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Black Swan

by Rob Drummond

Gallery: AvianPosted March 12, 2013135 views11 comments
Had a BIF session at a swamp back in January where, amongst other things, several swans flew past

5D3 500/f4 1.4X
ISO 800 f8 1/5000

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on March 12, 2013 at 6:34 AM
I would give a lot to have a chance to get a BIF shot of a wild Black Swan. Love this shot Rob. Excellent exposure on a very tough subject.
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Comment posted by Elizabeth Arellano on March 12, 2013 at 9:54 AM
Lovely
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Comment posted by Craig Strand on March 12, 2013 at 2:27 PM
The larger version is soooooo nice on this guy. Great job Rob! :toast: :toast: :toast:
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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 12, 2013 at 7:12 PM
Wow - what a great-looking swan in flight. I've seen one here in AZ on the water but never expected the wonderful white flight feathers.
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 12, 2013 at 7:17 PM
I've seen these here in zoos, but never one in flight. Quite impressive, and with full wing extension yet. :toast:
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 12, 2013 at 10:38 PM
Sweet flight shot, Rob. Excellent detail in the larger image and a great job of handling the exposure.

:toast:
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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on March 13, 2013 at 2:56 AM
Great shot Rob - and very well done on the blacks and whites - superb exposure !Cheers, Hans
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Comment posted by Simon Bennett on March 13, 2013 at 3:51 AM
Composition, exposure and head turn are spot-on.
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Comment posted by Danny on March 13, 2013 at 5:57 AM
Gorgeous in flight shot of these. Well held on the blacks and excellent detail. I was actually out shooting these the other day in flight........ with the camera of course :wink:

All the best Rob and wonderfully caught, love the sky and clouds as well for the background.

Danny.
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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 13, 2013 at 5:35 PM
Wonderful flight shot and what a color contrast, nice job in getting this difficult shot, well done.
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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on March 24, 2013 at 5:45 PM
Gorgeous shot of a gorgeous creature. Placement just right.

lucy
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