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Life-Mates

by William Bickle

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted March 15, 2016127 views9 comments
Mute Swans,.... Late into October a few seasons ago, Rain and dark clouds. 


Fuji S2 Pro, Nikon 80-400mm , 1/1500, F5.6, ISO200. Taken @ 600mm equivalent, JPG, NR


Comment appreciated.

Bill
WWW.BillBickle.com

 

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on March 16, 2016 at 10:04 PM
This is beautiful, Bill, and I love the title. It does convey an intimacy and familiarity and I love the drama of it all. Not exactly sure why it's in photo art...this is one of those situations where it's just an artistic portrayal, period. Love the detail in the feathers, and the catch light in the eyes. Really outstanding.
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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on March 17, 2016 at 6:39 AM
Gorgeous image.  Don't see how you could have done it any better and the swans sure cooperated with their position/pose.
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Comment posted by William Bickle on March 17, 2016 at 8:46 AM
Hello Kathy, Patricia ... Great to get the feedback!... An old image from my first Digital camera, shows signs of noise from low light conditions, Wanted to get a mood setting image , appreciated for its composition more than technical stuff.

Thanks :)

Bill
www.BillBickle.com

PS... There is an opening page image on my Web site now , I think  Photo Art too?

 
 
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Elizabeth Holbrook on March 18, 2016 at 12:25 PM
Absolutely beautiful!  I love the dramatic black BG, the reflection, the head position and the ruffled feathers.  Lovely. 
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Comment posted by Neil Williams on March 23, 2016 at 2:35 PM
I love this ....well done
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Comment posted by William Bickle on March 26, 2016 at 9:14 AM
Hello,.... Great to get your feedback, on an older image. This  camera has limited technicals compared to the newest now available, but I enjoyed seeing the beauty of the setting and nature of the two mates !

Bill
WWW.BillBickle.com
 
Registered on June 13, 2011, 183 Posts, 1702 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on March 27, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Hi  Bill crying Beautifully composed,  so  artistically done ,  works  well in photo art.

Albert Darmo
Canada
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on April 19, 2016 at 12:16 PM
Hey Bill,
I've been in Florida for 6 weeks leading my Florida Spring Break Tour without much internet access so I missed this post until now and I wanted you to know,
This is simply Outstanding in all respects !
Congratulations on the WP . . .  devil
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Comment posted by William Bickle on April 19, 2016 at 12:25 PM
Hello Albert & Mike.

Thanks for the feedback! I too have recently returned from my annual Cuba Adventure.

Bill
 
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