Perched like ancient sentinels upon sun-warmed rocks, the great cormorants scan the rippling surface for signs of life below. Unlike most waterbirds, their feathers lack full waterproofing — a quirk of evolution that allows them to dive with ease. But it comes at a price: long moments spent drying their wings in the wind, vulnerable, yet ever vigilant.
Phalacrocorax carbo
Shot with:
Canon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f/5.0-6.3
600mm | 1/1250 | f/6.3 | ISO2000