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posing swans

by Roger Hayden

Gallery: AvianPosted December 12, 200954 views3 comments
In observing these swans in a non captive breeding program in Jackson Hole, I noticed that they often mimic each others' movements. Here the darker colored offspring of a parent in the foreground, mimics the other.
Nikon D200
Sigma 80-400 @300

Comments

3 comments
Comment posted by Jerry Marella on December 12, 2009 at 9:10 PM
Well done, roger. Sharp and a nice exposure. I might try to crop this to a head and shoulders portrait since that 's where the behavior and interest is.
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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 12, 2009 at 11:30 PM
Roger,

I like how the youngster seems to be mimicking the adult and your exposure of the whites looks good.

If this were miine I would probably crop some from the bottom to make a more intimate portrait of these two and if you have a little more space in front of the adult I would add a little there.

Sure like the graceful curve in the neck of the adult.
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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on December 13, 2009 at 2:09 PM
I agree with all of Mia's comments here Roger, nice shot. :toast:
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments