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Juvenile Swan

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Posted by Ian Mason on September 14, 2009 at 6:05 PM
Juvenile Swan
1D2n, 600mm f4 is, 1/2700s, f5, iso 200. Evening sun.

It's amazing how quickly the cygnets are growing. I like the colour of the plumage they're showing at present. Comments and critique appreciated as always.

LARGER VERSION
Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 14, 2009 at 6:15 PM


Another nice swan shot Ian, like the eye contact.

Andy...
Posted by Fran French on September 15, 2009 at 1:20 AM
These pond shots amaze me Ian, absolutely beautiful! Will try to redirect my little grebe :biggrin:

Best wishes

Fran :toast:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on September 15, 2009 at 2:18 AM
Another wonderful image. Sharp, well composed and a nice low point of view. I really enjoy your pond shots, so keep them coming. :smile: :smile:
Posted by Tim Munsey on September 15, 2009 at 3:20 AM
The eye contact makes this one great.

Tim
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on September 15, 2009 at 4:31 AM
I really like the composition here, Ian.

I keep looking for a location that affords the same PoV now I've seen your shots. Good stuff.

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Drew Mellowship on September 15, 2009 at 6:32 AM
The eye contact is excellent as is the movement in the water. Nice soft lighting too, well done !

Drew :smile:
Posted by Graham Goddard on September 15, 2009 at 7:03 AM
Very nice image Ian - just how low are you getting :wink:
Posted by Nick on September 15, 2009 at 7:56 AM
:biggrin:, Graham - if you've met Ian, you'll appreciate just how low he needs to go to get these wonderful shots :jump:.

Another nice one Ian... keep milking the pond for everything you can get from it :toast:.
Posted by Guy Rogers on September 15, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Hello Ian.

I have always had a saying and when asked by other photographers for advice I always tell them the same thing.

Its not what you shoot but how well you do it.

And I think your work proves the point.

Beautifully captured just at the right moment.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Kim Connolly on September 15, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Beautiful composition Ian, love it. :toast:
Posted by Mark Davies on September 15, 2009 at 11:55 AM
A style you've made you own with these .Smart , smart image.
Posted by Maggie Campbell on September 15, 2009 at 1:27 PM
I just love these pond images. Simple subjects but not simple images. The detail in the bird and the stillness of the water is beautiful. I wish I could get this low to photograph but unfortunately any ponds that I visit would require a rubber sheet to lie on :wink: :biggrin: ... and then theres the job of trying to get up again :biggrin:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on September 15, 2009 at 1:36 PM
Lovely low level portrait with soft lighting!
Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by David Taylor on September 15, 2009 at 2:33 PM
It's an Ian Mason. Says it all, really. :smile: :smile: :wavey:

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Posted by Lee Newman on September 15, 2009 at 5:03 PM
Very nice image indeed Ian. good pose, nice light & details.
I love the extra low pov.

Lee
Posted by Andy Stunell on September 16, 2009 at 2:35 AM
Hi Ian

I must say i am a big fan of the work you have produced lately. the recent series of shots on the swans have had a real serene and intimate quality to them. The low pov is excellent.

:toast: :toast: :toast:

Andy
Posted by Mark Sisson on September 16, 2009 at 3:10 AM
You're cornering the market with swan shots this summer!! Another lovely image.

Mark

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Posted by Craig Jones on September 16, 2009 at 4:33 AM
A lovely portrait :wink: :wavey:
Posted by David Sewell on September 16, 2009 at 4:46 AM
The low POV works superbly here. A little tight in the frame for my liking, but that is a matter of personal taste only. Excellent work.

David

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Posted by Marcus Conway on September 16, 2009 at 7:50 AM
Very intimate. Love it :toast:
Posted by Colin Crowdey on September 18, 2009 at 6:38 PM
Hi Ian

Missed this one - glad I revisited, another excellent shot - like the tight crop, catchlight in the eye is a real bonus on this shot - top stuff!!

Just out of interest, (and apologies if you have done this already) what is your poolside setup, would be nice to see

cheers

Colin