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Crash Dive.

© Dick W. Wyatt

Crash Dive.

Uploaded: January 13, 2011

Description

For those who have never seen a pelican hunting I'll explain--
They fly over the water, if they spot something they dive into the water and usually come up with something to eat.
I doubt this gets a EP but I wanted to share .


Comments

Tiia Vissak January 14, 2011

a great action image! #1343960

Ann Coates level-classic January 14, 2011

Wow, never seen this before. Fantastic capture Dick. #9161866

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 14, 2011

Looks like he is about to break his neck at this angle, Dick. Amazing wildlife image. I think it WILL get an EFP. Originality is have the game!

-Laura #9161893

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 14, 2011

Great timing and info, Dick!

UB. #9161899

Kerry Hill January 14, 2011

Wow excellent timing and capture Dick! #9161900

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 14, 2011

Outstanding timing and capture, Dick. Great info too. #9161956

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic January 14, 2011

Incredible timing! A wonderful action shot. You have a talent to capture such action! I like this image a lot Dick! #9162005

Ellen Hodges January 14, 2011

Never saw that before, Dick! Fantastic timing to catch that super fast action!!! Wow! #9162060

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 14, 2011

Great timing with this - Well done!! Jeff #9162086

Gord MacEachern January 14, 2011

Wow, this is amazing, thanks for sharing!! Perfect moment captured beautifully Dick! #9162267

Monnie Ryan January 14, 2011

Just too cool, Dick -- love it! FYI, Jack's home now. In a couple of days he may ask for some tips on taking photos out of a car window! ;-) #9162801

Ann H. Belus level-deluxe January 14, 2011

Perfect timing to get this superb shot, Dick...this is fantastic #9162817

John Connolly January 14, 2011

Super timing here Dick! I don't recal seeing our pelicans dive into the water, but I guess they do! #9162978

Ray Thoms January 14, 2011

Great shot Dick....great timing as well!!! #9163053

Jack Gaskin January 14, 2011

Nice results Dick. Spent a few hours monday shooting just what you have here. They are a HOOT to watch.

Happy shooting
Jack #9163176

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna January 14, 2011

HOLY MOLY! Talk about perfect timing! FANTASTIC capture, Dick! :-) k #9163409

Fanie Heymans January 15, 2011

Perfect timing Dick! Thanks for sharing! #9163857

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