Mavericks … Not
The Mavericks Surf contest was held today. No, I did not shoot it, unfortunately. I took photos of pelicans instead, not quite the same but the best I could do under the circumstances. Check out our Guide to Photographing Pelicans in La Jolla.
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| Brown pelican closeup showing characteristic winter mating plumage, including yellow head, dark brown nape of neck and red gular throat pouch. La Jolla, California, USA. Image: 20154 Species: Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus Location: La Jolla, California, USA  |
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| Brown pelican raising its bill in a head throw to stretch is throat. Winter plumage, non-mating coloration. La Jolla, California, USA. Image: 20155 Species: Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus Location: La Jolla, California, USA |
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| Brown pelican spreads its huge wings to slow before landing on seaside cliffs. La Jolla, California, USA. Image: 20156 Species: Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus Location: La Jolla, California, USA |
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| Brown pelican portrait, resting on sandstone cliffs beside the sea, winter mating plumage with distinctive dark brown nape and red gular throat pouch. La Jolla, California, USA. Image: 20157 Species: Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus Location: La Jolla, California, USA |
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| Double-crested cormorant. La Jolla, California, USA. Image: 20159 Species: Phalacrocorax auritus Location: La Jolla, California, USA |
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| Brown pelican spreads its huge wings to slow before landing on seaside cliffs. La Jolla, California, USA. Image: 20164 Species: Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus Location: La Jolla, California, USA |
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| Brown pelican portrait, winter mating plumage with distinctive dark brown nape and red gular throat pouch. La Jolla, California, USA. Image: 20179 Species: Pelecanus occidentalis, Pelecanus occidentalis californicus Location: La Jolla, California, USA |
