Swan - up-close & personal + repost

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11 replies

Posted by Alan Bryant on January 1, 2008 at 6:37 PM

20D
500f4
ISO 100
1/1250 @ f5.6

C & C welcome

Thanks for looking

Posted by Andy Astbury on January 1, 2008 at 8:16 PM

It's a pretty awesome comp Alan I've got to say

But to me the top of the swans head is looking over-sharp, and the third eyelid is making his eye look a bit strange.

But like I said it's an awesome comp and well worth just toning things down a bit in the relevant areas

Posted by Chris Lloyd on January 2, 2008 at 4:14 AM

I think Andy covered my nits but as he said, well worth making the effort on the PC to get it right.

Chris.

Posted by Jim Greenfield on January 2, 2008 at 6:48 AM

Didn't spot the faint halo that Andy pointed out. Apart from that it looks super to me

Posted by jack chapman on January 2, 2008 at 8:02 AM

great comp as said, this is just my personal taste but maybe brighten it by a 1/3

Posted by Graeme Lee on January 2, 2008 at 8:26 AM

Great image Alan but a tad oversharpened on the top of head and eye. Great comp

Posted by eric weight on January 2, 2008 at 11:39 AM

One of the most interesting Mute Swan images I have seen. I like it a lot. Excellent composition.

Posted by Alan Bryant on January 2, 2008 at 12:15 PM

Thanks for the comments

Please see this less-sharpend version.With a tiny bit more on the brightness aswell, as requested

Posted by Edwin kats on January 2, 2008 at 12:54 PM

Great composition. That's for sure. The thing I like best is that tear from his eyes. A bit dramatic.

Like it, love it!!!

Edwin

Posted by Barrie Courtenay on January 2, 2008 at 1:31 PM

Got the WOW factor for me Alan..........brilliant

Posted by Dave Courtenay on January 2, 2008 at 2:23 PM

A great take on a common subject-love it

Dave

Posted by Mark Fellowes on January 4, 2008 at 6:29 AM

Great image Alan - loads of detail, atmosphere and it's very attractive.

Mark