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Drying Out Time


Drying Out Time
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Copyright: John Plumb (JPlumb) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 637 W: 166 N: 889] (2884)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D200, AF-S VR Nikkor 70-200mm 1:2.8G ED, Optex 77mm Circular Polariser
Exposure: f/4.8, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-14 8:35
Viewed: 425
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is the American cousin to the Australian Darter I posted the other day. Most people around this area refer to this as the Anhinga (Anhinga anhinga), though it may also be called the American Darter, Snakebird (because of its long neck) or Water Turkey (it spreads its tail wide while swimming). These birds are similar to Cormorants, but have larger tails and sharp bills, which they use to spear their prey. Like Cormorants they need to dry out after a swim, as their feathers are not water proof (to make them better divers and swimmers). More information can be found at the link at Wikipedia .

I shot this one a couple of days ago while kayaking on a small but favourite lake of mine in Orlando. By kayaking I was able to slide right up under this lady while she was drying out in this Longleaf Pine. She was reluctant to fly as it was later in the day (with little sun left), and she was wet, so she tolerated the pesky photographer below her.

Workflow:
I now follow a generic workflow as outlined in my Bio:
Conditions for the shot were a little dark (late afternoon). Shot taken at 200mm, ISO 640, f/4.8, 1/250 sec

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 717 W: 38 N: 1560] (5019)
  • [2009-07-14 14:47]

Hi John,

Nice to see you back posting, great capture of this American Darter, love the light falling across the bird, looks excellent in its natural enviroment, pin sharp with superb detail.

Cheers Rick :)

Hi John,

Nice sharp image. Very well done! Great work.

TFS,
Kedar

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2009-07-15 9:56]

Hello John,
An unusual image showing an American Darter 'drying out' in a Longleaf Pine. I like the POV showing the stretched out wing and head and most of the neck peeping over the pine needles. The composition, sharpness and side lighting contribute to making this a fine and fascinating image.
Thanks,
Ivan

John, this is such a good photo. Great job. to bad that the tree is blocking most of him. Thanks for commenting on my Bluebirds. I appreciate it very much. You have a great week. Bill

Hello John,

Excellent capture of this interesting bird.
Beautiful colours with fantastic details.
Lighting and composition are splendid.
Good note.

hello John,
Great capture, nice composition and pov,
good sharpness and nice pose.
Thanks
Angela

Hello,
Very nice colours. Perfect focusing on the bird. Well captured, thank you.
Best wishes,
Achim

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