Posted by Ian Mason on December 29, 2008 at 4:23 PM
1D2n, 600mm f4 is x1.4, 1/4000s, f7.1 iso 400
A swan is a swan is a swan! Deliberately tried something a bit different but not sure if it works. If not, you might prefer a more traditional approach on the avian site here:
Posted by Matt Cole on December 29, 2008 at 4:28 PM
not a huge fan of this crop to be honest Ian, it doesn't seem to work too well to my eyes. The linked image is a real beauty though. The light and low angle are excellent.
Matt
Posted by John Robinson on December 29, 2008 at 5:30 PM
Yes I think the other was better.
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Cliff Young on December 30, 2008 at 7:37 AM
Ian, without a doubt I much prefer the other one. This might work if it was just a head and neck crop Cliff
Posted by eric weight on December 31, 2008 at 12:55 AM
Love the original, but this one is neither one thing or the other for me, sorry. Eric
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 31, 2008 at 12:04 PM
Another vote for the original here Ian - a lovely shot - although this is still an attractive image
Discussion
5 repliesA swan is a swan is a swan! Deliberately tried something a bit different but not sure if it works. If not, you might prefer a more traditional approach on the avian site here:
http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=112270&CGISESSID=db4c37f82555557ca17c01c9a181f1de&u=21179
Thanks for looking!
Matt
Cheers
JohnR