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[Mel]

I was wondering how you "pros" feel about this pic. It was taken recently at Disneyland in Southern California. I call it, The Disney Swan". She was cruising by the bridge to Snow Whites castle. This is my first post of a picture which I hope it was done correctly.

[lourensb]

Re: first post

Hi Mel, I'm stil a Baby in Photography, But this is my opinion.

Your Photo is a little over Exposed, If you look at the White, it a bit Uhm, Shinny .

I love the Reflection in the water.

Also the Darkish area to the right, is bit distracting, I'm not sure how much space where to the left, however I would of waited 10 sec, and capture the Swan , with a clear Brick Background. Or Even Just the complete Swan out of the shade Area.

This is however a Beautiful Shot. And I Like it.

[Tinka]

Re: first post

Hi,
A nice image and posted oK but I prefer to see the full image not thumbnails, however that is my personal hangup, it is a nice image but the highlights are blown, Swans are notoriously difficult to get correct exposure and detail in the feathers, especially against a dark background as here, but a nice image anyway, especially with the reflection.

[Pops]

Re: first post

I have to say the same...the swans body being over bright and the extreme darkness on the right spoils this shot. Such a shame because the reflection is super.

[Mel]

Re: first post

I agree with all comments. In fact, it was the reflection that I was most interested in obtaining. Thanks for the comments, I will try to incorporate them in my next "shots"