close encounter

[Kenneth Walker]

I don't usually manage to get that close to cormorants...they're usually in an unapproachable spot. This one by the Thames in Reading was a rare encounter, right by a footpath too. Urban wildlife does tend to be a bit less bothered by us humans, I've found. Panasonic G9 with Panasonic 100-300mm lens.

 

[Original katomi]

Nice shot. Almost posed for you.

 

[Kenneth Walker]

Thanks, yes, they do that....not having oils in their plumage they hang them out to dry after a fishing trip. image tweaked a bit in Affinity Photo.

 

[Jeff1582 82]

Good shot.......

 

[K9Kirk]

Nice shot! They're kind of like Anhinga's, they always have their wings spread out like that when they perch.

 

[Flying Panda]

Awesome capture Ken - I especially like the feather detail.

 

[Kenneth Walker]

Thanks; tweaking contrast was the answer!

 

[Jeff G]

Great detail on a very nice shot.