Eye of the cormorant

[Josh O'Donnell]

I found this very cooperative cormorant last week during my visit to the Wakodahatchee Wetlands near West Palm Beach, FL. This is a pretty significant crop but I knew I was going to have to do so when I made the image. Thankfully the end result is pretty much exactly what I envisioned when I made the image. The only thing different is I wish I could have captured my own reflection in the pupil, unfortunately I never got that. Also, I'm not sure if this is the correct topic for this image, if it needs moved please do so mods.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300mm F4 + 1.7x TC
1/800
f/9
ISO800

[denise ippolito]

It's cool -I like the colors- Great details!!

[Josh O'Donnell]

Hey Josh,

Long time no speak man... I still remember that trip we made to Viera and M.I.

Love the details and wonderful colors. The crop is holding well.

Happy New Year!![/quote]

Happy New Year to you too, I hope all is well in FL.

I moved up to the DC area about six months ago for a new job and last week was the first time my camera gear had seen the light of day in a LONG time.

[Alfred Forns]

Well done Josh Love the eye placement High impact and love it all !!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Very cool details and colors, I guess you could have posted this in the macro forum, too. :)

[Joerg Rockenberger]

WOW. Doesn't the pupil and iris look like an undersea volcano seen from above? Or a hot vent in one of the colorfull pools in Yellowstone? Really like it. Congrats. JR

[Dave Phillips]

I love the close in crops Josh....the color/detail/pattern nd crop all come together for a super image. Congrats on being close enough to get this

[Juan Aragonés]

That eye rocks Josh, it is like a miniature blue planet on the cormorant face. If this one were mine I think that Iwould go for a less square crop, adding more room at the right but it is just a personal taste. Happy 2009!

[Tony Whitehead]

Amazing colours and textures. Quite mesmerising.

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

I really like the crop and the details!!!