Double-crested Cormorant

Gallery: AvianPosted March 24, 20184,193 views10 comments

I was reviewing some images in my folders and came across this high key Double-crested Cormorant shot I took at La Jolla, California when I was shooting with Charlie VanTassel a few years ago. The bird is in peak breeding plumage and was calling to attract a mate.
Canon 7D 300F4 1/800 F6.3, iso 500, handheld

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10 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on March 24, 2018 at 6:53 PM

Pure art. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on March 24, 2018 at 7:03 PM

Great pose, Nate. I like the calling posture and the high key presentation.

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on March 24, 2018 at 7:44 PM

Excellent capture, Nate. It is pure art, as Jerry said.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on March 25, 2018 at 12:32 AM

I really thought this was something that belonged in the Photo Art gallery. the color and detail of the eye and beak are amazing Nate. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 25, 2018 at 5:22 AM

Wow, this is sensational, Nate. Love the light BG and the details on the head and bill. Excellent ! devil

, Cheers,
Hans

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on March 25, 2018 at 8:58 AM

Nate,

My kind of shot-- rich in color and detail with a very simple composition. Well done devil

....................Jim

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on March 25, 2018 at 11:46 AM

Outstanding high-key portrait Nate! I like getting the view of the blue mouth. Fine Art! devil

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Comment posted by David Schoen on March 25, 2018 at 1:48 PM

Really well done. The detail is remarkable. Quite artistic!

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on March 26, 2018 at 11:02 AM

Wonderful colors, Nate. The shape of the head in profile really pops nicely against the light background.

Max

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 26, 2018 at 4:32 PM

A lovely portrait of this beauty, Nate. I've just been reading about this species and the rather sad history of their relationship with us. I like that you got a nice glimpse of the blue gape.

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