Double-crested Cormorants
Sep 25, 2017 00:08:23 #
These birds are fairly common in my area, and they are very competent fishers. Due to their very dark color, they can be difficult to photograph. I often find it hard to get sharp images and decent detail. You can tell that these birds tend to forget their manners at feeding time. They are not big on sharing meals with their siblings. I've always thought they have striking looking blue eyes.
Sep 25, 2017 06:15:27 #
One of my favorites. You are sooo correct that they can be difficult. I really like 2&3. The quietness in the third would go onto my wall. 👍😎
Sep 25, 2017 06:18:36 #
You sure overcame the obstacles. Three beautiful shots of a very handsome bird(s).
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Sep 25, 2017 06:33:46 #
Sep 25, 2017 06:51:33 #
Lame-Duck wrote:
These birds are fairly common in my area, and they are very competent fishers. Due to their very dark color, they can be difficult to photograph. I often find it hard to get sharp images and decent detail. You can tell that these birds tend to forget their manners at feeding time. They are not big on sharing meals with their siblings. I've always thought they have striking looking blue eyes.
Mike, they may be difficult for me but your photos are fantastic. Number one would be on my wall for sure, or maybe all three of them.
Greg
Sep 25, 2017 08:51:28 #
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Sep 25, 2017 11:16:22 #
Sep 25, 2017 12:12:16 #
WOW... fantastic images, Mike and love the eyes and details you captured and I go a chuckle seeing feeding time... poor mama!!
Sep 25, 2017 16:00:46 #
Superb series Mike, excellent details and compositions. #2 is an endearing capture. 
Sep 25, 2017 18:37:08 #
Lame-Duck wrote:
These birds are fairly common in my area, and they... (show quote)
these are wonderful...sharp and beautiful colors mike. the second shot is so funny....good job on all of them!
Sep 25, 2017 18:53:14 #
Sep 25, 2017 20:09:06 #
Great stuff. Love the flight and feeding. The last: what a wonderful background. If only that limb over the birds head were a bit higher. Just seems to crowd a bit, but still a wonderful image.
Sep 25, 2017 21:55:51 #
Outstanding work on these, Mike. All three are great and I, too, love their beautiful eyes!
Sep 25, 2017 21:56:49 #
Nalu wrote:
Great stuff. Love the flight and feeding. The last: what a wonderful background. If only that limb over the birds head were a bit higher. Just seems to crowd a bit, but still a wonderful image.
Nalu...Thank you very much for your great comments. I realized that the limb over the birds head definitely does crowd a bit, so I moved it slightly. See what you think and thanks for the excellent advice.
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