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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

Tracking the bird’s dive and predicting where it will breach. This lack of buoyancy allows them to sink

Capturing this specific moment requires more than just a fast shutter speed. It involves: there is only the photographer

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.