Gliding Swan

Posted by DC on Wed Aug 27, 2003 2:06 pm

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Mute Swan Cygnus olor
EOS3, 500 F4L IS, Provia, full frame

Taken at a local reservoir.

Whites are close to the edge, I will get the hang of that one day

but I like this one anyway.

Comments welcome and thanks for looking.

Dave
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by Sandy Mossberg on Wed Aug 27, 2003 2:14 pm

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Dave, this is beautiful. The low angle adds a lot. I love the view of the bird's wake. The shadow doesn't disturb me a bit. To get the swan slightly off-center, I'd take a wee bit off the right and balance that with some off the top. Well done.

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by Mike Wilson on Wed Aug 27, 2003 3:24 pm

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Excellent perspective. I think the head turn is important in this shot.

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by E.J. Peiker on Wed Aug 27, 2003 3:32 pm

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I also like the low perspective, the dark blue background and the head turn very much.

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by Dennis Olivero on Wed Aug 27, 2003 4:06 pm

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Nice one Dave. I like the straight on approach and the wings slightly up. The dark blue background adds drama. Good work

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by AlexC on Wed Aug 27, 2003 4:23 pm

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Dave, This is a wonderful shot, lovely head turn, lovely the little bow waves as it pushes hard towards you, You already mentioned the whites, but there is nice detail and Sandy suggestion about the crop is a good one as well, Still I will take it as is, Very nice!! Congrats!!!

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by Alan Murphy on Wed Aug 27, 2003 5:01 pm

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Very nice Dave

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by DC on Wed Aug 27, 2003 5:02 pm

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Thanks guys for your kind comments, I very much appreciate them. It's nice to know I can get it right now and again

Thank you.

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by Jim Urbach on Wed Aug 27, 2003 6:01 pm

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Dave, Beautiful low angle. The dark BG really sets him off.

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by Steve Sage on Wed Aug 27, 2003 6:11 pm

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I think you nailed everything right in this one Dave. Very nice image.

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by NDCheryl on Wed Aug 27, 2003 7:20 pm

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Dave, You definitely got this one right. Great colors, low angle, head turn. What more could you ask for?

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by LHays on Wed Aug 27, 2003 8:19 pm

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This is a nice shot. I especially love the colors and the head turn. White birds are a real challenge.....keep working on them!!

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by Cindy Marple on Wed Aug 27, 2003 9:19 pm

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A classic swan pose, for sure! The head turn is perfect and I also like the drama of the lighting against the dark bg.

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by Andrew Mc on Thu Aug 28, 2003 2:51 am

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Very nice - love the bow wave.

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by Anthony Medici on Thu Aug 28, 2003 4:58 pm

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Nice all the way around. These bird really kick up the water.

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by Heather Forcier on Thu Aug 28, 2003 9:20 pm

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You got it just at the right moment - great job!

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by Juli Wilcox on Sun Aug 31, 2003 10:16 am