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21-NOV-2018

In the shadow of the Washington Monument

This cormorant was drying its wings in the reflection of the Washington Monument.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by Pbase are decidedly unsharp.

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After Tim spotted a great blue heron in an artificial lake on the National Mall the other day, we went down there on Wednesday armed with cameras to try to find him again. Not only did we find the heron, but also several cormorants and countless geese and ducks. It was pretty amazing to see the heron and cormorants on the mall as there aren’t any large fish in the water, but they seemed to make do with hunting tiny prey.

Another point of view, posted earlier:

Sony RX10 IV
1/800s f/4.0 at 214.7mm iso160 hide exif
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Date/Time21-Nov-2018 15:04:02
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ModelDSC-RX10M4
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length214.7 mm
Exposure Time1/833 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent160
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Carol How02-Dec-2018 17:15
Super capture of the cormorant! The water is a wonderful complement here. V
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal26-Nov-2018 07:51
Captured in a beautiful pose, Helen. V
Range View 26-Nov-2018 01:39
Excellent shot of this cormorant drying his wings Helen.
David.
Julie Oldfield26-Nov-2018 00:10
Excellent timing. The golden tones are stunning. V
Graeme25-Nov-2018 23:38
Excellent capture and timing, Helen.V
exzim25-Nov-2018 22:59
Great picture, voted
Jeff Real25-Nov-2018 21:54
This is such a fine image.
It is inspiring, Helen
V
Ika Zinka Eferl25-Nov-2018 21:30
Great catch and timing, wonderful details. "V"
Philip Game25-Nov-2018 20:45
A lovely capture, especially in this reflected light.
carabias25-Nov-2018 19:48
The approach to the cormorant is perfect. Very nice for the eyes !! V
joseantonio25-Nov-2018 19:39
captured in a lovely pose.V.
John Hamers25-Nov-2018 18:59
Like the pose of this cormorant and you captured it nicely in wonderful light !!V
Colin Storey25-Nov-2018 18:46
Great image of this Cormorant with the wing action.
Raymond25-Nov-2018 18:38
Great photo from the bird lady
janescottcumming25-Nov-2018 18:33
Great action catch! V
globalgadabout25-Nov-2018 18:13
it seems to be anticipating a big hug...rich colours in the water here..
PauloCGama25-Nov-2018 17:54
Perfect timing. v
Charlene Ambrose25-Nov-2018 17:45
Beautiful and sharp! V
Chris Morton25-Nov-2018 17:07
seems to be a bird reserve!
Hank Vander Velde25-Nov-2018 16:50
Beautiful sharp shot and great wings-up pose Helen.
larose forest photos25-Nov-2018 16:37
Love this pose! What a beautiful, sharp shot you got here. V
Jim Coffman25-Nov-2018 16:26
The perfect pose and the perfect shot, Helen...