelicans went on a feeding frenzy and provided me some great shot opportunities.

Here is a takeoff sequence wherein this male bird seemed very happy following a successful dive/catch. His open bill position mid-launch was quite comical. Enjoy.

Bubba

Bubba- you nailed theses- they are not repetitive but engaging and well done!

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suntouched wrote:

Bubba- you nailed theses- they are not repetitive but engaging and well done!

Thank you so much, suntouched. I appreciate your kind comments.

My comment regarding repetition was because I had posted a similar pelican takeoff sequence a week or so prior. However, every sequence like this I have imaged has yielded some similarities but also some significant variance.

Bubba

Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY

artesdecobo wrote:

Hopefully no one thinks this topic too repetitious, so here goes.

Friday morning, we had an infrequent (for South Texas at least) overnight freeze. Mid-afternoon the Brown Pelicans went on a feeding frenzy and provided me some great shot opportunities.

Here is a takeoff sequence wherein this male bird seemed very happy following a successful dive/catch. His open bill position mid-launch was quite comical. Enjoy.

Bubba

Another fine job, Bubba!

PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place

Fantastic sequence Bubba.

Don

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Bubalola wrote:

Another fine job, Bubba!

Thank you, Eugene. I appreciate your review.

Bubba

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PAR4DCR wrote:

Fantastic sequence Bubba.

Don

Thank you so much, Don. I appreciate your comments.

Bubba

Appy Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)

Wow. I've never seen a Pelican that looked like that one. I really like your sequence shooting theory. It makes the photos tell a story. Nicely done.

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Appy wrote:

Wow. I've never seen a Pelican that looked like that one. I really like your sequence shooting theory. It makes the photos tell a story. Nicely done.

Thank so much Appy. Story telling was my intent and I am glad you enjoyed these. When one observes a pelican launch from a distance, all you generally witness is a lengthy splash of water. Only by "freeze framing" can we witness the details of what is happening. Of course, slow motion video would accomplish the same thing, but I am not into video.

Bubba

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

artesdecobo wrote:

Hopefully no one thinks this topic too repetitious, so here goes.

Friday morning, we had an infrequent (for South Texas at least) overnight freeze. Mid-afternoon the Brown Pelicans went on a feeding frenzy and provided me some great shot opportunities.

Here is a takeoff sequence wherein this male bird seemed very happy following a successful dive/catch. His open bill position mid-launch was quite comical. Enjoy.

Bubba

Great set! Luv the action! Thanx for sharing.