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Immature Mute Swan

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Posted by Robert Lawrence on September 21, 2012 at 12:34 PM
Immature Mute Swan
Thanks for the comments on my previous posts. This is from late last year. I much prefer photographing the immature birds rather than the adults as I think the plumage is much more interesting than the all white.
1/350 @ f8 iso 400
500mm
Posted by David Sewell on September 21, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Certainly some very nice detail in the plumage, Robert, and the dark background suits the subject nicely.

David
Posted by Bob Johnson on September 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM
Not sure that the young swan works as well against a dark BG as the adult does Robert although I understand your point about the plumage. Looks a little soft on my office PC so will have another look later in the iMac :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Nick Mckeown on September 21, 2012 at 1:17 PM
That is a cracking image Robert and I tend to agree that the BG has suited the bird well.

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :smile: :wavey:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on September 22, 2012 at 5:41 AM
Hi Robert, simple, but effective and the dark BKG works well with the subject. I think it could do with a slight CW rotation and perhaps a little too central, but personal choice. :wink: It could stand a little more selective USM, but no deal breaker. At -1 comp did you have to lighten the subject? What camera body are you using?

TFS
Steve
Posted by John Robinson on September 22, 2012 at 6:18 AM
Classic swan shot Rob. With a reflection too !! :eek: :eek:
JR
Posted by Robert Lawrence on September 22, 2012 at 7:36 AM
Steve, I used a 7D body. I agree re: the ccw rotation and usm. I underexposed the shot so that I could darken the background, but I must admit that -1ev was a bit much and I had to increase exposure a bit in post production. It is a bit central but it is full frame so I don't have anything to play with.
Thanks for the comments folks.
Posted by Phil Ellard on September 22, 2012 at 11:22 AM
Think it looks very good :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 22, 2012 at 1:48 PM

Slight nit covered re the rotation, but still a very pleasing swan shot, Robert. The image has an almost sepia quality to it.

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Paul Whippey on September 22, 2012 at 3:34 PM
Minor nits already covered. A very nice photo Robert. The juvenile plumage is nicely detailed and the pose is great. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Haskell on September 23, 2012 at 6:38 AM
Looks pretty striking to me. I like the black background.

Ian
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on September 23, 2012 at 2:20 PM
Apart from the minor nits, this works well for me. Very nice detail and I like the black background. :wavey: