Big Day Of Fishing | Phil Lanoue Photography

Big Day Of Fishing

Actually, there was nothing big about it at all. I was watching a pelican getting all pumped up to fish in the salt marsh this afternoon and sure enough, he plunged right in.

I knew he caught something, and when he opened up that big yap I instantly saw what it was.

No, I made that up, I didn’t see anything. It wasn’t until I got home later today and looked at the photos that I saw the pelican had caught the tiniest fish on the face of the earth. He probably really had several, but these were small fish, really small.

I suppose if he catches enough of them, as in huge mouthfuls, it might fill him up. But at this rate he will need to snag a jackpot soon!

41 thoughts on “Big Day Of Fishing”

niasunset on March 18, 2015 at 6:24 pm said:

I am speechless…. Bravo dear Phil, this is great photographs. Thanks and Love, nia

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 6:32 pm said:
  
  Oh thank you so much Nia! You made my day! 🙂
  
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Sarah Longes - Mirador Design on March 18, 2015 at 6:45 pm said:

Oh what wonderful close-ups! Really like the cropping 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 6:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much! Glad you liked the big guy!
  
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  - Sarah Longes - Mirador Design on March 18, 2015 at 7:45 pm said:
    
    He’s just fantastic!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 8:40 pm said:
      
      It was funny too because normally I will see several out there but today only this one. But he was a nice pelican. 😀
      
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      - Sarah Longes - Mirador Design on March 20, 2015 at 5:52 pm said:
        
        I actually find it easier at times to have just one subject to focus on, otherwise you’re scanning all directions deciding where to train the lens!
        
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        Phil Lanoue on March 21, 2015 at 10:55 am said:
        
        Oh that’s 100% the truth! When we get something like a good size group of snowy egrets all fussing and fighting all over the place it’s much more difficult trying to decide who to focus on at any one particular moment.
        
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        Sarah Longes - Mirador Design on March 22, 2015 at 6:49 pm said:
        
        I always end up screaming at myself for having the lens pointed in the wrong direction 😉
        
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Beverly on March 18, 2015 at 6:51 pm said:

Excellent, as usual!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks a bunch glad you liked seeing the pelican!
  
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Linda on March 18, 2015 at 7:56 pm said:

These are the best yet!!!! I love them!!!! Such great close-ups of these great great pelicans, I love their furry heads, and I know you will probably think Im nuts, (i am but in a good way) but Ive always wanted to pet their heads…..but knew it was not the thing to do no matter how much I love them…They are so great, I love them the best of all bird friends…..I miss them alot!!!! Living way up in the northeast, there is no way they would be here…also they are very smart birds…lol Thanks again Phil…

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 8:44 pm said:
  
  At one point this guy was standing out of the water right in front of me and I had thoughts of walking down and giving him a scritch on the top of his head like you would pet a cat. 🐱
  
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Sandra dieLimburgse on March 18, 2015 at 8:20 pm said:

The first picture is realy great !! Love it

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- Phil Lanoue on March 18, 2015 at 8:44 pm said:
  
  I’m very happy to hear that thank you!
  
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naturesnippets on March 18, 2015 at 9:22 pm said:

Absolutely fascinating!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 19, 2015 at 9:53 am said:
  
  Thanks for looking and commenting and glad you liked these!
  
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Jim Davis on March 18, 2015 at 9:46 pm said:

Artist at work here, great shootin Phil!!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 19, 2015 at 9:53 am said:
  
  I appreciate that Jim, thank you!
  
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donna213 on March 18, 2015 at 11:28 pm said:

Your closeup photo is extrodinary. All are wonderful, but to see the eye like that, wow.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 19, 2015 at 9:52 am said:
  
  Thanks a million Donna, glad you liked these pelican pics!
  
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Lyle Krahn on March 19, 2015 at 12:33 am said:

So much for the large economy size model. Great shots.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 19, 2015 at 9:51 am said:
  
  Eating smaller portions is all the rage this year!
  
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Patrizia M. on March 19, 2015 at 4:23 am said:

Le tue foto mi hanno lasciata senza parole, dire che sono eccezionali è veramente poco!!
Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on March 19, 2015 at 9:56 am said:
  
  Mi rendo conto che molto Pat, grazie! 😀
  
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foxleyladym on March 19, 2015 at 8:44 am said:

The first picture is really something – those beautiful eyes! He was obviously having an hors doeuvres before the main meal!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 19, 2015 at 9:51 am said:
  
  He requested the tiny fish dish as a starter. Excellent choice!
  
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Amy on March 19, 2015 at 11:31 am said:

My Goodness! What a series, Phil! The third shot, wow!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 19, 2015 at 12:32 pm said:
  
  Hey thanks Amy! Happy to hear you enjoyed the pelican photos!
  
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Raewyn's Photos on March 19, 2015 at 2:00 pm said:

Great photos as always. Love the second and third ones a lot.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2015 at 7:33 am said:
  
  I appreciate that very much thank you.
  
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Rolling Harbour on March 19, 2015 at 2:03 pm said:

Fabulous sequence, Phil! RH

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2015 at 7:34 am said:
  
  I’m very happy you enjoyed seeing the always fun pelican!
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 19, 2015 at 4:03 pm said:

Both hubby and I are absolutely gob-smacked by these photos, Phil. Mr. P certainly won’t get fat on that size fish though. 😀

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- Phil Lanoue on March 20, 2015 at 7:37 am said:
  
  Well I’m thrilled to hear you both liked the pelican pics Sylvia! Several have found this one relatively small pool of water that gets landlocked at low tide and they seem content to scoop up the tiny fish that can be found there.
  Whatever works I suppose. 🙂
  
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The Lite Rider on March 20, 2015 at 4:07 pm said:

How on earth – that close-up in the first shot. It’s stunning! Well, they all are.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 21, 2015 at 10:53 am said:
  
  Well I appreciate that very much, thank you! 🙂
  
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Pat on March 20, 2015 at 4:20 pm said:

He’s awesome.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 21, 2015 at 10:53 am said:
  
  He’s a cool dude.
  
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Jon Rista on April 19, 2015 at 8:19 pm said:

That first shot is amazing, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on April 28, 2015 at 7:47 am said:
  
  Thanks very much for looking and commenting!
  
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