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The Prize
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The Prize

by Luke Ormand

Gallery: AvianPosted November 17, 2013209 views3 comments
I was visiting Green Cay Wetlands this past week and right after I arrived I spotted this Double Crested Cormorant with a fish it had speared (red-eared sunfish). The Cormorant swam with this fish out of the water until it reached a snag next to the shoreline where it pummeled the fish until it was able to swallow it. It was a really cool thing to watch and I'm glad I got some great photos from it

Nikon D7100 300mm f4 + 1.7X TC HH
f/6.7
1/2500s
ISO 500

Full Frame, minor edits in LR5 and CS5

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 17, 2013 at 11:38 AM
What I do like about this shot, is that the prey is the main subject. I also like the empty space on the right - however I am missing part of the 'virtual body' of the Cormorant. But that said, I wish it were mine :smile: , cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on November 17, 2013 at 6:17 PM
Cool light and action, Luke. I look forward to shots of the sequel.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on November 17, 2013 at 7:50 PM
Sure this isn't Nessy? Good shot I like your composition. Hope you have more to share. Thanks for sharing.
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