The Pelican and the Shark

This hapless brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is so busy begging for food from fishermen in a Key West (Florida) harbor that he doesn't notice... more

by Kay Brewer

Title

The Pelican and the Shark

Artist

Kay Brewer

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

This hapless brown pelican (Pelecanus occidentalis) is so busy begging for food from fishermen in a Key West (Florida) harbor that he doesn't notice the shark swimming directly below. I took this photo from the dock at Key West Bight, where a lot of fishing boats come in. The pelicans always gather.... They have a long beak and a large throat pouch for catching prey and draining water from the scooped up contents before swallowing.

Award: Tied for 3d place in the Bird With a Fish contest, FineArtAmerica.com, 10/23/21

Featured by FineArtAmerica.com groups:
1. Images That Excite You, 3/18
2. Wild Birds of the World, 3/18
3. Shadows Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors, 4/18
4. The 200 Club, 4/18
5. Art District, 4/18
6. Poetic Poultry, 4/18
7. Your Very Best Photography, 4/18
8. FAA Portraits - Birds!, 5/18
9. Wildlife, 6/18
10. Reflections and Rainbows, 6/18
11. 500 Views, 6/18
12. Animal Photographs, 6/18
13. 1000 Views, 9/18
14. Coastal Waterbirds/Shorebirds, 1/18
15. Birds In Focus, 11/18
16. USA Photographers, 4/19
17. Showcasing the South, 5/20
18. Florida – Art of the Sunshine State, 6/20
19. Southern Pride, 6/20
20. Real Beautiful Birds, 6/20
21. The Coastal Areas of the Gulf of Mexico, 6/20
22. A Birding Group – Wings!, 6/20 __________________________________

Hello and welcome to my photography and photographic art. I'm a Florida-based photographer who has traveled to almost all the US States and over 60 countries. You can travel from your armchair, picking up souvenirs along the way from my galleries. You will find original work of all genres, reflecting my extensive travel: landscapes from all over the world, wild animals (primarily taken in Africa) and birds up close and personal. Additionally I have abstracts, greeting cards, birds, digital art, flowers, butterflies, and much much more. Or give a gift certificate and let the recipient decide. See them all at https://1-kay-brewer.pixels.com/. You’ll find more like this photograph in my Birds gallery.

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March 21st, 2018