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Brandt's Cormorant Shot with Slow Shutter
Kevin Lohman captures a Brandt's cormorant flying with surfgrass at Natural Bridges State Beach using a Nikon Z9.
In brief
Kevin Lohman captures a Brandt's cormorant flying with surfgrass at Natural Bridges State Beach using a Nikon Z9. Kevin Lohman's slow shutter photo of a Brandt's cormorant at Natural Bridges State Beach highlights coastal ecosystem health. Originally reported by Digital Camera World.
Photographer's Approach
Kevin Lohman chose slow shutter speed over sharp detail for dramatic effect in wildlife photography.
Location and Capture
Lohman photographed a Brandt's cormorant at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California.
Technical Setup
He used a Nikon Z9 with the Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens at 1/100sec, f/2.8, and ISO 1100.
Award Recognition
The image received an honourable mention in the Plants for Birds category for the 2026 Audubon Photography Awards.
Photographer's Insight
Lohman explained the connection between ocean health and cormorant nesting success through surfgrass.
Environmental Message
The photo highlights the importance of protecting coastal ecosystems by showing cormorants' reliance on marine vegetation.
What to remember
Kevin Lohman's slow shutter photo of a Brandt's cormorant at Natural Bridges State Beach highlights coastal ecosystem health.
