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21-Feb-2026

Touching Down at the Lagoon

A Cormorant coming in for a landing at the San Elijo Lagoon today.

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Nikon Z 8
1/4000s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso800 full exif

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Pierre25-Feb-2026 15:15
Prêt pour l'amerrissage, une formidable photo de celle-ci! V
Julie Oldfield24-Feb-2026 02:07
Fantastic colors and timing. It almost seems to be levitating. V
globalgadabout22-Feb-2026 22:46
a sharp-eyed capture....there is a hint of kangaroo in that position..
Dwight Rankine22-Feb-2026 16:48
Nice shot! BV
janescottcumming22-Feb-2026 15:29
I didn’t realize that they touched their tail down first. Cool catch.
Jean Chiasson22-Feb-2026 14:49
Beautiful shot timing Nich V
Bill Miller22-Feb-2026 07:25
That is perfect timing and seems an unreal position for the cormorant
Dennis Hoyne22-Feb-2026 05:23
Nice catch, just prior to splash down!
Helen Betts22-Feb-2026 05:18
Perfectly timed shot of this smooth landing.
joseantonio22-Feb-2026 03:42
great timing and capture.V.
Bryan Murahashi22-Feb-2026 03:15
A fabulous capture, Nick.
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