Last Sunday, when April and I were photographing birds together, I took images of this adult Double-crested Cormorant landing on funky reflections.
Double-crested Cormorant landing in funky reflections – Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
The red reflections are from the red roof of a building near the pond. Sometimes I don’t care for the red reflections, and sometimes I like them a lot. In the case of this landing cormorant, I like them, especially when I compare the red reflections with the icy blue, splashing water surrounding the bird.
Double-crested Cormorant sliding on water with colorful reflections – Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
The splashing water droplets in front of and along the sides of the cormorant, are the icing on these photos for me. Plus the colorful eyes of the cormorant add visual interest too. The fully spread wings in this image, delight me.
Double-crested Cormorant sliding in for a landing – Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Tracking the Double-crested Cormorant across the colorful reflections was a challenge but I think it was worth it. The dark bird, the pale blue water, and the red reflections created some visual “pop” that might not have been there without that red roof.
Double-crested Cormorant after landing on funky reflections – Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Dear readers, your tastes may vary on these images or others, and that is 100% okay. I create photos for myself with whatever subject is in front of me.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Double-crested Cormorant photos plus facts and information about this species.
That is an AMAZING series. Thank you
I’m with Granny Pat — the first thing I thought of when seeing these shots is , “I’m Batman.” 😂 What a cool series, Mia! I also like the movement of the water as the cormorant slides in.
Holy Batman! If I didn’t know better I would swear that first shot was a cormorant doing an impersonation of Batman. Love cormorants and love the fun of the first set and the beauty of the last shot.
You know that I “feel” photos as well as see them. I love all of these. The one where for Cormorant landed I giggled because it looks quite pleased with itself! 🙂
My Double-crested Cormorant photos that I took yesterday sure do not hold a candle to your photos. Yours are fantastic!
Thank you, Liz. I am sure your photos are beautiful!