Cormorant

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Posted by Dan Walters on June 27, 2010 at 7:53 PM

Captured this cormorant at Sloan's Lake. Hard to find them this cooperative. Tahks for looking.

Canon 1D Mark2
500mm f/4L

Posted by Dan Walters on June 27, 2010 at 7:55 PM

And this one. Had to clip a little of the wings. There was some clutter. Still on the fence on this one...

Posted by Grant Collier on June 27, 2010 at 8:31 PM

I really like the 2nd one here!

Posted by John Mumaw on June 27, 2010 at 9:03 PM

I like 'em both very much, and am hardly on the fence about the second...it's my favorite.
You might consider cropping a bit from the left to go for a more symmetrical look.
What cool eyes they have, eh?

Posted by Joshua Hardin on June 27, 2010 at 10:12 PM

I don't think I've ever seen pictures of them this close. Nice eyes indeed. I'm not bothered by the tight crop on #2. Well done.

Posted by Morris McClung on June 27, 2010 at 10:50 PM

Only you could make these birds look this good! Feather detail and eye color are incredible.

Posted by Soubhik Patranabis on June 27, 2010 at 10:54 PM

Wow ! liked both of them.

Posted by Mike Dunn on June 27, 2010 at 11:09 PM

Both are great shots. really like the eyes.

Posted by Bob Karcz on June 28, 2010 at 9:26 AM

Super Dan! Those eyes look like jewels. Great detail.

Posted by Dave Showalter` on June 28, 2010 at 12:58 PM

Nothing to be on the fence about, Dan. Both are well-composed, initmate views of an amazing creature. The symmetry in the wing drying shot is superb.

Posted by Don George on June 28, 2010 at 1:32 PM

Great image of a most ignored species.

Posted by Todd Caudle on June 28, 2010 at 2:24 PM

Wow, cool photos, Dan.

Posted by Dan Walters on June 28, 2010 at 7:46 PM

Thanks for the comments!

Posted by Kurt Bowman on June 30, 2010 at 1:19 PM

Excellent detail in both shots Dan! I like the comp you went with on the second one.