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Moody Mute Swan
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Moody Mute Swan

by Ron McCombe

Gallery: AvianPosted November 12, 2011121 views4 comments
As the sun dropped in the late afternoon a peculiar light transcended over the lake at the Hirsel near Coldstream. There was only about twenty minutes shooting time left and the sun was hitting the swans but not illuminating the water, as the sun set lower the light warmed up. This led to a moody atmosphere of which I have often though of and hoped for, but never come across before. Just never been in the right place at the right time

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4 comments
Comment posted by Hans Overduin on November 13, 2011 at 7:04 AM
Congrats on having one of your wishes fulfilled ! Indeed a moody shot, kind of sinister at the same time. I like the light on the falling water droplets ! It seems that the image is slightly tilted, or is that a trick of the eye ? At any rate an excellent shot ! Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on November 13, 2011 at 2:36 PM
Nice attempt at this moody image. I agree that it needs a little rotation, and I would like to see it with a little less yellow and red saturation. Sharon
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Comment posted by Paul Powers on November 13, 2011 at 4:06 PM
Bravo !!!
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Comment posted by May Haga on November 14, 2011 at 10:34 AM
Neat reflection and interesting lighting.
May
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