I haven't had the opportunity to go out with the camera today, unfortunately my wife Jenny is still suffering with a nasty chest infection..... I am recovering now but still nothing near 100% but I am devoid of any energy which is a big worry. Early next week I am off to Sri Lanka (for the second time) and I really hope to be fit and well so that I can get the best out of it. I have finally sorted through the pictures from the fabulous boat trip I had the other afternoon in Brixham. During this trip I experimented with the "Better Beamer Flash Extender". The use of flash can greatly add to the detail captured in an image and also give an image some real "pazzaz". The trick is to not overdo the flash and the general rule of thumb is, if you can tell it's been 'flashed"then you have't done it properly. I took some nice pictures of the resident harbour Shag using this technique and I am very happy with the reults.
The one above is a first year bird in non breeding plumage but there were several adult birds already sporting attractive plumes. When you are close up to this species you can appreciate that the plumage is far from black, but a subtle combination of irridescent greens which refelct the light beautifully............ and what about that eye?
I have photographed 12 different species of Cormorant from all over the world and I have founnd our own Common Shag to be the most attractive and photogenic. Here is a link to my gallery of Cormorant species featuring 11 others in my gallery Cormorants of the World
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