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Territorial Train


Territorial Train
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Copyright: Mish PM (Finland_in_Eton) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 23 N: 225] (876)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-03-01
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/320 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-03-13 8:14
Viewed: 609
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I've got more swan photos than I think are good for me. :-) But I couldn't resist posting this one of a territorial dispute. It's actually a rather ugly picture, when you think about it, but it does show the true nature of the swan; tough and territorial, especially at this time of the year. Had a hard time thinking of a title, and the one I settled on is a little lame, but the others such as "Help, I'm Stuck" or "Get Off My Back" didn't do much for me, either.

Didn't do much with this one other than crop a bit off the right to try and attain a reasonable composition. Used unsharp mask, rather than clarify to remove 'haze' and improve the contrast.

As always, any suggestions for improving the shot are welcome.
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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1101 W: 23 N: 3605] (12949)
  • [2007-03-13 8:35]

Hi Michele,

whata strange looking moment you've captured here, seems like they're doing the conga! Like you say though, in truth it's actually quite a violent scene, we all know how aggressive Swans can be over their territory.
Exposure seems good, with nice movement in the water too. Good work, thanks for sharing..

Paul

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 778 W: 67 N: 645] (6814)
  • [2007-03-13 10:09]

Bonjour,
C'est presque comme de l'auto-stop !
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • trinko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 593 W: 79 N: 323] (4314)
  • [2007-03-13 10:41]

interesting action shot. i'd lighten it a tad. nice reflection of lead swans head in the water.

Hello Michele
What a great moment to shoot,
Perfect compo and lighting,
Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

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  • viv Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 3 N: 653] (3307)
  • [2007-03-14 7:40]

Hi Michelle,
What a very cute shot.
It is funny to see.
Vivian

Hi Michelle,
Interesting shot! Nice timing

Biswarup

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