Trumpeter Swan takeoff

Gallery: AvianPosted March 20, 201176 views8 comments

LaCreek National Wildlife Refuge is a fabulous birding location in South Dakota. It's also about a 5 1/2 hour drive from my edge of the state, so I've only been there a few times. I hadn't been there in the spring when the Trumpeter Swans are usually around, so made a trip out there this weekend. Really fun trip for these guys.

Canon 50D, 400 5.6L, 1/3200, f6.3.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on March 20, 2011 at 9:56 PM

The image really provides a sense of action here, Terry. Pose of the bird, lovely exposure and splashing water all very attractive.

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Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on March 20, 2011 at 10:05 PM

I love the design the grasses made for this image and i even feel the movement of the bird

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 20, 2011 at 11:28 PM

Great action, Terry, and excellent exposure.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 20, 2011 at 11:43 PM

A nice composition with the layered background setting and swan taking off, way to go.

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on March 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM

Awesome Bird, Sweet Take Off!!! Nice work Terry!

Ken Archer

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on March 21, 2011 at 8:55 PM

Nice exposure and take off posture Terry and I like the energy in the shot and your composition. LaCreek sounds like my kind'a place.

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Comment posted by Rick Cloran on March 22, 2011 at 10:27 AM

really nice action shot Terry Mid step with the wings fully up

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Comment posted by Doug Backlund on March 23, 2011 at 8:04 AM

Glad you had a successful trip! Lacreek is one of my favorite places too but I don't get to spend much time there. That may change this summer!

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