Quietly and without any fuss Pelicans glide around the edges of the harbor. Generally moving at a slow speed, the shot is all about the angle.
Coming straight at me, this pair turned together like a pair of dancers.
They veered off at the last moment, following the shape of the USS Yorktown and staying over the water. I was at the edge of the flight deck where the deck becomes wider.
This single Pelican was also following the edge of the Yorktown, a little higher off the water, with the Charleston Peninsula as his backdrop.
The Pelican’s large wingspan makes a shot against the sky work. The feather and chest detail show off nicely as he passed over me with just a tilt to alter his direction.
Taken three days in May, 2017.
Terrific photos Ellen. And the first one of the pair flying towards you, that really must have been exciting!
Thanks, Belinda! It was, especially after missing three or four other groups, noticing as their but ends went by me!
One of my favorite birds to watch while sitting on the beach in Mexico. Your photos are great, so clear. Great post.
Thanks, Maggie. They are fun to watch, appearing to fly so effortlessly.