In sync on Stage 1 @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Los pelicanos were still in sync on stage 1.
Poultry in motion @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
They have been practicing this motion all day. Perfect execution as the referee agrees.
Funny photo @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Howzat for a turn around? Los Pelicanos!
Glamorous @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
El Bailero used the intermission well for a change in light.
D.I.S.C.O. @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
This surely adds some disco bling to the performance.
El Bailero vs Los Pelicanos @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It was a Head to Head scenario, a dance-off on the beach. Who would have thought of that!
Agility @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
The yellow masked dancer had the agility.
Comparability @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
The pelicans retained their comparability.
Peak a beak @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Outstanding usage of the beak.
Beaking through@ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Los Pelicanos?
To my left @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It really was fascinating to watch this masquerade. El Bailero performing to my left.
Los Pelicanos to my right @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Only to see Los Pelicanos responding the same way on the right hand side.
Stretching @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
El Bailero’s beak was the same length as his neck.
Long stretch @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
As it was for the pelicans. Both parties were shaking and twisting.
Disco ball @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
The pelicans themselves took advantage of sun-lighting circumstances. Sunny glimmers reflecting from the bay twinkled like a gigantic disco ball.
Reflections added @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
And they added another twist. Mirror reflections for a double effect? Brilliant.
Smooth @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Followed by an ice-cool look. How cute is he?
Experienced competitors @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
These are experienced competitors and used their home advantage well.
Scruburban moves @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It was the city-slicker’s turn. Will he come out with some scrub-urban moves?
Change of scenery @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
El Bailero changed his dance floor to a sunnier spot by the beach. He knew that he had to use his skillfulness against his oversized rivals.
Flying start @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
He is off to a flying start. Feather positioning and colouring are judgemental just as well.
Footwork @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
And the oh so important footwork.
‘Who’s bad?’ @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Yet, another ‘Jackson’ move.
Vikings @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
A plover viking.
Cool as @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Combined with an outstanding ‘Ice-T’ impression?
Twerking @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Wow. Twerk that.
Final act @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
You know it.
Ladies and gentlemen! @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Thank you!
Victorious @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It was a close call but there was no denying. Victory was on his side.
Obvious disagreement @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Some of the spectators didn’t agree with the referee’s decision.
Not fair! @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
A sense of apprehension hung in the air.
F…. @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Fudge!
Black and white @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Things weren’t as black and white anymore.
Los Pelicanos in the air @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
As Los Pelicanos took to the air! Synchronised as expected.
Random show @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
Although the photos used in this slideshow may not be used in consecutive order, but that is pretty much how this spectacle unfolded.
Random reply @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It sure looks like that on my camera. I twisted by the pool with my camera in hand as much as these highly engaging contestants did.
Unexpected spectacle @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
‘Unverhofft kommt oft’ is a german saying, which keeps reoccurring with my camera in hand.
Dance spectacle @ Woody Head, Northern New South Wales, Australia
It means as much as ‘expect the unexpected’ and clearly underlines my photographic adventures. As it did with these usual suspects. Many of us watch things, but simply don’t see things. It is all about timing, being at the right place at the right time. Unexpectedly.
But I do need to survey the signs just as well. Add a portion of luck to the mixture and anything can unveil in front of your lens. These are usually my most memorable snapshot explorations.
Travels with Ben 
Wow awesome ,great photos of the behaviour of these playful Birds.
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