Can A Cormorant Be Regal Like An Eagle...

I captured this image of a Cormorant at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida. The perch is what it is... kind of like golf, you have to play the ball where it lies. Definitely built for swimming, strong legs and paddles for feet. 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)
1/1000 F/5.6 Matrix Metering +1 EV ISO 450 AWB, camera supported by a monopod
Post processed in Lightroom 6 and Photoshop Elements 10
Cropped for composition and presentation

Joe:

I have always thought that the dark edges on the scapulars and coverts, plus that signature green eye, makes cormorants very photogenic. Perhaps not as majestic as an eagle, but still very nice.

You couldn't ask for a better pose. The post is what it is.

Cheers

Randy

Nice clean image with excellent feather texture, Joe.

Stunning high key image. Nice work.

You did a great job on the IQ here and your PP. Like the HK effect although wish for a different perch.