On the Gold Coast broadwater there are always pelicans about, and of course the ever
present Silver Gull (Larus novaehollandiae) is there to take what they can from us or the
pelicans. This pelican was tossing the fish into the air, trying to get it to go down head
first (so the spines fold back), and didn't realise how close he came to losing it.

400mm    1/1000sec    f/7.1    ISO/200    Flash:no   Metering:Evaluative   Exposure: Aperture


Comments

elaine
23 Jun 2009, 18:04
love the photo and the poem especially the last two verses.The poem adds a dimension to to photo which otherwise might have been overlooked. I know that seagulls are cheeky but I didn,t realise just how brazen they can be.The new latin name is very appropriate.

This photo is also begging for a clever caption.

dave
24 Jun 2009, 05:06
well caught Al - excellent timing - and the poem is a fine little morsel as well - good on ya
Tony Growden
06 Nov 2009, 13:56
Well timed capture Alan,and I agree about the Poem. You are a true wordsmith. It is very well written and very appropriate.
Well done. I look forward to more.
Regards
Tony
Cat
27 Feb 2010, 11:02
A 'once in a lifetime' shot. Beautiful capture.Has the 'wow' factor for me. The poem is more than a tidbit, you are so talented:) Cat
Kelly
23 Apr 2010, 01:07
Alan, I fell in love with this wonderful/comical & yet so natural capture... and the poety added more value... because I placed myself within your words.... Beautiful worded! Kelly
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Mooching Optimist




A "Moocher optimisticae"
that is my latin name
to lurk and loiter everyday
that is my practised game

To pilfer and to steal
with methods hardly quiet
a free and tasty meal
which is my given right

A 'tater chip, or piece of fish
are favourites on my diet
if the humans grant my wish
it always starts a riot

It is a work of art
from a pelican to steal
and if I'm not too smart
I could end up, the meal

An optimist and winner
I'll hover from behind
then quickly snatch his dinner
I'm sure he wouldn't mind

by alan fear

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