Great Cormorant

Posted by KK Hui on Wed Jan 23, 2019 6:10 am

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Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo

This guy made a sudden landing right in front where I was shooting this morning ...

Nikon D500, AF-S 500/4D ED + TC14E II

Manual, ISO 640, 1/2000, f/6.3

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by Ron Day on Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:29 pm

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KK, a super, close-in action capture. All of the splashing water and the extended wings really convey the feeling of motion. You did very well to respond and react to this "sudden landing." I have experienced similar "sudden landings" in my boat when birds are coming in to feed – they are very challenging because I often end up with too much lens. Very nice job here, plus the exposure appears right on the mark.

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by Cynthia Crawford on Wed Jan 23, 2019 5:30 pm

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Exciting action. Everything says "splash"! I can almost imagine getting wet- well done!

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by Carol Clarke on Thu Jan 24, 2019 3:31 pm

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The sudden landing of this cormorant gave you a great opportunity if you could react quickly enough, KK - and you certainly did! Fantastic action capture with the wings and water splashes, and a click shows the beautiful detail in the dark, wet plumage. Wonderful shot!

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