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Spread Your Wings

by Doug Roane

Gallery: AvianPosted December 27, 2009157 views12 comments
Trumpeter Swan. Taken off the McCarthy Road, Wrangell St-Elias National Park, AK, 9/09.

Canon 5DMII. Canon 70-200/2.8L IS + 1.4x. ISO 640. f/11. 1/350 sec.

C&C appreciated. See LARGER VERSION for best detail.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Jose Diaz on December 27, 2009 at 10:39 PM
I'm really enjoying this image. The diagonal and change in colour of the grass, the water and the reflection and overall the simplicity. The position of the neck and the neck are just great. Congratulations...
jose
Registered on December 24, 2009, 4 Posts, 25 Comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 27, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Beautiful image, Doug. I like the pose and the light really brings out the reeds in the bg. Excellent job on the exposure. :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Gulash on December 28, 2009 at 1:53 AM
Love the composition Doug, wouldn't change a thing. The variation in color and pattern in the grasses are as important as the swan, which you also exposed for expertly. :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 28, 2009 at 3:23 AM
THis is gorgeous, especially the larger version.
Wonderful detail, comp, colors, and the bird's position and reflection are awesome!
:toast:

Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Kenneth Arni on December 28, 2009 at 6:47 AM
Love this Doug, beautiful color and detail. :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 24, 2008, 112 Posts, 629 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on December 28, 2009 at 7:21 AM
Doug,

This image just feels good, it seems to touch an emotional cord within me. Love the colors, comp, setting, details and sharpness.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on December 28, 2009 at 9:34 AM
Splendid Doug. Excellent pose and I love the grading of the grass colors and the leaning tops in the middle background. Nice reflection and mood.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on December 28, 2009 at 9:57 AM
A very pleasing image, and a difficult one to show properly at web size.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1031 Posts, 12705 Comments
Comment posted by Sally King on December 28, 2009 at 10:29 AM
I love the breast feathers and the way the head is cocked. Nice contrast of the white bird, dark water and warm yellow vegetation. A very pleasing image to look at.
Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Rhodus on December 28, 2009 at 1:42 PM
A perfect moment in a perfect setting ... wouldn't change a thing! :toast:
Registered on November 16, 2003, 157 Posts, 3326 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 28, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Super Nice :toast:

Ken Archer
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Willison on December 29, 2009 at 6:18 PM
Love this, Doug. The swan looks like it truly belongs in this beautful setting. Good techs, and comp.
Registered on April 10, 2009, 292 Posts, 3967 Comments