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Splash Landing


Splash Landing
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Copyright: Andrew Roberts (proberts) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 30 W: 0 N: 60] (646)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-04
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-02-24 8:28
Viewed: 1605
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A male swan landing at a famous carp fishing pool Nr Monmouth in S Wales.This photo won me first place in an amateur photographic competition with which i won a trip of a lifetime to Namibia.I was just putting my gear away when i seen him flying towards me.The female was on the nest at the other side of the lake and i didnt know whether to run and take cover or take some photos.
I decided to take some photos and had to quickly change the lens and start firing away.Was well pleased when i seen the result,but even more so when i heard about the competition win :0)
The camera was a Canon eos 300d and the lens was aCanon 75-300 IS.(dont know how to change the details below)
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Sure I've seen this before somewhere... excellent shot Andrew... and I'm sure I've said that before somewhere.

Great shot. Very sharp, nice colors. And you captured the right moment. Good reflection. Regards, Yvonne

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  • fiyo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 987 W: 5 N: 2762] (10618)
  • [2006-02-24 9:36]

Fantastic shot Andrew, very nice capture with a superb composition
Superb detail, and excellent bright colours. Very sharp and clear.
Thanks for posting

Great shot!!! Love the DOF, reflection ... you are brave to stay and get the shot .. these swans get very aggressive .. but it was well worth it if you won a trip to Namibia .. good for you ... great shot!! Congrats!!

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1044 W: 156 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-02-24 12:09]

Hi Andrew,
Great shot, superb detail and colour and for a grab shot great composition to include the reflection.
Adrian

Hello Andrew, great timing and a well composed shot not cutting of the reflection which greatly adds to the picture. Nice work.

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1494 W: 0 N: 1175] (6494)
  • [2006-02-24 13:42]

Hi Andrew,
This is superb shot!
Beautifully composed with excellent timing,
brilliant POV and reflection.
Thanks for sharing!

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  • Zeno Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 451 W: 0 N: 975] (8383)
  • [2006-02-24 13:56]

I like the contrast, composition and colors in this photo.
Good timing!

regards,

Zeno.

Very nice shot! The pose is really good and the reflection on the water is very nice!
Bye Tom

Hello Andrew!
Wonderfull scene! Great composition, light and colors. Excellent water reflection. Well done!
TFS ;-)
regards
Dorota

Simply beautiful !

A stunning shot of this amazing landing, Andrew!

Excellent water details, color, POV and exposure.

A pleasure to view, thank you!

Hi Andrew,
Excellent moment captured and you've caught a wonderful reflection. It makes the shot a great one. Nice work. Thank you!

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  • mtylek (11)
  • [2006-02-25 9:27]

WOW
AMAZING SHOT
BEAUTIFUL LIGHT AND COLOURS
REGARD EWA :)

Bonjour Andrew,
your shot is excellent, good balance end good crop. Your exposure is the best you could considering the shadows and the upper part of the wings. Congratulations!
P.S. to change your infos, you have to log in,clic on "proberts" on the upper right corner, just below the language choice and then clic on profile.

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  • Dave Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 47 N: 674] (2173)
  • [2006-02-25 11:56]

Beautiful Andrew!
Great timing on this excellent capture!
Congratulations!
Thanks,
Dave

Hi Andrew

I am not surprised you won a competition with this stunning shot. Great timing, well exposed and I love the POV. Crisp, clear sharp details. Great work. Thanks..

The Bigger Splash! Great.
I'd love to enjoy that beautiful, crisp and clear picture full 800 pixel size without too much of an empty border.
Congratulations, thanks, and best regards,
Peter

Big smile!

It's a deserving winner. The reflection is what makes it, I expect that had a lot to do with it's success. Wonderful symmetry. Perfect timing has caught loads of the splash. I guess I I were to pick fault I'd say the top of the wings are over exposed but that doesn't spoil the photo.
Andy.

Wonderful!!!

This is just Stunning. It is so sharp & crisp. The colurs are viberent & the reflection has come out well. A 1 in a million shot, which could win more competitions.
Thanks for sharing with us & a Very well done!

Hello Mr Andrew,
Ultimate three point landing (in aviation terminology (An airplane landing in which the two main wheels and the nose wheel, tail wheel, or tailskid all touch the ground simultaneously).
This swan has done almost similar perfect aquatic landing like amphibious aircraft. Perfect capture. I give you 100/100 points for this picture. Cheers:).

Best wishes & regards-Dr Subhash Ranjan

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