This was a shot captured while walking on a commercial shrimp boat pier. The ever present Pelican was there waiting around to see what free food might be served.
Another ‘what I saw’.
A Fishing Pier
Tag Archives: Ocean Shore
Accommodating Sanderling
Skittish and fast, except for this one.
I was being careful to keep a safe distance when I walked by. He was feeding alone and of course a sudden move would be an instant disappearing act.
Instead he walked along side, tapping feet to scare up any sand worms in the surf.
I stopped for another shot, and surprise so did he.
I moved on, he came along too.
It makes life easier when the little guys do all the work for you.
Beach People
I stepped outside my comfort zone here. Way out. On a public beach, with people.
People from out of town rent their comfort and watch the shrimpers work. An occasional Pelican or Dolphin will send ‘ohhhs and ahhhs’ from the audience.
Above, and below, getting their vacation sun so they can look good back home.
For people who have never seen Rockaway Beach or Jones Beach in NYC this place is empty.
Chasing Right Behind, Dolphin
This is the moment of the explosion. Hunter and prey hitting shore with only a splash of water in between.
Consider the Dolphin is approximately 12 feet (3.5 M) long. This is a loud and furious chase.
Gave Them A Lesson In Style
At first this young lady stayed on her board, and waited. Young men were quick to grab a wave.
When the time was right…. and with flair.
Surfing, B&W
Surfing in black and white.
full disclaimer; that’s not me.
Dolphins And Pelicans On Shore
Pelicans were trying to steal a few of the fish pushed by some Dolphins here. There are many spits along the ocean here, I was on one, the action down a little further on another.
Sometimes it’s better, for perspective, to be a little distance away.
No free fish for the Pelicans this time.
Marsh Pier
This is something I never knew existed before moving here. Don’t know why, it makes perfect sense. A very, very, long pier into a marsh from your backyard.
Of course you need a hoist of some type to raise and lower a boat and other stuff. If the tide is right, just drop down and move on out into the ocean.
