# Brandt's Cormorant **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [April 5, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017 "2021-04-05T15:56:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017/1 "2021-04-05T15:56:36Z")
![Brandt's Cormorant](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/f/8facaed6e39d3f888204742df68c3a5f11c8256c.jpeg) Another shot from Southern California. This is full frame. Probably taken from less than 12 feet away. ### Specific Feedback Requested Maybe it is cropped too tight but it may work as presented ### Technical Details Is this a composite: No ISO 640, 400+ 2X, F6 .3, 2500th, handheld, full frame ###### ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017/2 "2021-04-05T16:43:49Z")
An excellent portrait, David. I love Cormorant eyes and you really did a sweet job on this one. I do think maybe just a touch more room on the three free sides, but not much. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017/3 "2021-04-05T17:29:08Z")
Spectacular, David. Are those cloud reflections in the Cormorants’ eyes? Very nicely captured. ---
**Author:** ![Hans\_Overduin](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/hans_overduin/32/406_2.png) [@Hans\_Overduin](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Hans_Overduin)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017/4 "2021-04-05T17:48:32Z")
Normally I am not a huge fan of these ‘head’ shots, but in this I really love it ! What a nice detail and colors ! I have only seen them from such a distance that the colors were not visible, most likely I saw them too late in the season as well. Anyway, great job ! Cheers, Hans ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 7:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017/5 "2021-04-05T19:46:03Z")
Excellent portrait. That blue eye is really something. Great detail and the open beak is a nice bonus. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 7:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017/6 "2021-04-05T19:54:21Z")
David, what a nice portrait of this beautiful Cormorant. The eyes are beautiful. I like that you caught him with his beak open. The background is nice and smooth. Wonderful details. ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [April 5, 2021, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017/7 "2021-04-05T21:46:46Z")
Looks goods David. You probably could have stopped down more to get the back edge of the bird as well. But , there are more things to like about this one. The eye, bill, and gular area are very awesome. Colors are exceptional as well. Well done…Jim ---
**Author:** ![Lyle\_Gruby](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/l/96bed5/32.png) [@Lyle\_Gruby](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Lyle_Gruby)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2021, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017/8 "2021-04-06T20:51:26Z")
Gorgeous portrait. That blue eye is so striking. I think Dennis makes a good suggestion with a bit more room around the bird. I also think this one could use a curves adjustment and a touch of sharpening. What do you think of the below? ![Brandt's-Cormorant-portrait-copy copy](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/3/7/37549bc018a8169c80c10c4968a85d944e1295a9.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\ **Post date:** [April 6, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/brandts-cormorant/21017/9 "2021-04-06T21:25:12Z")
It does seem to pop a little more…