P1247098.jpg May 2026

This lack of buoyancy allows them to sink faster and dive deeper.

The Great Cormorant is a living torpedo. Unlike most water birds, their feathers aren't fully waterproof. p1247098.jpg

Capturing this specific moment requires more than just a fast shutter speed. It involves: This lack of buoyancy allows them to sink

We live in an era of AI-generated perfection. Authentic shots like this remind us of the . There is no "undo" button in the field; there is only the photographer, the light, and the bird. there is only the photographer