Opposites

Gallery: AvianPosted June 20, 2017128 views5 comments

Two second year Trumpeter Cygnet/Swans on the tide flats at Valdez, Alaska. They were a bit too distant for the 70-200mm so I used the 2X teleconverter. That works out to ~600mm with the crop factor.

Sony a6500, FE 70-200 f2.8 GM @ 396mm, ISO-100, f/8.0, 1/400, hand held.

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5 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on June 20, 2017 at 5:53 PM

A very nice composition, Gary. The raised foot on the rh bird reminds me of someone making a "rude" gesture. Excellent detail. That 70-200 seems to play nicely with your teleconverter.

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Comment posted by Matt Shellenberg on June 20, 2017 at 9:17 PM

Very well composed with the birds looking opposite directions, Gary. Very nice detail in the swans. Great job in these overcast conditions.

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on June 21, 2017 at 10:38 AM

Great detail in these swans, Gary. I do recommend that it be viewed in the large file to really appreciate this for what it is, a fine shot.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on June 21, 2017 at 1:11 PM

Beautiful color and detail in the larger version, which I highly recommend viewing.

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Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on June 22, 2017 at 9:55 AM

The subjects look like 'Bookends' Gary. I think you did well considering the conditions and kit.

TFS
Steve

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