Cormorant

Gallery: AvianPosted August 23, 2017220 views5 comments

Lake Neuchatel, Switzerland
D810     300mm   f2.8 G ED VR2 x tc 1.4 series 3
f/9 ISO 400   1/500s    EV 0.0   WBA    Center Weighted   Handheld
Active D–Lighting Normal     Brilliant sunshine
RAW image, 47% full frame.   Photoshop CS6

As a rule I never get close to cormorants but this juvenile was an exception. It posed twenty times, including full-length views, outstretched neck and size 15 webbed feet. This shot was the closest, my last perch being very uncomfortable indeed!

Thanks for viewing
Your crits and nits are most welcome
David

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on August 23, 2017 at 11:54 AM

Excellent shot, David. I was disappointed when you mention the size 15 feet, that I don't get to see them in this shot! enlightened

It is a wonderful shot, with excellent detail. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on August 23, 2017 at 5:21 PM

A nice portrait, David. It's difficult to get close to the ones over here also, so getting this close is a real acheivement. The feather detail is wonderful.

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Comment posted by Peter J. Morrissey on August 24, 2017 at 12:20 PM

Hi David
The Cormorant has really nice detail and coloring, Nice work.
Peter

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on August 24, 2017 at 6:01 PM

Excellent detail and good control of the whites.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on August 27, 2017 at 11:21 AM

Real nice plumage detail. I like the eye. I can never get this close.

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