The Bleacher Seats | Phil Lanoue Photography

The Bleacher Seats

When I first saw this brown pelican gliding along the salt marsh scooping up some fish, it seemed like he had a crowd of spectators lining the upper deck seating area watching the performance. I quickly realized however, that the snowy egrets were paying absolutely no attention at all to the pelican. They were completely preoccupied with their own preening and seemed to have no interest at all in the pelican’s fishing action and technique! I thought the pelican might have hung his head down a bit and had a sort of dejected look on his face after failing to impress the fans in the seats.

41 thoughts on “The Bleacher Seats”

HansHB on March 1, 2013 at 2:56 pm said:

A lovely post!So much to see in your composition.
Great photos!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:18 am said:
  
  I really appreciate that Hans, thanks!
  
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janmasyn on March 1, 2013 at 3:16 pm said:

Nice photo’s and a great story Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:18 am said:
  
  Thank you for looking and commenting Jan.
  
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joserasan66 on March 1, 2013 at 3:38 pm said:

Una Vez Más Una gran Serie De Fotografías… Un Saludo.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:29 am said:
  
  Estoy muy feliz te gustan estas fotos 😀
  
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pixelspielerei on March 1, 2013 at 3:56 pm said:

So cute! Pure Harmony! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:18 am said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed these photos!
  
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Molly Argo on March 1, 2013 at 5:19 pm said:

Great shots and amusing story. I would have been standing and cheering for Mr. Pelican!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:19 am said:
  
  Thanks Molly! I was impressed with Mr. Pelican but does not look like he has many fans in snowy egret world.
  
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adinparadise on March 1, 2013 at 7:43 pm said:

I think those snowys were singing that Shania Twain song, “That don’t impress me much. ” 😀 Mr Pelican does look somewhat deflated in that last pic. Great photos again, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:21 am said:
  
  Yes he does look a bit deflated. Imagine being out in front of a huge (well six) crowd and have your best efforts go unappreciated?! It’s tragic is what it is. (Ok well not really but you know what I mean) 😛 😀
  Thanks for looking Sylvia!
  
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Bella Remy Photography on March 1, 2013 at 8:04 pm said:

This is a perfect title for a wonderfully fun scene ! Funny how they were all preening at the same time. Almost like they were giving the pelican a bow for his performance.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:22 am said:
  
  Thanks a million Emily, glad you liked these pics! Yes I thought what was funny was how all the snowys were preening and ignoring the poor neglected pelican. 😦 😀
  
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transplantedtatar on March 1, 2013 at 9:09 pm said:

Excellent shots, as usual–a funny story too.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:22 am said:
  
  I’m happy you enjoyed them, thanks!
  
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Amy on March 1, 2013 at 10:04 pm said:

Love this series. We can learn from these bird, like mind your own business…

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:23 am said:
  
  Glad you like these Amy! Yes we certainly can learn much from our friends in the marsh. 🙂
  
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Steve Schwartzman on March 2, 2013 at 1:14 am said:

That’s a nice balance between the pelican in the water and the other (and lighter) birds on land.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:23 am said:
  
  Thanks much Steve, I appreciate you checking these out and glad you like ’em!
  
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lylekrahn on March 2, 2013 at 2:00 am said:

Good story. And the whole bunch also seemed to be ignoring you as well.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:25 am said:
  
  I’m happy you liked the story, and ignoring me is typical. Bad enough I have friends that ignore me, I have to get the same treatment out in the marsh?! 😦
  
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Rexlin Victor on March 2, 2013 at 4:43 am said:

Beautiful shots!!!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:25 am said:
  
  Thanks! I’m happy you like them!
  
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meyer23 on March 2, 2013 at 4:49 am said:

Very nice story and beautiful pics. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:26 am said:
  
  I really appreciate you looking and commenting!
  
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Charlie@Seattle Trekker on March 2, 2013 at 4:58 am said:

Amazing photos, love the detail. Thank you for sharing.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:26 am said:
  
  Thanks a bunch! Glad you enjoyed these pics!
  
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crazytraintotinkytown on March 2, 2013 at 6:24 am said:

It must be nice to have your own cheerleading squad!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:27 am said:
  
  That squad may lose their jobs though, they don’t quite seem to have the required or expected energy. 😕 🙂
  
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Paula on March 2, 2013 at 7:53 am said:

I enjoy your photos as much as your writing 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:28 am said:
  
  I’m so happy you enjoyed the pics and story Paula! Thanks!
  
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Jane Lurie on March 2, 2013 at 10:07 am said:

Love your sense of humor! Great shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 11:28 am said:
  
  I really appreciate your kind words Jane, thanks very much!
  
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Chillbrook on March 2, 2013 at 12:45 pm said:

It really does look like he failed to impress Phil.. Poor thing. Those snowies are all so vain and self-obsessed. He needs to find an easier crowd! Great pictures. 🙂

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Fergiemoto on March 2, 2013 at 4:29 pm said:

LOL – they do look like unimpressed spectators! Great series!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 7:08 pm said:
  
  Yes they do. They paid no attention to the poor neglected pelican.
  Thanks for your kind coments!
  
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Ammi on March 2, 2013 at 6:44 pm said:

haha, your caption did give me a good laugh!
Really love the composition of this shot

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2013 at 7:09 pm said:
  
  Hi Ammi, thank you for looking and commenting, I appreciate it greatly!
  
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bits and pieces on photo on March 3, 2013 at 9:59 pm said:

nice story! 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 4, 2013 at 7:51 pm said:
  
  Thanks I’m happy you enjoyed it!
  
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