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Whooper Swan


Whooper Swan
Photo Information
Copyright: Demetrio Barros (Demetrio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 142 W: 4 N: 168] (844)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-30
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D100
Exposure: 1/20 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-11-30 6:11
Viewed: 1344
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A place just outside of Stockholm close to Sodertajle also. There a field of whooper swans where eating and resting before heading off for there long journey. Together on this field alone there where about 40-60 Whooper swans and the odd mute in between the lot.

It was a great moment to be looking at these magnificent flying birds eating away and always keeping an eye out for the young ones,always close by.

Here is some information taken from the rspb.org.uk site:

Whooper swan
Cygnus cygnus

The whooper swan is a large white swan, bigger than a Bewick's swan. It has a long thin neck, which it usually holds erect, and black legs. Its black bill has a large triangular patch of yellow on it. It is mainly a winter visitor to the UK from Iceland, although a couple of pairs nest in the north. The estuaries and wetlands it visits on migration and for winter roosts need protection. Its winter population and small breeding numbers make it an Amber List species.
Where does it live?
Breeding
Boggy areas with pools and reedy upland lakes.
Wintering
Lowland farmland near the coasts, flooded fields or lakes. Feeds on shallow water and land in day; roosts on open water.
Passage
As for winter
Where to see it
Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and parts of East Anglia.
What does it eat?
Aquatic plants, grass, grain, potatoes
What does it sound like?
A loud ‘whoop-whoop’ call, sounding trumpet-like from flocks.
When to see it
October to March
Similar species
Bewick's swan, Mute swan

Also a little info about the shot taken:

Aperture f13
Shutter speed 1/20
ISO 800
Length(35mm) 1500mm
Focal length 1000mm
Pixel size 1640x2212

Equipment used:

Canon D1OO
Tripod
Nikon Spotting Scope
Nikon D100 Attachment.

Other info:

Auto color and cropped to size for TN using CS2

Also there is a bit of noise as image was taken quite early in the morning where the light was very poor and distance was about 40mtrs from birds.

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Hi Demetrio, a good portrait, and excellent colour and POV. Well done. Thanks for the potatoes, they really tasted great.

All the best, Anders.

hi demitrio
nice shot,
the white swan looks great against the blurred green bg,
well composed shot,
nice pov,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Nice shot Demetrio.
Although the capture lacks sharpness, you managed great color, exposure, and I like the low POV. Difficult shooting conditions.
TFS!

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 962 W: 0 N: 89] (7801)
  • [2006-12-13 9:09]

Hi demetrio
Beautiful composition. I like the low POV. Good colours, BG, sharpnes, details and POV.
Well done mf.

osse

Hello Demetrio,
A simple but beautiful composition!
The lovely bird gives a fine pose, and the white plumage is nicely exposed...
Good colours and details, DOF is spot on!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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