Close encounter with a Cormorant!

Today I got unexpectedly close to a Cormorant which is a bird I've been trying to get good shots of for a couple of years now, but just could never get close enough!

A couple here with a full gallery page and blog post on the site!

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Wow those close ups are sooooooo sharp, which Lenny were you using Dan? Was it that wonderful 600 of yours?

Hi Steve, yes it was the 250-600!

Shot at 600mm | 1000 ISO | 1/1000s | F9

Cracking, I saw you post them on facebook/twitter earlier, they are great shots

Super shots, like the "You lookin' at me" expression in #2

Wow

If you are finding the 600mm a tad heavy I am willing to look after it for a few years for you

Cracking shots

Cheers Neil, still working out how to get the most out of social media, might have to ask you for some tips!

Thanks Stan, really wanted a cracking head on shot with just the eyes in focus but a combination of light from one side, quick movement and not quite nailing the focussing meant I didn't quite get it. Still very pleased with these though!

Cheers Stuey and thanks for the offer but it would involve at least a 10 year apprenticeship carrying it around for me first!

That's it for this year! Happy New Year and hope to have loads to share next year!