Although they look very clumsy and awkward on the ground, I've found a new passion for photographing these big ugly birds. One of the cool things is they'll let you get pretty close to them without being spooked. And if you're anywhere along the coast of Florida, they're a dime a dozen.
This one was sleeping on a Dock in Cumberland Island GA. Real Early in the morning before the sun came up.
This was on the ferry ride back from Cumberland Island during sunset and the bird was coasting in the boats wake behind us.
This one was flying beside us on a different ferry ride.
Thought I'd share some of them as I never thought Pelicans would be a topic of photography...LOL







