Double-crested Cormorant

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image this morning at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED shot at 400mm (600mm FFE)
1/2000 F/7.1 Matrix Metering + 2/3 EV ISO 1400
Post processed in Lightroom CC and Photoshop CC, burning patches of feathers for even exposure
Cropped for composition and presentation

[Bob Smith]

This is a very nice presentation of the feather colouring and detail on a bird that viewed from afar usually just looks black and a touch oily.---and I love the detail you've caught in the eye here Joe. My only concern is I feel like the bill is a bit too silvery although upon reconsideration that does make for a lovely setting for the gem-like eye.<script type="text/javascript" src="safari-extension://com.ebay.safari.myebaymanager-QYHMMGCMJR/bb609cd7/background/helpers/prefilterHelper.js"></script>

[Bill Dix]

Great preening pose. Nice exposure and detail on the black feathers. Would work nicely for either this month's theme or next month's. Love the eyes on these guys.

[stuart wanuck]

yes well done nice detail

[Satish Ranadive]

Magnificent image, Joseph. absolutely superb preening pose with lovely eye.
Great details and superb composition.

Regards,
Satish.