A Cormorant Along The Snake River
Apr 26, 2024 10:16:44 #
The Snake River has begun its annual runoff with the resulting high water, tons of debris carried down river and so on. I went to the actual Falls of Idaho Falls yesterday afternoon to see what photographs I might take of the runoff.
From the bridge crossing the river on Broadway Street in the downtown area I spotted this Cormorant swimming along the river before it went over the falls. I got a decent photograph from a long distance with my Sony RX10IV using 600mm. I took some other photos far off up the river of the Mormon Temple and then took a look back at the Cormorant. It was standing on top of some log debris with its out stretched wings doing the Bald Eagle routine of being our National Bird. Then came numerous photos of this Cormorant doing the Bald Eagle routine. I hope you like these.
Dennis
From the bridge crossing the river on Broadway Street in the downtown area I spotted this Cormorant swimming along the river before it went over the falls. I got a decent photograph from a long distance with my Sony RX10IV using 600mm. I took some other photos far off up the river of the Mormon Temple and then took a look back at the Cormorant. It was standing on top of some log debris with its out stretched wings doing the Bald Eagle routine of being our National Bird. Then came numerous photos of this Cormorant doing the Bald Eagle routine. I hope you like these.
Dennis
Apr 26, 2024 10:55:45 #
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kpmac wrote:
A fine set, Dennis.
Thank you very much kpmac. I appreciate your comment.
Dennis
Apr 26, 2024 11:27:23 #
dennis2146 wrote:
The Snake River has begun its annual runoff with t... (show quote)
I see these on the lighthouse breakwater in Cleveland's harbor.Apr 26, 2024 13:52:23 #
I do like them Dennis. If I ever have to give up my Big Nikons, that Sony RX10IV just might be the one!
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Apr 26, 2024 18:11:43 #
photophile wrote: I see these on the lighthouse breakwater in Cleveland's harbor.
I see these on the lighthouse breakwater in Cleveland's harbor.Thank you very much Karin. They are interesting and somewhat unattractive birds but great to photograph. I have photographed a few but none so animated as this one was.
Dennis
Apr 26, 2024 18:16:03 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I do like them Dennis. If I ever have to give up my Big Nikons, that Sony RX10IV just might be the one!
Thanks Chief for your positive comment. I have had a number of Nikons up to the D800 but gave it up in order go purchase the Sony. I have never looked back though I still have a D7000 and lenses for it plus two film Nikons, an F2 Photomic in close to new condition and an F3 HP with numerous lenses for them too. A professional photographer friend suggested the Sony saying he loved his and it would do about 99% of what my Nikons would do. So far it does just that and all in one camera. It is 24-600mm and with a touch of a button on the lens it will go to 800 and 1200. It is a great travel camera too.
Dennis
Apr 26, 2024 18:16:41 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Beautiful set Dennis
Thank you very much Jack. Always a pleasure to read your fine comments.
Dennis
Apr 26, 2024 18:17:09 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Thank you very much Frank. I love those thumbs up.
Dennis
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nimbushopper wrote:
Great shots! I always thought Comorants only hung around salt water.
Thank you nimbushopper for a great comment. I don't know if I ever had that thought but I can admit I have only ever seen them around salt water until I saw this one.
Dennis
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