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Swan

by Ian Mason

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 2, 2010132 views8 comments
1D2n, 600mm f4 is, 1/1250s, f4, iso 200

This is my first post or comment for a while due to a major health scare, but happily I hope to get back on track over the next few months. It was taken last autumn in superb light. The low angle creates the strong reflection.

I should add that I will be spending as much time as possible looking at this forum during my recuperation - it remains a huge inspiration!

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on February 2, 2010 at 1:39 PM
Glad to hear your health is improving, Ian! Great way to comeback too--this is a nice creative use of eading line, takinig the viewer from the bottom up to the elegant bird--nice! :toast:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on February 2, 2010 at 2:20 PM
I know where you are coming from I spent about 4-5 mths 2 yrs ago getting inspiration from this site .
I hope you have a full recovery
This shot is amazing this low angle looks as if you were in the water yoursrlf :biggrin: :wavey:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 518 Posts, 2114 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 2, 2010 at 2:52 PM
Mark, I love this. Great pose, the dark colors are magnetic, and the reflection wonderful.
Glad you're better !!
Sandy r
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on February 2, 2010 at 9:48 PM
Beautiful image Ian. Wish you a good recovery and be patient with our posting. :smile:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 2, 2010 at 10:46 PM
Glad it was just a scare and not worse - your images have been SORELY missed.

Love this photo and this whole "series" you did - the lines really carry the eye well
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on February 2, 2010 at 11:25 PM
I'm glad you are getting better. This composition though, couldn't be any better!
Registered on November 9, 2003, 229 Posts, 1523 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Dubois on February 3, 2010 at 10:51 PM
Nice one Ian. I do hope your health is improving.
Registered on February 22, 2005, 129 Posts, 4739 Comments
Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on February 4, 2010 at 1:36 AM
Terrific shot (as usual) Ian....sorry to hear about your health. I certainly hope things are getting better for you. Looking forward to seeing more of your work soon.
Registered on June 19, 2008, 1005 Posts, 8028 Comments