Mirror reflection @ Nambucca, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It was another vigorous day on calm pelican waters.
Lunch break @ Nambucca, Northern New South Wales, Australia
For some more than others.
Good reaction @ Nambucca, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Some pelicans were victorious to pursue a fishy feast.
Bagged a meal @ Nambucca Heads, Northern New South Wales, Australia
A good eye and quick action is the key to success. No one can like a pelican.
Overhead view @ Woy Woy, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
On close range, this is an extraordinary sight.
Deflating @ Woy Woy, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
It actually shows a pelicans beak and sac proportionately.
Oversized water bomb @ Woy Woy, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
Well, I was impressed.
Penny for a though! @ Woy Woy, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia
I wonder what this pelican thinks.
Lurking @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Other birds tried their luck in a more opportunistic manner.
Quick reaction @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Fishermen are always generous suppliers by the fish-filleting market. A speedy reaction does increase your Success-rate.
Keeping your eyes peeled @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
One just needs to keep a good eye out every movement.
That’s it! @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
But, when even the last fisherman retires and takes away options dwindle, it is time for pelicans to retreat.
Incoming! @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
The setting sun reduces light by the minute, an important factor for these visual fishers.
Warming evening sun @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
As if the warm comfort feeling of the last sun rays isn’t a drawcard already.
Pole dancer @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
A spot up high on the light pole is magnetic to pelicans.
I see one, I see two, I see three @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Good company and a 360-degree view, what location would be better?
‘Howz your day been?’ @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
There is a yappy vibe along with these birds at this time of day.
‘Not in a chatty mood?’ @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Interactions with each other appear more diligent.
Chatty chatter @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
There is much to catch up on, it’s been an eventful day.
‘Bon jour, Mademoiselle!’ @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Some birds use the opportunity to find affection.
‘I had such a busy day today!’ @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
This pelican tries hard to impress his pole dancing neighbour.
‘Don’t worry about this guy, Darling’ @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
But she already had been swept off her beak by a competitor.
Awkward! @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Awkward silence.
‘Every night the same!’ @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
This is frustrating.
Let’s try somewhere else! @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
He came too late.
Sweetheart! @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Seems that these two found each other.
I have an itch right here! @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
On a different outpost, one pelican used a different technique to woo the other.
Eye to eye? @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Eye contact is important.
Did you fall out of Evan? @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
How about a cheeky smile?
That’s the way I like it! @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
She politely obliged.
Still scratching @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
The nightly cleaning routine wasn’t any different from the one held in the morning. All-day in fact.
Smiling at the sunset @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
But the light made the difference. The Flaming appearance from the setting sun were just as spectacular.
Pelican on fire @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
The last fading sunlight gave these birds a stanch of pink.
Oversized Galahs @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Their appearance stood out like an oversized galah.
Sunlined @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Occasionally, the sun glimmered through a few outstanding feathers.
Last scratch @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It is those small factors that determine a great photo.
Brilliant colours @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Being occupied in a photoshoot madness, I need to concentrate on photographic rules and laws such as aperture, shutter speed and frame size.
Odd behaviour? @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It’s only after the photoshoot, that I realize the behaviour and appearance of my objects.
Clearly captured @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Photos speak a clear language. And if non-photoshopped, they just don’t lie.
One plus two @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Within the last fading sunlight, all lamp posts were occupied.
Full house @ Evans Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Some had the whole post for themselves, while others doubled up. Bonne nuit.
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