Snowy Pose

What a great shot. The background has brought out the plumes reallywell too.
Good stuff.
JohnR

Wayne that's very good, certainly a poser! it's a pity you could noy include the full reflection but still a very fine image.

Keith.

This is so nice...I do wish for either the whole reflection or a lower angle. Super details. Sharon

Lovely shot, Wayne. The feather detail is so delicate looking. I bet you could darken the reflection more so it would not attract so much attention.

Really like the light on the head and nice eye contact Wayne. I'm fine with your comp as presented - for me full reflections are often over rated and I don't find this partial one distracting.

A Beauty Wayne Love those fluffed out plumes

Ken Archer

Beautiful shot, love the light. Does seem to be posing for you.

Ray

Beautiful, Wayne. Perfect job on the exposure and the pose against the dark bg really makes this a special image.

Beautiful, showy bird. Excellent detail and sharpness in the eye. I'm always a fan of black backgrounds and white birds and this one is nicely done. Wish for a lower angle.

Lovely, great pose and teh bg works very will with the white plumage!

Lovely light on the bird Wayne, dramatic look on black.
Looks like it's actually moving forward with the one leg coming up, great pose & head turn.
Great details and exposure, well done!

Very nice Wayne, really like how the delicate plumes stand out against the dark background and the head turn. Because I did notice immediatly that it's head was cut off in the reflection, if it were mine I would probably experiment with darkening or eliminating the partial reflection and then mat it, frame it, and hang it on the wall.

Terrific! What wonderful plumage! Really like the dark background setting off the plumage as well.

Wayne,

I like how well the snowy stands otu from the dark background, the raised plumes, head feathers and nice eye contact. I know from years of experience that when trying to get a low angle like you have that sometimes you have to sacrifice the full reflection because it can stretch out so far from the bird on the water so not having the full reflection here doesn't bother me. I like the comp you used.

Wonderful contrast to this composition, well seen and well done.

Awesome shot, love the feathers against the background and the look in it's eye, kinda like saying "i'm posing so take the shot"

Very sweet shot, Wayne. Like a beautiful dancer coming on stage from the darkness for a featured number. Wonderful detail, and I like the little bit of shadow on the water to kind of offset the darkness.

Wonderful finery Wayne

cheers
Rob

Lovely shot Wayne! Both your photo technique and the bird´s pose are on top!!

Well done!