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Brown Pelicans are huge, stocky seabirds. They have thin necks and very long bills with a stretchy throat pouch used for capturing fish. Their wings are very long and broad and are often noticeably bowed when the birds are gliding.

My interest in photography began in middle school and continued throughout my career as a historian for various units in the United States Air Force. That is where I began concentrating on scenic and wildlife photograph. With the numerous deployments and permanent duty stations I refined my art and improved my equipment. After retiring from the service, I began working with a school photographer in Idaho and learned individual and family portrait, school sports, and wedding photography. I started my own business and did well enough to support my family. However, as my eyesight began to diminish, I was unable to properly focus film cameras. I simply could no longer provide the quality that I expected from myself, and I sold the business...