Trumpeter Swans

Gallery: AvianPosted July 14, 2012100 views5 comments

A mated pair of trumpeter swans. What a privilege it was to be able to photograph these wonderful birds. Taken in the Centennial Valley, Montana during a recent week-long trip.

Canon 1DM4
500mm f/4 + 1.4x TC
ISO 400
1/2000s
f/9
Hand held from blind

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 14, 2012 at 8:36 AM

I like the dramatic light and shadow, gives that 3D look Ron.
I also like the birds juxtaposition here, perfect for the mated pair theme.
Excellent detail/DOF and comp, nice even POV.
Well done!

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 14, 2012 at 12:07 PM

Very nice as presented. I too like the 3D look from the light.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on July 14, 2012 at 6:56 PM

cool, Ron. nice looking light and cool matched poses. I like the setting and comp also.

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on July 14, 2012 at 8:09 PM

Very nice, Ron. Really like the side light on the swans. Agree with the 3D effect already mentioned. Nice sharpness and techs look spot on.

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Comment posted by Roger Leekam on July 15, 2012 at 4:29 PM

Ron, the light makes this image. Lovely composition & background color.

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