I always try to get a shot of the swan around the lake here. I find it quiet difficult especially in the height of day due to their bright white feathers and black faces. Anyways, I think I got lucky with this one as it came up to the shore and dried itself off. Hope you enjoy it. (shot at Lake Davis, Orlando, FL)
Samsung NX20
82mm
1/400
f/4.5
ISO 100
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5 commentsExcellent exposure on the whites although you could actually brighten the image slightly and still have some headroom to the right. As you probably already know shooting birds with whites and blacks is easiest on days when it's overcast or early or late in the day when you can get that golden glow.
I would eliminate the vignette as others have pointed out although I do see what you were trying to accomplish by using it. You might try for a lower perspective next time so you are not shooting down on the bird. Also, the cropped feet right at the ankle detract from the image. If you have more room I would add the feet back in on the bottom and add more canvas to the top, bottom and left side of the image.