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Cygnets

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Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 27, 2010 at 3:12 AM
Cygnets
I was already on my way back to the car after photographing, when I noticed a family of Mute Swans. Two cygnets were sleeping on the shore and both parents proudly floated around in their vicinity. I unpacked my gear and carefully positioned it at a safe distance in order not to disturb them. The approach worked and I had a great time watching and photographing them. Mum and Dad kept a close eye on me but didn't seem to bother. At some point they were both just sleeping.
Nikon D80 @ 500 mm, iso 250, F 9, 1/800 on a tripod.

Posted by John Robinson on July 27, 2010 at 4:40 AM
Nice "aarrgh " shot Sandra. I was just going to suggest more space on the right would help but noticed the foot on the left makes it difficult. No big deal though.
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on July 27, 2010 at 5:12 AM
A really nice combination of detailed down and foreground mush with a great catchlight. I think its a bit tight at the top and recomposing to lose a touch of mush might have helped (assuming its full frame?).
Posted by Brett Lewis on July 27, 2010 at 6:04 AM
Still got it's 'egg-tooth' and they do have the cute factor.. Small nits mentioned but nicely worked.

Brett :toast:
Posted by Cliff Young on July 27, 2010 at 6:09 AM
Sandra, nits covered. Cute image with nice detail. :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on July 27, 2010 at 8:17 AM
Lovely image,really like the POV and composition,very cute image :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Karen Summers on July 27, 2010 at 10:33 AM
A very cute image lovely shot
Posted by Dave Bartlett on July 27, 2010 at 11:43 AM
Certainly has the cuteness factor. I like the pov :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 27, 2010 at 12:01 PM

Lovely image Sandra, I like the main focus on the cygnet that is awake, very slight nit covered re the composition.

Andy...
Posted by Shaun Simpson on July 27, 2010 at 2:34 PM
Lovely image, well done :toast: :toast:
Posted by keith mitchell on July 27, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Little nits covered Sandra,lovely image.
:toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Phil Mclean on July 27, 2010 at 2:48 PM
You can almost feel the soft downy feathering and the low pov with the mush has enhanced that feel.Lovely image Sandra.

Phil. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tom Smit on July 27, 2010 at 2:58 PM
Lovely shot Sandra. Well seen.
Posted by Bronia Klima on July 27, 2010 at 3:10 PM
Great shot Sandra, well done
Bronia
Posted by Paul Rosser on July 27, 2010 at 3:52 PM
Apart from being a little tight at the top, this is a nice image Sandra, I like it!
Regards,
Paul.