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May 09, 2012 16:48 | #1

I have to say to you guys who get these birds in flight must have a good homeing device..LOL I had a horrible time keeping them in view.... anyways only got this one its the best i could do for now....
i think this is a Pelican... ?

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May 09, 2012 18:15 | #3

Yes and yes! Pelicans are great practice if you just sit and wait. Cool when they ride the waves Let's see some more!

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May 09, 2012 20:50 | #4

Keep practicing, they do get easier. Very nice shot of one of my favorite birds.

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May 10, 2012 08:48 | #5

You get this to the point you are satisfied and the next thing you know you'll be shooting Swallows!
Keep at it!

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May 10, 2012 11:52 as a reply to @ Diamond Lil's post | #6

Decent shot. You're lucky, we don't have any here except in zoos.

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May 10, 2012 17:01 | #7

thank you all.. i had never seen these birds "ride the waves' and their flight pattern was amazing...

As they say practice practice practice.. .. which i will try to do...

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