A Little Pied Cormorant

© John Connolly

A Little Pied Cormorant

Uploaded: January 14, 2017 11:10:25 | Entered: January 14, 2017 11:11:06

Description

Phalacrocorax melanoleucos
While we were visiting Newcastle Harbor, I came across this bird drying its self on the breakwall.
It wasn’t concerned about the people walking past at all.


Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 320, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 14, 2017

He really posed nicely for you John - Great find and wildlife capture! #1677556

Nancy L. Green level-classic January 14, 2017

Wonderful capture of this beautiful bird, VERY well done!! <>< #11553949

Shirley D. Freeman January 14, 2017

Excellent wildlife capture, John! Very well done! <>< #11553964

Randall V. Rainey level-deluxe January 14, 2017

Very nice Capture of this beautiful bird. #11553973

Chuck Green level-classic January 14, 2017

Excellent work, John! Bet he has seen paparazzi before! <>< #11553977

Emile Abbott level-deluxe January 14, 2017

He is a real ham for photographers. Magnificent details John. #11554004

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 14, 2017

Excellent capture. Great light, pose and details. #11554032

Gord MacEachern January 14, 2017

Wow,areal pretty boy John!
Fine photography here!!! #11554044

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures January 14, 2017

Wonderful wildlife photo John, great detail, can see he still has some drying to do!!! #11554060

Teresa Burnett level-classic January 14, 2017

Fantastic capture of this pretty little cormorant, John!! I don't think we have this variety here in the states!! Wonderful detail, color and comp!! #11554066

Avril Young January 14, 2017

outstanding capture, such wonderful detail...beautiful indeed. #11554084

Candace M. Cleveland January 15, 2017

Love the details John. Seeing rocks below the water is a plus...Great dof. #11554111

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer January 15, 2017

I'm sure he was posing just for you, John. And how beautifully you captured him. #11554124

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 15, 2017

Fantastic capture, John. The details are amazing. #11554135

Martha R. Mazon level-classic January 15, 2017

Great detail and framing, John! What a majestic bird! #11554185

John Connolly January 15, 2017

Thank you for all your comments! #11554306

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 15, 2017

You nailed it, John. Looks like a winner! #11554439

John Connolly January 16, 2017

Thanks Patrick! #11554638

Leslie McLain level-classic January 16, 2017

Fantastic capture, John. #11554742

John Connolly January 17, 2017

Thank you Leslie! #11554977

Marijana Fajgl January 17, 2017

He minds his own buss+iness. What a beautiful bird and great capture, John! #11555036

John Connolly January 18, 2017

Thanks Marijana! #11555194

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