This shot has five layers from the dark shore through the top sky. The stillness of the bird silhouettes contrasts with the implied motion of the waves. December 15, 2011.
Birds
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Feb 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Sunset 2
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Feb 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Sunset
The shadows were deepening and the sky briefly filled with warm yellows and oranges as the sun set. I liked the silhouette of the lone bird against the sky. December 15, 2011.
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Feb 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Water Bird
I had been shooting sea otters near the Moss Landing visitor’s dock when this bird swam into the scene. I captured a single shot and paid no more attention to it. It was only later, as I reviewed the day’s images that I noticed the unusual orange-red colored eye.
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Feb 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Egret
A still November morning near the Moss landing Yacht Harbor. I liked the reflection. 2010.
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Jan 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Sea Gull
A simple and uncluttered shot made with an 80-400mm zoom lens, December, 2008.
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Jan 12
Moss Landing Wildlife–Boat Dock
A February evening at the boat launch ramp in Moss Landing harbor. This is the first post in a short series featuring some of the abundant wildlife found in and around Moss Landing.
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Mar 11
Favorite Images From 2010–Juvenile Herons
These two herons were among a large number feeding near the shore north of Morro Bay, California. They seemed to be in conversation and were oblivious to my presence. I used a tonal contrast filter to bring out the details in the feathers.
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Aug 10
Pelican In Flight
Pelicans have a wingspan up to 7 feet. They usually fly in flocks and often glide close to the water’s surface. They seem almost prehistoric to me. This pelican reminds me of a Pterodactyl.
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Aug 10
Pelican Swimming
Another view of the same pelican near the Highway 1 bridge. The single eye visible seems to give this bird a determined look.
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Aug 10
Pelican Swimming In Moss Landing Harbor
The pelican’s bill can hold up to three gallons of water and fish. They feed on schooling fish such as herring, minnows, sardines, mackerel and anchovies. This photograph was taken under the Highway 1 bridge that crosses the entrance to the Elkhorn Slough.