Cormoran

[Ramon M. Casares]

Hi there! It's been a while since I posted, so today I want to share another from my Florida's days, I am leaving this Wednesday I I don't really want to!!!! :D
Well, it is just a Cormoran, one "ugly" bird that I find beautiful, here he has just had enought diving for the day... hope you like it! Have a nice day!

20D
70-200mm 2.8
TC 2X
580EX
Tv 1/2000
Av f8.0
ISO 400
Comp Exp -2 (I know, I was working with Terns ... :) )

[Dave Phillips]

unusual image in the surf....great eye color, that's the real beauty of these.

saw a tv show yesterday about how the Chinese train cormorant to dive and fish from a boat.
They have a collar so they cannot swallow. They return to the boat deck, give up the fish and go down for more.
They even dive and hunt in groups

[Fabs Forns]

The gorgeous eye really shows here. It was a treat getting to meet you and hope we can share quality time again :)

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the pose and eye contact!!!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Ramon,
I have enjoyed looking at your pictures and reading your posts. Have a safe trip home and keep posting!
Regards,
Nicki

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the walking pose and setting. The eye looks great. I might remove some of the specular highlights, especially on the neck. Thanks for sharing!

[Chris van Rooyen]

I love the sparkling dynamic feel of the image, and the blue eye really is captivating. Could possibly be a little sharper (?)

[Daniel Cadieux]

I only wish for more room above, but I like the movement felt and seen here.

[Alfred Forns]

It was a treat spending time with you Ramon !!! Will get together again !!! Fine looking Cormi and unusual settings !!!!

[Ramon M. Casares]

Thank you all for your comments! I really did had a wonderfull time here in Florida, I hope to be back here in winter :)
Well here's a repost, with (I think) better cloors and PP. Let me know what you think!
Have a nice day!

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Hola Ramón!
Your repost is even better! really nice detail here, I especially enjoy the water drops and the eye color which remains me a precious stone. Great job.