Fort Fisher Air Force ... for my Dad by OldHippieKeyboard
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My father and I used to fish off the coast of Fort Fisher (a Civil War fort) from his boat, the Pop-a-Top. When he'd see Pelicans flying by in formation, he jokingly called them the Fort Fisher Air Force. This year marks the 15th anniversary of his death, and I decided to spend a few hours down there where I can often feel his presence. As I was sitting on the shore I saw these birds high over the area where I spread his ashes to the sea from aboard the Pop-a-Top, per his request. I grabbed my camera which, luckily, still had the telephoto lens attached and snapped this shot.
The result is a little blurry since it was a hand-held long-lens shot, but I believe my father will enjoy the pic.
So this one's for you, Dad.
I miss you...
Comments (21)
Richardphotos
very impressive hand held capture and excellent remembrance of your father
auntietk
Very cool image and dedi. Sounds like you had a good day. Nice memories!
Dianthus
What a lovely capture hippie. Memories are special in our hearts:)
Firesnuffer
A wonderful way to honor your father. An excellent shot I'm sure he would be proud of!
ascript
Wonderful ;)
lizzibell
Beautiful...
theprojectionist
Yeah this is terrific Pelicans are a big favorite
Merrylee
So touching.....My son was just starting to bond with his dad when he died...I'm not doing very well myself, it's only been a year....but we have are memories right.
nikolais
wish I was a penican.... touching story and relevant illustration. thanks for making me think about my dad. RIP, wonder why you use "would". he definitely will!
OldHippieKeyboard
You're right nikolais. I'm changing that now. Thanks everyone for all the wonderful comments so far.
mamabobbijo
Did you notice just the one slightly out of formation trying to get your attention? I tihnk perhaps it may be a wave. Wonderful story of an intimate memeory. Thanks for sharing.
OldHippieKeyboard
Yes, I did, BJ. I got the same feeling and it was very eerie and wonderful. Glad someone else caught that, too.
Valerie-Ducom
Wowww, it's excellent this picture and very nice composition ! I'm sure your dad appreciat it, very beautiful memory of him ! Good day my friend and be happy :)
markon
Great image and a wonderful rememberance of your father
pakled
wow..only 2 and a half hours' drive from here..;) great pic.
RobyHermida
wonderful POV
tizjezzme
Oh, isn't that sweet. What a touching photo and story.. I'm sure your Dad is smiling upon you now. I love this.. its very touching.
alhak
wonderful shot and fabulous way to remember your Dad, I'm sure he enjoys this one!
NekhbetSun
Lovely and touching work S
Atom
Really awesome shot!
vaggabondd
I see a lot of Pelicans flying by my place in Umatilla. to me they look like they are b 52 bombers or something. They are cool birds and this is a nice dedi. nice job