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This cormorant was sitting on top of the shelter over the Anhinga Trail boardwalk in the Everglades. I approached it slowly and it allowed me to get ridiculously close. I was shooting into the sun and used the catch light reflector to through some gentle fill onto it's face. I first tried my diffuser and that was too powerful. I was having so much fun taking these photos which I fired off one or two at a time that I took 50 frames before saying to my self "I must have something good. It's time to stop."

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012515DSC_1592 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 340mm, ISO 400, 1/640, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

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012515DSC_1595 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/200, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

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012515DSC_1596 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/200, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

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012515DSC_1598 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/500, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

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012515DSC_1602 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 260mm, ISO 400, 1/1000, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

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012515DSC_1608 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 270mm, ISO 400, 1/640, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

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012515DSC_1610 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 280mm, ISO 400, 1/500, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

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012515DSC_1618 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 300mm, ISO 400, 1/800, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

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012515DSC_1626 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/400, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

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012515DSC_1609 by Morris0, on Flickr

D300 + 80-400 VR @ 270mm, ISO 400, 1/800, f8, SB910 + catch light reflector

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris



Feb 15, 2015 at 09:30 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Intimate Cormorant


Phew, I was getting nervous with a post title like that right after Valentine's Day...so you meant just close up eh? Wonderful detail in these with lots of different points of view.
Eric



Feb 15, 2015 at 09:36 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Intimate Cormorant


Fantastic shots Morris!!


Feb 15, 2015 at 09:50 AM
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A great set Morris. I like 'em close, and these really fit the bill. 1, 3, 5, and 8 stand out ~ Ron


Feb 15, 2015 at 04:59 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Intimate Cormorant


I really like the cropping in #2 & #3. I find that tricky to do well, but you certainly pulled it off with those.


Feb 15, 2015 at 06:15 PM
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Excellent details Morris. Well done.
Harsha



Feb 15, 2015 at 06:17 PM
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Oh my Morris. You have captured those beautiful eyes so well ! Fantastic work.

Birdie



Feb 15, 2015 at 06:56 PM
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A really nice job showing off the gorgeous gem like eye and the great yellow of the throat. Love the details!!

TFS
Geoff



Feb 15, 2015 at 07:54 PM
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Morris, Super set - I fully appreciate getting this kind of an intimate opportunity - it happens rarely.
cheers,
Steve



Feb 15, 2015 at 08:35 PM
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Good sharp close ups.

Rod



Feb 15, 2015 at 08:43 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Intimate Cormorant


Nice series Morris. I love the way they hang out on the roof of that shelter across from the Anhinga tree. 1and 10 are my picks.


Feb 15, 2015 at 10:48 PM
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Very beautiful close-up shots, Morris

- Tam



Feb 15, 2015 at 11:09 PM
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great close-ups Morris


Feb 16, 2015 at 05:45 AM
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LOVE the detail around his eye


Feb 16, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Intimate Cormorant


I've always thought cormies had some of the most beautiful eyes in the bird kingdom. Thanks for posting.


Feb 16, 2015 at 11:52 AM
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Holy Cormorant Morris. Was he sitting on your lap? Great shots Buddy. LOve #2!
Gary



Feb 16, 2015 at 04:16 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Intimate Cormorant


Can't top the detail Morris,

Mark



Feb 16, 2015 at 06:30 PM
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eyelaser wrote:
Phew, I was getting nervous with a post title like that right after Valentine's Day...so you meant just close up eh? Wonderful detail in these with lots of different points of view.
Eric


I almost posted this on Valentines day and held off :-}
Thank you Eric

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can0nfan2379 wrote:
Fantastic shots Morris!!


Thank you Cano

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surfnron wrote:
A great set Morris. I like 'em close, and these really fit the bill. 1, 3, 5, and 8 stand out ~ Ron


Thank you Ron,
Great choices and I't is hard

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OBXGuide wrote:
I really like the cropping in #2 & #3. I find that tricky to do well, but you certainly pulled it off with those.


Thank you Fred,
3 is a bit unusual which is part of why I like it and am glad you called it out

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harshaj1 wrote:
Excellent details Morris. Well done.
Harsha


Thank you Harsha

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birdied wrote:
Oh my Morris. You have captured those beautiful eyes so well ! Fantastic work.

Birdie


Thank you Roberta. Is it time for me to switch to glamor?

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arbitrage wrote:
A really nice job showing off the gorgeous gem like eye and the great yellow of the throat. Love the details!!

TFS
Geoff


Thank you Geoff,
I had a ball doing this.

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Shiva dancing wrote:
Morris, Super set - I fully appreciate getting this kind of an intimate opportunity - it happens rarely.
cheers,
Steve


Thank you Steve,
I love when it dose

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rprouty wrote:
Good sharp close ups.

Rod


Thank you Rod

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sibirdie wrote:
Nice series Morris. I love the way they hang out on the roof of that shelter across from the Anhinga tree. 1and 10 are my picks.


Thank you George,
That shelter was helpful when it rained :-}

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canon.eos30d wrote:
Very beautiful close-up shots, Morris

- Tam


Thank you Tam

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kmunroe wrote:
great close-ups Morris


Thank you Kenny

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Willia Vickers wrote:
LOVE the detail around his eye


Thank you Bill

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tshore wrote:
I've always thought cormies had some of the most beautiful eyes in the bird kingdom. Thanks for posting.


Thank you Tim. They definitely are up there. I love the red eyes of night herons as well

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Gary Lee 44 wrote:
Holy Cormorant Morris. Was he sitting on your lap? Great shots Buddy. LOve #2!
Gary


Thank you Garry,
No, just over my head

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Mark Cronin wrote:
Can't top the detail Morris,

Mark


Thank you Mark

Morris



Feb 16, 2015 at 08:17 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Intimate Cormorant


The eyes are amazing! Well done, Morris.

Jim



Feb 16, 2015 at 08:19 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Intimate Cormorant


Lovely captures Morris, so many unique looks and great detail. You did very well with what looks to me like some tough lighting conditions.
Cam



Feb 16, 2015 at 10:25 PM
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