Swan song

[Tinka]

Hi all,
This gentleman was makeing a real racket as I took photographs, I think he was warning me off as his mate was on the nest in the background. I was out with the family and being told not to dawdle too much so I did not get as many pics as I would have liked, comments welcome as usual.

[Archangel]

Re: Swan song

Hi all,
This gentleman was makeing a real racket as I took photographs, I think he was warning me off as his mate was on the nest in the background. I was out with the family and being told not to dawdle too much so I did not get as many pics as I would have liked, comments welcome as usual.

Gert,

The swan is nice. I like that it fills the frame.
I think decreasing the contrast will make it more appealing and the swan will be distinguished better from the water.

George

[Jocelyn Walker]

Re: Swan song

Hi all,
This gentleman was makeing a real racket as I took photographs, I think he was warning me off as his mate was on the nest in the background. I was out with the family and being told not to dawdle too much so I did not get as many pics as I would have liked, comments welcome as usual.

I like your Australian Black Swan...for me it's been quite difficult getting the definition of feathers on these fowl...whether its because of the black (absorbs light instead of reflecting I think?) Great full frame!

[vlarcombe]

Re: Swan song

Hi Tinka,

Lovely swan but I find the water too distracting. Darkening the water at the top may help but I think there are just too many highlights in the water. Given more time to dawdle getting down a bit lower towards swan eye level may get a better background but you may then lose the lovely feather details. (Getting to eye level could be difficult depending on how upset the swan is!)

Vernon

[Tinka]

Re: Swan song

Hi vernon,
Thank you for looking and for your comments, I see your point re the water and position, but the fella was none too friendly and there were some logs etc: makeing life difficult as well, I also agree that one needs to be able to take time to dawdle and think, which isnt to easy with the family around