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Last Sunday, when April and I were photographing birds together, I took images of this adult Double-crested Cormorant landing on funky reflections.<\/p>\n

\"Double-crestedDouble-crested Cormorant landing in funky reflections \u2013 Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1\/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Double-crestedDouble-crested Cormorant sliding on water with colorful reflections \u2013 Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1\/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Double-crestedDouble-crested Cormorant sliding in for a landing \u2013 Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1\/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Tracking the Double-crested Cormorant<\/span><\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

\"Double-crestedDouble-crested Cormorant after landing on funky reflections \u2013 Nikon D500, tripod mounted, f7.1, 1\/1250, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Double-crested Cormorant photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Last Sunday, when April and I were photographing birds together, I took images of this adult Double-crested Cormorant landing on funky 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