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RJSorensen
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 12:01
A pair of shots of an American Pelican being caught off guard . . . lol. I was able to get within fifteen feet or so before this one of a trio jumped for the air. How cool is that, wind pushing out from between the feathers, water splashing and off they go, gliding into the wind.

There was a lone Blue Heron with them as well. Perhaps next time my shots of him/her will be better.

20D/100-400
RJSorensen
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 12:02
20D/100-400
Reigh Higgins
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 12:08
Beautiful bird and great shots! Keep up the excellent work.
RJSorensen
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 20:47
Thank you RH . . . I am glad you enjoy these funny birds as do I.
sparker1
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 20:53
Terrific shots. Love the pose in #1.
TammieO
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 21:13
Just have to smile when you look at these awkward birds. BTW-how did you know they were American? Did they show you their passport? LOL. Gotta love that 100-400!
Maureen Souza
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 21:33
Another set of great photos... I especially love the first one! I aspire to be like you...can't wait to get up the mountain a little later this spring and see what I can find.

M
RJSorensen
30th of March 2005 (Wed), 21:53
You have to get out to find that which nature will give you that day . . . I hope you have as much fun as I, Maureen.

Tammie . . . yes this lens is just the best and of course if a little is good, bigger and better must be . . . well you know. I am just happy to be able to shoot things people can recognize, lol.

Thank you Stan . . . as always.