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Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)

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Posted by Rob Fisher on January 28, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus)
Hi All,

A photo from a recent trip up North.

I have a few shots from this and other take offs, but I quite like the way the wings are cradling the body in this one.

Thanks,

Canon 40D | 500mm | f/4, 1/4000, ISO 400
Posted by Karen Summers on January 28, 2010 at 5:15 PM
nice image I like the wing action to
Posted by Andy Gregory on January 28, 2010 at 6:02 PM
Great shot :toast:
Posted by Paul Hobson on January 28, 2010 at 6:27 PM
great image abd dof,

Paul

paulhobson.co.uk
Posted by Craig Jones on January 28, 2010 at 6:37 PM
Beautiful pose and composition,love the lighting,wonderful shot of these beautiful birds :wink: :wavey:
Posted by David Sewell on January 29, 2010 at 4:28 AM
The highlights are just beginning to burn a little, but with a white bird in sunlight I guess that is inevitable. Other than that you have caught the lot. I am amazed by those tatty primaries, they look as though they have holes in them.

David
Posted by John Chapman on January 29, 2010 at 6:43 AM
Hi Rob, great take off shot. :toast:
Posted by Dawn Monrose on January 29, 2010 at 11:59 AM
Nice shot, great pose and action, well caught.
Posted by David Kjaer on January 29, 2010 at 12:24 PM
Love the pose you have captured!

David :toast:
Posted by Rob Fisher on January 29, 2010 at 2:47 PM
Hi All,

Thanks for the feedback. I've just reviewed the picture again and have noticed an unintended colour cast. The repost is better.

Rob
Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 29, 2010 at 4:38 PM
Great action shot Rob. Never mind the wings just look at those feet.. love 'em. Reminds me of that albatross / seagull taking off in one of Disneys films.
Robert
Posted by Mike Andrews on January 30, 2010 at 1:44 AM
He looks as if he's heading toward you - have you upset him? :wink: :smile:

Very nice action image of a beautiful bird. .
Posted by Guy Rogers on January 31, 2010 at 5:52 PM
Hello Rod.

Superb capture with some very nice light and I have to agree with you about the wings cradling the bird.

I would be very pleased with this image.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Fran French on February 1, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Very nice indeed Rob, love the positioning of the bird in the frame.

Fran :toast:
Posted by Peter Woods on February 1, 2010 at 1:08 PM
Rob, I really like this and with that foot shooting forward ready for landing really makes for an unusual pose that works really well :smile: