Relentless Freeloaders
Uploaded: January 24, 2013
Even after breaking away from the flock with a large carcass and nearly having it all concealed in it huge pouch of a mouth can a pelican relax. These small gulls are a relentless in attempting to steal as much as they possibly can. While any small bit is exposed they will hover & peck and as you see here almost land on the pelican in attempting to get a free lunch.
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Comments later going back to SLEEP !!!
Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000
Gord MacEachern January 24, 2013
Got my first chuckle of the day Jack, love it!! #1510820Tammy M. Anderson January 24, 2013
Fabulous action shot, Jack. Or should I say great food fight shot. #10531943Claudia Kuhn January 24, 2013
Love your title, but first thought you were referring to the pelican being a freeloader... guess they both are. #10531970Alan L. Borror January 24, 2013
An amazing capture, Jack...great narrative too! #10532142Lynn M. Whitt January 24, 2013
Great action capture Jack. #10532295Monnie Ryan January 24, 2013
Wow - a whole new meaning to "hunt and peck!" Very cool action shot! #10532322Colette M. Metcalf January 24, 2013
Great title for this outstanding capture, Jack!!! #10532539David Phalen January 24, 2013
Yes they are.:) Excellent action shot with outstanding light, colors and clarity!! #10533638Mike Clime January 24, 2013
What a capture, looks like they are standing on its head! PS - forgot to tell you that the tank was probably just painted green. #10533938John Connolly January 24, 2013
A wonderful story and capture Jack! Enjoy your snooze! #10534244Nadia Paul January 24, 2013
What an awesome capture Jack - great timing! #10534773Avril Young January 24, 2013
wow Jack well timed and capture, terrific photography.. #10535245Jeffrey R. Bange January 25, 2013
Great action shot Jack, but looking closely at the two gulls I might have had to change the title if your seeing what I'm seeing. #10537601Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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