Don Poulton
October 2025 - Double Crested Cormorant
About the Image(s)
Hi everyone, I captured this cormorant image some years ago at Gatorland in Florida on a sunny early spring morning. I used my Canon 40D camera (before I purchased the 7D Mark II) with the 100-400mm lens at 400mm. Just minimal processing in Lightroom including tone and color optimization and a slight crop. Enjoy!
10 comments posted
Good shot of this cormorant. All those that we have in UK are the black version, so this one is of great interest. I am intrigued that you are bringing out a shot from some years ago. Nothing wrong with that of course. I tend to use current stuff if I can. I would be interested to know what other members of the group do? Posted: 10/09/2025 15:26:03
Perhaps this is a juvenile? Our cormorants are also black. FYI: I do pick from years of bird photography, selecting the ones I like. I especially like large colorful birds and we don't have a lot of those in Colorado. I vote you put in whatever you like, whenever you took the photo. Posted: 10/09/2025 22:00:25
I use images that are as far back as 15 years. Mine are all over the board. All are acceptable and welcome. Posted: 10/11/2025 13:02:11
I've only been taking bird photo's these past 2 years, so I have a limited inventory. I don't get out often enough with my camera for birds But, most of my submittals have been recent shots taken within a few months. Posted: 10/13/2025 23:12:16
Your new camera would have made a sharper photo, altho it's not bad as it is. I'm not sure how I feel about all the sticks. If the bird were tack sharp I would eliminate some of the right side branches and get it larger in the frame... Highlight that turquoise eye! Posted: 10/09/2025 22:04:48
Don,
The Double-Crested Cormorant is one of my favorite fishers. They are superior swimmers and predators. The webbed feet give them an advantage over other shore birds. This fella is just sunning. Great shot Posted: 10/10/2025 22:43:24
The Double-Crested Cormorant is one of my favorite fishers. They are superior swimmers and predators. The webbed feet give them an advantage over other shore birds. This fella is just sunning. Great shot Posted: 10/10/2025 22:43:24
Don, very interesting image. I tried cropping the branches on the right but didn't like it. Cropping the cormorant tight would make it a record shot. Your image is very sharp and like Leslie said wish the amazing turquoise eye was more prominent. Like it! Just an FYI. Most photographers don't go to Gatorland anymore. They put a zip line over the pond and rockery and had an immediate 90% loss of migrating birds. The premiere place to shoot is The Alligator Farm in Saint Augustine during mating season in March, April & May. Posted: 10/11/2025 13:14:00
Don, this is a great shot of a Cormorant. I like the side profile shot in the warm early morning sunlight, gently highlighting its physical features nicely, especially the turquoise eye color. Love the posture of this bird resting on a tree branch, with plenty of clearance from other tree branches, making a good story. Good choice in crop size. I've never seen a Cormorant in a tree before and seeing its webbed feet griping the branch is neat. All this against a great blue sky. Really very nice. Posted: 10/13/2025 23:05:30
they roost in trees at night Posted: 10/19/2025 21:56:12
Great capture of the Cormorant with its beautiful turquoise eye. I might crop off some of the branches on the right. Well seen. Posted: 10/25/2025 12:58:04