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Posted by Sparr on Tue Apr 06, 2004 10:15 pm

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Hello everyone. I've just joined the forum and really enjoy viewing the photo posts. I would like to share my first flight photo with my new 400 5.6L lens. It was unbelieveably cold on Sunday with -15 C with 50 km/hr winds off Lake Ontario. This great looking swan struggled gracefully flying against the howling winds, skimming the water. Your comments much appreciated.

Steve.

10D, 1/2000 sec., f.8, 400 ISO, 400 5.6L

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by Darlene Boucher on Tue Apr 06, 2004 11:04 pm
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Welcome Steve, I'm fairly new to NSN and it's proving to be a very good experience. This place is filled with new ideas and different ways to do things! The critiques are a bonus, although sometimes we may not feel that way, but you do learn from them.

Your image is so wonderful. Birds in flight are my next challenge. You did this one beautifully! I look forward to seeing more.

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by Carol Clarke on Wed Apr 07, 2004 3:59 am
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Nice first post Steve! Some of the whites look a little hot but I love the pose and the Swan eye contact. I think you could safely crop some of the negative space from the top of the image to give a tighter shot with greater impact.

Nice work and look forward to seeing more from you! 8)
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by fredcor on Wed Apr 07, 2004 7:19 am
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Hey Steve, great capture; I've tried these flight shots on the Lake, not easy.

You should try LaSalle Park in Burlington, Trumpeters in groups, some neat shots can be made. Also East & West Humber (Etobicoke) at this time.
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by Bill Whala on Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:23 am
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Hi Steve,

Welcome to NatureScapes!! This is a wonderful first post. I agree with the top crop suggestion but still nice as is. Keep 'em coming. :D
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by J. Chevrier on Wed Apr 07, 2004 8:12 pm
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Welcome to the forum, Steve! Great first post. Looking forward to seeing lots more with your new lens!
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by Jill on Wed Apr 07, 2004 9:33 pm
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Steve, Welcome to NatureScapes!! Very nice flight shot!! I agree with a little off the top. A wonderful wingspread!!! 8)
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by Alan Murphy on Wed Apr 07, 2004 11:05 pm
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Steve, welcome and thanks for posting. Agree with the top crop. Look forward to your next one.
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by Harvey Edelman on Thu Apr 08, 2004 7:19 am
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Welcome to NSN and a very nice initial post!
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