Winter Swans - 1

Gallery: AvianPosted February 12, 2017185 views8 comments

This is another shot of the Trumpeter Swans that surprised me on the tide flats in February in Valdez, Alaska. There were 5 swans but I couldn't get a close up of all 5 so I picked these 3. They were pretty dirty and skinny so I suspect they have been wintering in Alaska.

Sony a6500, FE 70-200 F2.8 GM @ 140 mm, ISO-100, f/5.6, 1/4000, hand held.

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8 comments

Comment posted by Jerry Austin on February 12, 2017 at 7:14 PM

Great background for these guys. The whites look good. Well captured.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on February 12, 2017 at 7:58 PM

Another nice look at these swans with that beautiful background. They look like juvies based on their color. Very nice detail in the birds and well composed. I do wish for a bit of separation between the two front birds, but nothing you could do about that. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 12, 2017 at 11:03 PM

Another sweet shot of these birds, Gary, with a great mountain backdrop.

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Comment posted by John Robinson on February 13, 2017 at 7:14 AM

Yes I agree with the comments. A lovely atmospheric piece of work.
JohnR

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Comment posted by Max Waugh on February 13, 2017 at 12:20 PM

Gary, I prefer this one. There's no overlap between the swans and mountains, so it works much better, IMO.

Max

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Comment posted by David Schoen on February 13, 2017 at 3:33 PM

Terrific to see the swans against the peak. They really stand out nicely. The wing positions almost mimic the slope of the ridge. Well done.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on February 15, 2017 at 12:05 PM

Lovely and interesting image. The snow covered mountain background really makes the image for me.

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Comment posted by Steve Gettle on February 16, 2017 at 2:18 PM

I love the sense of place

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