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Pelicans

Fans of the Big Beaked Birds

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Pelicans Two by engride

Shoalhaven Heads, NSW, Australia / >
Pelican Silhouette #1 by David Orias

California Brown Pelican shot at dawn as the pelican approached to land from over the water. Santa Barbara, California
Morning Stroll - Balmoral Beach - The HDR Series by Philip Johnson

BETTER VIEWED LARGER A few of the locals enjoy the morning light, in the distance is North and South Head that form the entrance to Sydney Harbour. Balmoral Beach is a beatiful spot , a good place to sip a good wine , and enjoy a seafood Dinner. It is easily reached by public transport or car from the Sydney CBD. Balmoral Beach / In the vicinity of Balmoral Beach are restaurants, beautiful houses and expensive yachts. It’s an ideal place for a quick swim and takeaway fish and chips at sunset. In fact, its the type of beach where you can take your rollerblades, dog, bike, sailboard and football, or just a picnic basket. The middle area of the beach is graced with a classic footbridge across the sand to a tree-covered outcrop. A section is protected by a shark net. Head to the northern tip of the beach where you’ll find a small, shady park behind an old club building. From here, a short walk through the streets or around the rocks will take you to Chinamans Beach. You can hire sailboards & Balmoral Boatshed offers tuition. Next to the boatshed are the swimming baths, enclosed by shark nets and a wide boardwalk. At Balmoral beach you can take a ferry from Circular Quay to Taronga Zoo or Mosman Wharf and take the bus to the village of Mosman. You can discover nearby Taronga Zoo, and enjoy the breathtaking harbour views at the world’s only harbourside zoo. Swim at Balmoral Beach, one of Sydney Harbour’s best, followed by fish and chips on the beach. Relax at The Spit waterfront recreation area with marinas, restaurants and canoe hire, or join a local kayak tour. Balmoral features Balmoral and Edwards Beaches, both of which are separated by the outcrop of Rocky Point. Both beaches are usually referred to as simply Balmoral. The locality has views across the entrance to Middle Harbour to North Head, Manly, and Clontarf. The harbour beaches face north east and is sheltered from ocean swell by Middle Head. The entire beach is listed on the Register of the National Estate as the ‘Balmoral Beach Conservation Area’.[2] The conservation area includes the promenade, the esplanade, the Rotunda and the Bathers’ Pavilion, which date back to the 1930s. Equipment : Nikon D300 Sigma 10-20mm lens / Processing: 5 bracketted images, processed using Photomatix HDR Software, image saved as 16bit tiff, minor focus adjustment using Capture NX. No colour manipulation or filters used
Sun and Pelican by Patricia Gibson

This was taken at sunrise in Hastings this image is AS IS from the camera.
pelican silhouette by caroline ellis

Noosa River Extensive Folio Viewing / ”Caroline Ellis Web Site more photography click on Mootwingee
Posing by Kim Langmaid

Took this while in Port Maquarie. Hope you all like.
Shark Bay Sunset Pelican Parade by Houndstooth Studio

The Shark Bay Sunset Pelican Parade happens each evening, as the pelicans pack cruises close to the shoreline of Monkey Mia. Their dusk swim coincides with the return of the fishermen, who then clean their days catch on the beach. The pelicans approach in the hope of receiving a tidbit. Some see them as nuisances, but they are forever graceful and comical – and not shy when it comes to trying to snatch some fish! Taken at sunset in Monkey Mia, Shark Bay, Western Australia. Taken with a Canon 5D, 100-400mm L Series Lens @ 130mm, f5.6, 1/125th sec, ISO 1600, handheld. As is – the vignetting is natural, caused by the light subsiding around the bright sun. Featured in Waterfowl Group, Feb 2009, Australian Travel Photography Group & Animal Kingdom Group, May 2009. Winner of Sunsets over Western Australia Challenge in the Western Australia Group, April 2009.
Pelican In Flight by Madeline M Allen

My inner rumblings reflect my personal trials, dreams, needs and obligations. My Artwork reflects who I am! / / / / / Smudge Art TM. / Fractal Art / By: Madeline M. Allen Thank you for viewing my work Image copyright © 2008, Madeline M. Allen / Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited*
As They Sail Into The Sunset.. by DigitalDelights

As they sail into the sunset.. the end of a perfect day.. Also available in T-shirts Copyright Notice This image is the property of Jacqueline Dakin and may not be used wholly or in part without the prior written permission, including copying, duplicating, printing, publishing (even on a web site), reproducing, storing, or transmitting by any means what so ever. © Jacqueline Dakin
Scissor Happy by digitalmidge

Just a funny pelican that I thought deserved a chance to chop up some leaves..
"Do I Jump or Don't I ?" by Phil Thomson IPA

This pelican, standing on the edge, in the dawn light, was deciding whether or not to jump in to the river. I was going to give him 10 seconds of “thinking music” but I didn’t have a CD player with me, so I just took his photo instead !!

Recent Work

Woo Hooo by Virginia N. Fred

Now doesn’t he look like he is having the time of his life, I laughed so hard after seeing this. J.N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge in / Sanibel Island, Florida
In Repose: by Cherubtree

Famosa Slough: 11/09. Beautiful adolescent pelican.
Great Catch! by Tainia Finlay

I don’t normally put two of the same subject up but had so much fun with the previous pelican image I couldn’t resist sharing this one! The fisherman were gutting their fish and throwing the remains to an avidly waiting group of pelicans. Thank you as always for taking time to view. Canon EOS 50D / Canon 28-135mm lens / f/16, 1/1250 sec, ISO – 1250, F/L 127mm / Post edited in CS3
Pelican Mugshot by Tainia Finlay

I’ve enjoyed a lovely few days at Collaroy in Sydney. Couldn’t resist the pelicans waiting for an early ‘easy’ breakfast from the fishermen. Best viewed largely Canon EOS 50D / Canon 28-135mm lens / Polarizer / f/14. 1/1250 sec, ISO – 1250, F/L 132mm. / Edited in CS3 Thank you for looking, I appreciate your interest.
Pelicans at Broke Inlet by pennyswork

I took these Pelicans waiting for fishermen to return at Broke Inlet near Walpole in South West Western Australia
Three in a row by pennyswork

Took these three in Walpole on the South Coast of WA
Natural Fireworks by Adam Gormley

Had a blast this afternoon, a bunch of small cell electrical storms passed over, and there was plenty of opertunity to capture the fine displays Mother Nature put on. Lake Donella being one of my favorite places to shoot for wildlife, I thought I would try add them in too. This is only a 10 second exposure, the light was not pitch black yet, and the back lit sky was nice to add a bit of light to the scene. After this shot, the small fish in the shallows all went crazy, and I think it lightly zapped me, weird sensation. Lake Donella, Noosaville, Queensland, Australia. Canon 5D Mk II, 35mm. Available Very Large and definately best viewed large!
Shimering Waters by dawndavies

Took today at Bristol Zoo as the sun was going down. useing a fujifilm finepix J10. / pelican on the endangered list. / unicorndreams / Zazzle / /
Duo by Walter Quirtmair

See the Trio. / . / . / . / . / . / . / . / . / . / . / . /
All Pastel Colours by dawndavies

pelican shot taken at Bristol zoo this afternoon as the sun was begining to disapear, turned the feathers all sorts of pastel colours. Fujifilm finepic J10 used. / unicorndreams / zazzle / /
Pelican Tai Chi by Michael Moss

Brown Pelican, Long Beach California
Pelican by UncaDeej

This was taken at st helens,east coast ,tasmania.

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About This Group

This group is dedicated to the beautiful and unusual Pelicans of the world. So many people love them and they love to strike a pose, we thought it was about time they had a group all to themselves.

Scientifically in the Class of Aves, Pelicans are a very distinct group of birds with all 8 species belonging to a single genus. Distant relatives of the Black-Faced Cormorant and Frigate Birds, migrating Pelicans can stay aloft for periods as long as 24 hours. The Great White Pelican is the longest of the Pelican subspecies reaching 70 inches in length with a spectacular wingspan reaching over 120 inches. The Australian Pelican’s claim to fame is that it has the longest beak of any bird in the world.

Any and all pieces where Pelicans are the primary focus or an integral part of the piece are welcome. We welcome paintings, photos, writing, clothing and please add any exciting pelican facts in the forum. If there is anything we have forgotten – please submit it and we will let you know!

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