Double-crested Cormorant Portrait

[Mike Landwehr]

Among the larger Florida birds, the cormorant is one of my favorites for portraits. This image was captured at Anhinga Trail last February. Processing was easy--RAW conversion, just a touch of tonal contrast, a slight crop, and selective sharpening. C & C always appreciated.

1D Mark II N
500 mm + 1.4x
1/500 @ f/8
ISO 200
Tripod


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[Stu Bowie]

Hi Mike, well, you certainly nailed the exposure, and love all the finer plumage detail, and the eye is stunning. I do like the curved neck, and just enough space all round. I would maybe give this a touch more contrast.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Mike - wonderful portrait. A little more contrast couldn't hurt, but it's stunning as-is too.

[stuart wanuck]

Like the image agree just a touch inc contrast

[Nancy Bell]

Excellent portrait! The plain green bkgd really sets off the wonderful colors and sharp details of the head. The curve of the neck makes a fantastic composition.

[gail bisson]

I really like this.
The IQ is stunning.
No nits from me on this one. well done,
Gail

[Nick Palmieri]

This is really working for me. Simple, sharp, good BG, eye looks sharp. Like it a lot!

[Tim King]

Nice portrait and that emerald eye is stunning. Great detail in every feather. Fine job.

[Satish Ranadive]

Fabulous portrait.Very nice composition.Beautiful colors,lights,BG and details.Love the eye.

Regards,
Satish.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Love the curve on neck and green eye. BG is also good. keep it up!

[Hayath Mohammed]

Outstanding in all aspects...the color, especially of the eye and that great pose.
As crisp as they come!

[David Salem]

Very nice head study. Love the eye and the detail is great. well done