Friday, February 18, 2011

The birds are the same but the shadows differ

Brown pelicans in a quiet harbor in Florida reflect beautifully, as does the red on the boat.

Brown pelicans in Cancun, Mexico, cause only faint reflections in the shallows of the Atlantic.
Photos by Richard Schear

Posted for Weekend Reflections hosted by James at Newtown Area Daily Photo.
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16 comments:

  1. Mr PuddyFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Wow Kay,
    the photos are superb !!!! Mom love the light and reflection on the first photo ( She is weird ! I love the first photo because so many big birds )

    xxxxx
    Puddy and Mom Boom

    PS : Dear Kay, I think Lindy should have her own blog. I miss her : )

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  2. Sylvia KFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Love the pelicans!! And what great reflections for the day! Hope you have a wonderful weekend, Kay! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  3. GineFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    L'eau de la première photo paraît presque métallique. Très beau !

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  4. DimpleFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    The reflections are beautiful, but I prefer the brown pelicans all in a row! (And I think Mary Contrary would, too!)

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  5. Pat TillettFebruary 18, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    BEAUTIFUL!
    I love both of these photos!

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  6. LewFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    Standing on a post, you wonder how are able to fly. But airborne they are graceful and scooping up fish with that big bill is amazing. The first image is a delightful, shimmering reflection!

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  7. JulieFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Such different pelicans from what we have here in Australia. But they are a gorgeous bird, no matter the variety.

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  8. marinaFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I love the photo of the pelicans.
    And the reflections in the 1st photo are great!

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  9. JimFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Terrific shots.

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  10. forgetmenotFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Two great shots. The pelican is such an interesting looking bird.

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  11. KayFebruary 19, 2011 at 12:30 AM

    Wow! I love both photos, but that first one is really spectacular with that black of the water.

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  12. cieldequimperFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:56 AM

    Ah wonderful! And adding the name of the boat was a stroke of genius. I wonder what happens when an eagle meets a pelican!

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  13. FranciscaFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Don't recall ever seeing so many pelicans together. Wow.

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  14. 'TsukiFebruary 19, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    The first one is really awsome... The water looks like some melted gold... The colors are so vivid on it... I love it !

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I don't see a lot of pelicans, so this is a treat and their reflections are wonderful!

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  16. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 21, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Pelicans are a huge favorite of ours -- I love that you "collect" them on your travels.

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