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The Black Swan II


The Black Swan II
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Copyright: Richard Cridland (rcrick) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 629 W: 42 N: 1156] (3736)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-22
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 5D, Canon EF100-400 F4.5-5.6L IS USM, SanDisk Extr. IV 2Gb, Hoya 77mm Pro1 DMC UV LPF
Exposure: f/11, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Port of Brisbane Wetlands [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-04 18:05
Viewed: 484
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A really big thank you to everyone who passed by and left a comment / critic on the Black Swan as always its really appreciated many thanks, we’ve had a couple of days of rain up here (none drought breaking) but all the same I’m not complaining its needed, so opportunity’s to get out and about have been somewhat limited.

Hence the reason for posting this second picture of the Black Swan, it was taken on the same day as the first posting and actually is the same Swan just from a slightly different angle, and they just seem to have such elegance about them, almost regal.

So I hope you don’t mind the double up,

Details, Shot Raw converted to Jpeg, vertically cropped resized and sharpened for posting.

Camera Model Canon EOS 5D
Shooting Date/Time 22/04/2008 12:58:52 PM
Shooting Mode Shutter-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/125
Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
Metering Mode Center-Weighted Average Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 320
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Focal Length 320.0 mm
Image Size 721x800
Image Quality Superfine
Flash Off
White Balance Mode Auto
AF Mode AI Servo AF
Picture Style Neutral
Sharpness 5
Contrast 2
Saturation 2
Color tone 1
Color Space sRGB
Noise Reduction On
File Size 114 KB
Custom Function C.Fn:00-0
C.Fn:02-2
C.Fn:08-1
Drive Mode Continuous shooting
ramthakur, goldyrs, MartinL, Luis52, chats, Jamesp, Janice, JPlumb, maurydv, jaycee, writerscrawlz, Maite, jpdenk has marked this note useful
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This image of the Black Swan in portrait orientation is equally beautiful, Richard.
The eye of this regal bird is riveting and matches well with the colour of its bill.
All in all, an admirable capture.
TFS and regards.
Ram

Excellent shot, Richard.The details in the portrait are very sharp and you've used the light to great advantage.
Cheers!
Goldy

Rick,

I don't mind this post at all mate! This is a great shot, the lighting is excellent here. It shows the details of this bird wonderfully. Composition, sharpness and details are excellent as well. Great work and TFS!

Best Regards,

Martin

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2802] (10144)
  • [2008-06-04 20:55]

Hola Richard.
Bella foto. Gran nitidez e iluminacion. Finos detalles en la Imagen de alta calidad.
Saludos Richard.
Luis52.

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1252 W: 0 N: 4842] (14380)
  • [2008-06-04 22:00]

Hi Rick

Nice portrait and excellent exposure on a difficult subject. Great use of the lighting conditions too.

JAmes

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3452 W: 144 N: 5902] (17486)
  • [2008-06-04 23:52]

I have posted a nearly identical image as this one Rick, a while back now. They are very regal looking swans and they are quite a joy to photograph. I like how they hold their heads up like this,
TFS
Janice

Very nice close and personal portrait of this swan Rick. You can do a double up on us any time you want when you do it like this. Your detail with the water, glistening on the swans head is excellent, as it the colour seen in those eyes and that beak. The water makes an excellent backdrop for this dark bird. Very awesome work.

Thanks, John

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2613 W: 133 N: 7504] (23403)
  • [2008-06-05 0:50]

Hello Richard,
Though we see them in European parks it's nice to see a close capture of a native Black swan taken where it belongs - in Australia.
Lovely POV to show the elegance of this bird, even close to with good sharpness and lighting. Nice composition too.
As red and black in combination are nature's warning colours it perhaps helps to keep off predators during the breeding season: something I just though of while studying this fine shot!
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Regards,
Ivan

Splendido primo piano di questo bellissimo cigno nero, eccellenti POV e taglio compositivo, ottima nitidezza, magnifici i colori e la luce. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Hi Rick
A very nice image of this majestic guy. Good work on the close up with nice light and detail. I like the almost serene look on this fellow too.
Cheers
Sue

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1788 W: 8 N: 4639] (15001)
  • [2008-06-05 8:52]

Hi Rick,

A beautiful portrait of this Black Swan showing off the amazing red eye and red beak. Excellent details of the plummage. You captured the graceful curve of the neck perfectly. Love the water for the background.

Jane

Hi Rick
Great shot with superb sharpness and detail
Nice color and light
tfs jon

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1213 W: 68 N: 2512] (8287)
  • [2008-06-05 10:53]

Hello Richard,
Beautiful photo of this Black Swan. Excellent details and great contrasting colours against the BG. Good composition.
Regards,
Peter

Lovely portrait with amazing details. I love the curve of the head; it reminds me of a bit of shyness as if 'I'm pretty, yes, but let's not make a big deal of it' sort of thing. The eye and bill are brilliant in color, and I think the black coloration makes it even stand out more. Very lovely job, here.

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 982 W: 64 N: 1198] (4928)
  • [2008-06-06 6:11]

Hello Richard
Fantastic portrait of this magestic black swan! Excellent details, lighting and colors.
My compliments and TFS
Greetings
Maite

P :)

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 389 W: 0 N: 371] (1986)
  • [2008-06-06 10:06]

Hi Richard
This is a great portraid
well done.

Hi RIck,

Really nice close-up of the bird's face, crazily sharp, and excellent exposure.

Thanks,
John

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-09 10:45]

Hello Rick

What a lovely portrait of this beautiful black swan.
The focus is spot on with excellent detail.
The colours are vivid and well saturated.
Wonderful pov and dof.
TFs

Rob

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