There is a small dock near where I live that allows for close views of cormorants, grebes, and loons. This individual popped up right in front of me while fishing. I did get full body shots, but preferred this tight version to show detail.
There was no saturation added to the eye.
Canon 50D, 500 f/4,
1/1600 sec, f/5.6, ISO 400
Handheld
Beautiful looking cormorant, Aidan. That eye is amazing looking, and good detail in the blacks. Agree with adding some more room on the bottom. Nicely done!
Fabulous exposure. The blacks are beautiful and show off the green iridescence to perfection. Love the tight portrait and agree about a tiny little bit more room on the bottom. Top is fine. The eye is gorgeous.
Gail