I like it and feel that the head on view here is working, particularly with your low viewpoint giving the impression that the swan is looking down on you... arrogant and proud...
Posted by Jeff Harrison on October 16, 2009 at 3:48 AM
I know what you mean about head on shots Ian but I agree that this one really does work - it's a beauty
Never gets tired of seeing your pool/pond stuff Ian!
Des
Posted by Andy Shepherd on October 16, 2009 at 9:01 AM
I like this one too Ian and agree with John re the bow wave, very nice, do you have a shot showing the full reflection, as I think that would also make a cracking image.
Andy...
Posted by Major Gilbert on October 16, 2009 at 10:22 AM
This head on shot works just fine Ian. I do think if the subject was a little smaller in frame it would work even better.
Works nicely for me there's always a great clarity about these shots from you Ian, well done !
Drew
Posted by Ian Mason on October 16, 2009 at 3:25 PM
Many thanks for the very helpful comments on this one. At the pond, it's a constant compromise between subject size in frame, length of reflection and distance from background. I have loads of these now and it's very interesting to hear the views of others when I'm getting a bit saturated with them!
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12 repliesI'm not normally keen on head on shots, but every time I open this image, it grows on me. What do you think?
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JohnR
in most cases I do not like head on shots but there is always the exception to the rule and this is one of them.
Nice trademark low point of view and bow wave make it for me
Des
I like this one too Ian and agree with John re the bow wave, very nice, do you have a shot showing the full reflection, as I think that would also make a cracking image.
Andy...
Major
Drew
The head-on shot works very well here. Lovely image, with a nice low point of view.