And then he was gone by Helen Betts

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16-Apr-2023	Tim Betts

And then he was gone

Tim got this great shot of a cormorant taking off at Constitution Gardens on the National Mall. Unlike the last time we were there, when there were at least a dozen cormorants in the lake, we only saw this one fishing, and then he left.

Rosy ending, posted earlier:

Nikon D850 ,Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR
1/1250s f/6.3 at 400.0mm iso200 full exif

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LynnH		12-May-2023 01:05
They look so awkward out of the water, but this is a great catch of the transition. V

Allan Jay		29-Apr-2023 16:15
Incredible timing, Helen!

Julie Oldfield		24-Apr-2023 17:36
Great timing to catch him. V

Jeff Real		24-Apr-2023 16:45
This is a super moment! I love the way you hav e captured this action! V

bill friedlander		24-Apr-2023 15:20
Great catch of the takeoff. V

janescottcumming		24-Apr-2023 11:14
What a great catch with the water flying off those outstretched wings. V

carabias		24-Apr-2023 10:39
I like the unfolding of the wings in their impulse to fly. An excellent catch. V

Danad		24-Apr-2023 09:44
Great timing to capture the take off ! V

Tom LeRoy		24-Apr-2023 07:58
Spectacular take off capture, Tim. V

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		24-Apr-2023 07:52
Beautiful action shot, well done Tim.

Charlene Ambrose		24-Apr-2023 04:57
Great catch as he's ready for take-off! V

Nirvan Hope		24-Apr-2023 03:36
An excellent in-flight capture of this take-off moment.

joseantonio		24-Apr-2023 03:14
nice timing for this great shot.V.

hayl		24-Apr-2023 00:47
Super shot of it heading down the runway.

Hank Vander Velde		24-Apr-2023 00:13
Great take-off shot Tim.

Richard Chu		23-Apr-2023 22:26
Great capture! Just the right moment! V

Don		23-Apr-2023 22:20
Good timing, Tim, and just in time as well.