The Way of the Cormorant

[mark greenhill]

The blue-eyed Cormorant is a powerful swimmer that after diving
to catch fish must periodically perch to dry and preen itself before resuming the hunt.
E-3 with Zuiko 70-300mm at 1/1250s at f/5.6 at ISO640 from 30 yards with handheld in-camera-body IS switched on.

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[Sonyguy]

Great shots of one of my favourite birds, I particularly like the guy sunning himself to dry his feathers. Only one very minor criticism perhaps, the shutter speed has just about frozen any wing movement. That said, I know how fast they are over the water and it takes a good panning technique to even get one in the frame. Of course, a fish would nice too.

 

[u8myufo]

You come good there Mark, a great set They are all good but the detail in #1 stands out.

 

[artyman]

Nice set of shots, #4 is the best for me, looks like he's tiptoeing on the water.

 

[mark greenhill]

Great shots of one of my favourite birds, I particularly like the guy sunning himself to dry his feathers. Only one very minor criticism perhaps, the shutter speed has just about frozen any wing movement. That said, I know how fast they are over the water and it takes a good panning technique to even get one in the frame. Of course, a fish would nice too.

Thanks Sonyguy - not sure why you'd want to show wing blur but I agree about the fish, mate!

You come good there Mark, a great set They are all good but the detail in #1 stands out.

Nice set of shots, #4 is the best for me, looks like he's tiptoeing on the water.

Thanks for looking in u8 and arty - it must have been one of my 'good' days!

 

[gromit99]

Of course, a fish would nice too.

Doh no pleasing some peeps...great set

 

[mark greenhill]

Thanks gromit.