Swan Song

Was out this morning at sunrise getting a few shots at the local pond with the new lens (Nikon 70-200 2.8)

A few swans about posing for a shot or 2


ISO 200 1/1000sec f4.5 @150 mm


1/2000 Sec F4.5 @78mm

Hey Jim,

The first shot is really quite beautiful. Great light - warm yet soft. The second shot has a beautiful, almost demure pose. I wish that the eyes were not getting lost though.

Cheers
James

Hi James

The light was quite warm from the early sun so I tried and neutralize it a little, although there is a lot of brownish color in the feathers (maybe from nest making?). I brightened the eye up a bit, any more and it does not look natural. it's tough though as they are close to black.

Thanks for the input! here is an updated version.

They are a beautiful subject, these swans. The complete contrast in markings makes a challenge. I was shooting all day today, a 6 mile hike, spring flowers, everything all day. These two wound up my favorite shots from them all. Amazing coincidence to see this post.

Hi James
These are very lovely photographs!
Shasha