Somethings just makes me think that picture is err, slighly doctored? Good fun Carole. You should enter that in some creative photography competition or other.
So cute and what a great ride that came along to pick them up. Love the expressions that you caaptured. I think these birds are really quite cute. Love your humor!
...it's been great to get your feedback on this one. The finale' image was fun to create. I don't have Photo Shop but I do have a somewhat aged budget version called PhotoImpactX3. It was originally put out by Ulead, and later bought over by Corel.
Knew I had a 'tinny' (boat) photo stored, so I cloned out the couple sitting in it (with their dog), erased/cloned off the identifying signage on the tinny, and replaced it with my own text to suit.
The cormorants were cropped from other photos I'd taken and then a magic-wand effect/invert, around the bird to eliminate a lot of excess, but that then meant some time-consuming tidying up of little pixels around their outline before I could save as a separate identity (object).
I guess there could have been a way to have changed the colour of the water (replaced) with the same as the colour of the water in the introductory images of the cormorants but I couldn't work out how to do that. I thought, come this far, best leave well enough alone!
And, Laura, you asked are their eyes the colour you see; well it seems to me they are, that's how they show up on each of my photos, and it's almost like a glass-marble effect, I have a feeling it might be something to do with their (eye) lens, so they can see under the water when looking for food.
thanks for visiting Snap Happy Birding, and for leaving a comment; I can still see them. Now both my blogs are resting in idle mode. It was time to give other things priority, even though I miss my regular blogging and the feedback that came my way over the years. Take care.
you're goofy. :)
ReplyDeletethese are some of the weirdest looking birds ever. i think they look like snake faces, sort of??! ( :
ReplyDeleteThat made me laugh out loud. Thanks Carole ;)
ReplyDeleteI Carole. All shots area great however that last shot make me laugh
ReplyDeleteI love you humour Carole, and the photos, brilliant.
ReplyDeleteHee hee great shots , great birds, great captions, great sense of humour and clever editing.
ReplyDeleteHi Carole,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures and fun text, you make me laugh.
Happy Sunday, Irma
Now that gave me my Sunday morning chuckle!
ReplyDeleteA cute and funny post. I love the captions! Great shots of the Cormorants. Have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteSomethings just makes me think that picture is err, slighly doctored? Good fun Carole. You should enter that in some creative photography competition or other.
ReplyDeletewow what beautiful black Carmoranes, Carole. How well you've photographed! Looks gesturing. It's very funny composition above the boat lol
ReplyDeleteA kiss :)
LOL! Not the surprise I was expecting. I love their blueish eyes!
ReplyDeleteHaHa! That's just funny and FUN! Good for you. Love their green eyes.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see so these cormorants Carole and your edit to the last picture is really beautiful!
ReplyDeletePS I'm late to respond, but I had last week, three days long course of my work and therefore did not respond to add.
Thanks for putting a big smile on my face xx
ReplyDeleteNice shots.
ReplyDeleteSo cute and what a great ride that came along to pick them up. Love the expressions that you caaptured. I think these birds are really quite cute. Love your humor!
ReplyDeleteLovely post and beautiful birds
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Just too cute! Love it.
ReplyDeleteToo cute....love it Carole!
ReplyDeleteJan
Thats funny!
ReplyDeleteCheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Nice clicks... Enjoyed your pics :)
ReplyDeleteTotally fun post. Such interesting birds, they are funny looking with those long necks.
ReplyDeleteVery cute series of photos.
ReplyDeleteVery clever and funny.
ReplyDeleteLove your commentary. Are their eyes blue or is that just the way the light is hitting them?
ReplyDeleteGreat shots ~ love them ~ thanks for the coromants beauty ~
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol
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...it's been great to get your feedback on this one. The finale' image was fun to create. I don't have Photo Shop but I do have a somewhat aged budget version called PhotoImpactX3. It was originally put out by Ulead, and later bought over by Corel.
ReplyDeleteKnew I had a 'tinny' (boat) photo stored, so I cloned out the couple sitting in it (with their dog), erased/cloned off the identifying signage on the tinny, and replaced it with my own text to suit.
The cormorants were cropped from other photos I'd taken and then a magic-wand effect/invert, around the bird to eliminate a lot of excess, but that then meant some time-consuming tidying up of little pixels around their outline before I could save as a separate identity (object).
I guess there could have been a way to have changed the colour of the water (replaced) with the same as the colour of the water in the introductory images of the cormorants but I couldn't work out how to do that. I thought, come this far, best leave well enough alone!
And, Laura, you asked are their eyes the colour you see; well it seems to me they are, that's how they show up on each of my photos, and it's almost like a glass-marble effect, I have a feeling it might be something to do with their (eye) lens, so they can see under the water when looking for food.
Great shots of the cormorants.
ReplyDeleteThey've got such beautiful eyes and blank facial expressions. They are certainly worth a study. I often overlook them but will look out for them more.
ReplyDeleteTerrific shots. I love your edit too!
ReplyDeleteHa ha - so funny and great shots too.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely birds :) Wonderful shots!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol,
ReplyDeletethis is a funny post. I love the little cormorant, but I know, the fishermen are not happy with them.
Great photos !
Best regards, Synnöve
Thanks for making me laugh!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute....and FUN!!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful birds and words! I am your newest follower, so nice to meet you!..:)JP
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, Carole.
ReplyDeleteAnd definitely a smile. More than one actually!!! :-)
Oh geeze...someone has way too much time on their hands. Seriously though, I wouldn't know how to begin doing something like that. I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteYes Carole , it did give me a chuckle . Thank you ..
ReplyDeleteLoved your bird-brain banter! Well selected illustrative shots too.
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