Comment from choward2
The roughness of the rust and the smoothness of the feathers provide a great contrast. I like the multi-directionality of the birds heads.

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2011

Thanks very much for your comments.

Comment from Anne
This is wonderful the way you took it. I like the way they are just sitting there. They are such interesting looking birds. What a great place to be. An excellent picture.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks Anne appreciate your feedback (bit easier when they sit reasonably still for you) :)

Comment from helena6052
Nice capture! The pose of these birds are positioned well. I like the angle this has been taken. The rusty poles had interest. An excellent picture, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks so much for your positive comments.

Comment from donkeyoatey
I like these funny andefficienthunters a lot. You have really nice detail in the rust. Ido think the fousis a wee bit soft, but I truly like the pose you captured, and the lovely water as a background. Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks very much, appreciate your comments. Do you have any advice on how the focus could have been sharpened - I quite often get the comment re soft focus but not sure how to improve in that area as when I take it it all seems perfect on camera. Would truly appreciate advice.

reply by donkeyoatey on 02-Nov-2011

It used to happen to me a lot too..found that is was the WAY I held my camera..braceitstrongly and make sure your body is braced! Donkeyoatey

reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks will try that and hopefully see an improvement :) Mary

Comment from cen12964
Nice photo of these birds. Excellent clarity, lighting, depth of field and composition. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks so much for your comments.

Comment from canon shooter
I thought three was a crowd, but not here.(LOL) Great job with the light and detail. Our cormorants are all black. Maybe a little vignette would create a better POV.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks Bob, appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from 4 I AM
our cormorants are all black, these are neat.
composition good,
larry,curly and moe-good,ha ha
initial impact good,
center of interest good,
clarity good,
storyling good, 4 I AM

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks so much - like your 3 stooges comment :)

Comment from claudia57
Super! Love the group of three!Beautiful colour contrast and composition.The rusty poles really make the birds pop out at ya. Thanks for sharing :-)

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks so much appreciate your positive comments :) Mary

Comment from GaliaG
what a cute line, love how they are seatting there waiting for ????

excellent focus, composition, presentation and initial impact

thanks for shairng

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks so much appreciate your positive comments. :) Mary

Comment from suzannethompson2
This is a great capture of the resting cormorants. I like the angle you used, highlighting the against the water. Lighting and focus very good. Very nice composition.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2011

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2011

Thanks so much appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary