Double-crested Cormorant

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Captured this image back in Nov. of 2014 on Chincoteague Island. This is another pose from one I had originally posted. C&C welcome.

D700, Nikon 500mm f/4G + 1.4 TC, 1/250s, f 5.6, ISO 1250, Captured from car.

Geoffrey




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[Randy Stout]

Geoffrey:

I like the simplicity, curved perch, pose.

On my monitor, the image is just a bit dark, but this is a matter of taste in many cases.

Cheers

Randy

[John Mack]

This dark bird with the dark background works nicely.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Very nice image, I like the colours, if you were inclined you could selectively adjust the bird and or background to make it pop a little more. Maybe a little more sharpening to the head would be of benefit?

[Glenn Pure]

Nice work Geoffrey. A very typical pose for a cormorant, well captured. I agree with the critiques so far about brightening the bird and a bit of sharpening around the head.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Thanks everyone, and for your suggestions.

Geoffrey




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