Fisherman's friend, a photo from Puntarenas, West

Photographer's Note

The brown pelican is a North American bird of the pelican family. It is found both on Atlantic and Pacific coasts from Canada in the north to Chile and Brazil in the south. Brown pelican eats fish and catches them by diving bill-first often submerging completely below the surface. Obviously pelicans also welcome free handouts from fishermen.

pajaran, Fis2, ikeharel, tyro, jemaflor, papagolf21, macjake, jhm has marked this note useful

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Fis2 (153165) 2020-05-04 11:01

Witaj Kari!
A very curious place.
This scene from daily life makes impression.
I like framing and colors.
The bird calmly waits for fish :)
Well done.
Nice new week.
Krzysztof

ikeharel (104645) 2020-05-04 11:18

Good evening Kari,
The title and the sight on that moment, conveys a double thought about: either the Pelican was waiting for a fish leftovers for him, or the fisherman kept a good watch not to let the bird grab any of the catch that maybe was small portion of a day's work...
Technically, a fine photo, well lit with distinct clarity.
My best regards,
Ike

lousat (128135) 2020-05-04 12:20

Hi Kari,funny title and lovely scene,with the pelican wating for some fish from the fishermen,lovely composition well done desite the light of mid-day,i like it! Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

clic (23520) 2020-05-04 12:20

Hello Kari What a peaceful mood radiating from this fishing scenery in which the bird plays hypocritically desinterested, hoping for at least a fish head or tail to swallow!! Interesting visual balance is provided by the pelican on one side of your frame, compared to the two fishermen lost in their thoughts over a beautiful natural decor.
Cheers

GyurMaster (20453) 2020-05-04 13:21

Hello Kari,

You caught the moment very well on this photo, for sure!

Best Wishes,
Gy.

tyro (30513) 2020-05-04 13:57

Hello Kari,

Who could blame a pelican? Anyone would welcome a good meal if they didn't have to work or pay for it! :)

Just as with your last photograph, I presume that you were either in a boat or else on the other side of the river when you took this picture - and I hope that there weren't any crocodiles around!

A fine picture with the two fishermen watching you as they keep hold of their fishing lines and the pelican sits waiting for its free lunch. The bright green boat adds a fine splash of colour too.

Excellent!

Kind Regards,

John.

ifege (29541) 2020-05-04 23:23

Hi Kari
This pelican looks very hopeful. Can't say I've ever seen a brown pelican. Good photo.
Cheers
Ian

jemaflor (133364) 2020-05-04 23:34

Hi Kari,
Photogenic scene with fishermen and this pelican, good timing to take the photo,good sharpness and colors, tfs.

papagolf21 (151737) 2020-05-04 23:49

Bonjour, kari,
Le pélican semble narguer un peu les pêcheurs en pensant que lui n'a pas besoin d'un grand attirail pour faire une bonne pêche.
l'image est belle et naturelle.
Très bien observé.
Amitiés.
Philippe

emka (150035) 2020-05-05 0:00

Hello Kari, In Europe we have swans, in America there are pelicans. Always a great joy to see them. Charming view.
Take care

MAlgo

macjake (95935) 2020-05-05 0:58

Hi Kari
thank you for your kind words on my latest post :)
We have Pelicans in Canada? Hmmmm...I certainly havn't seen any here on the West Coast, but perhaps on Vancouver Island, further west. Men can fish like this for hours and not be bothered at all. its kind of a funny looking scene. I wonder how long the Pelican waited for. fun shot
cheers
Craig

Silvio1953 (202800) 2020-05-05 3:27

Ciao Kari, nice scene with passing heron, wonderful natural colors and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (200789) 2020-05-05 6:22

Hello Kari,

Lovely picture with two people and fisherboat, of cours the Pelican is a nice addition
Excellent panorama view.
Nice contrast picture too, with the green area.
Very well done, TFS,

Best regards,
John.