Swan on Ice

Gallery: AvianPosted March 28, 201050 views8 comments

This photo was taken about a month ago on a local pond. This lone swan was just sitting at the edge of the water, and I never did see a mate. What do you think of this photo? Comments and critiques are much appreciated! Thanks!

-Cam

Tech:
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8 IS @ 200mm f/5.0
1/1600 sec
ISO 200

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Nick Saunders on March 28, 2010 at 11:12 AM

Nice exposure on the whites here Cam. I'd like to see a little more room on the bottom if you have it, and it could do with brightening up a bit more.
Nice to see a swan just sat on the ice like that.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on March 28, 2010 at 11:28 AM

Nice mood here. Would like to see the head/neck area a little brighter and wonder about just a touch of CCW rotation. I like the patterns in the snow and it looks like you have excellent detail in those whites. Sharon

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Comment posted by Monica Siri on March 28, 2010 at 12:43 PM

Cam,
I really like this composition with the swan sitting on the ice. Very nice the background.
If this were mine, I'd add a little bit room at the bottom.

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Comment posted by Dan Moore on March 28, 2010 at 2:48 PM

I like it and it would be interesting to see you repost with the suggestions.

Dan

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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on March 28, 2010 at 5:19 PM

Cam,

I like how the swan is resting on the ice and the pose too. I might add some room on the bottom and lighten this a wee bit if this were mine. I think those minor changes would give you a stronger image.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 28, 2010 at 8:19 PM

Agreed go a touch brighter and a little more room on the bottom here Cam, nice shot.

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Comment posted by Gary Marquart on March 28, 2010 at 10:00 PM

I like this very unique white on white, and the moody feel of this photo Cam. I agree with the others about a little more room on the bottom, but in regards to lightening it, I would maybe just a touch , but not much as it won't take much to get the whites on the swans back too hot, and too bright and it will lose that moody feel IMHO.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 29, 2010 at 8:30 PM

Nice image. Nits noted.

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