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~Black Swan II~


~Black Swan II~
Photo Information
Copyright: Debbie Linkevics (deblink) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 338 W: 8 N: 383] (1256)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-09
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 400D Digital Rebel XTi, Canon Ef 90-300mm 1:4.5-5.6
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/800 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): workshops photos with minimum 3 points [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-07-08 16:59
Viewed: 1137
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi All,
This image was captured the same day as my other swan photo and the ISO was set way too high. There may be some noise in the image. This Swan took a liking to me and was very friendly and very big. The image was captured at the Breakout Creek Wetlands near my sister's place in Lockleys, South Australia. I love spending time there, it's great.

Black Swan
Scientific name: Cygnus atratus
Family: Anatidae
Order: Anseriformes

Description
In adult Black Swans the body is mostly black, with the exception of the broad white wing tips which are visible in flight. The bill is a deep orange-red, paler at the tip, with a distinct narrow white band towards the end. Younger birds are much greyer in colour, and have black wing tips. Adult females are smaller than the males.

Facts and figures
Minimum size: 120 cm
Maximum size: 142 cm
Average size: 131 cm
Breeding season: February to May in the north; June to September in the south.
Clutch size: Up to 10

Distribution
Black Swans are found throughout Australia with the exception of Cape York Peninsula, and are more common in the south. The Black Swan has been introduced into several countries, including New Zealand, where it is now common, and is a vagrant to New Guinea.

Habitat
Black Swans prefer larger salt, brackish or fresh waterways and permanent wetlands, requiring 40 m or more of clear water to take off. Outside the breeding season, Black Swans travel quite large distances. Birds fly at night and rest during the day with other swans.

Feeding
The Black Swan is a vegetarian. Food consists of algae and weeds, which the bird obtains by plunging its long neck into water up to 1 m deep. Occasionally birds will graze on land, but they are clumsy walkers.

Breeding
Black Swans form isolated pairs or small colonies in shallow wetlands. Birds pair for life, with both adults raising one brood per season. The eggs are laid in an untidy nest made of reeds and grasses. The nest is placed either on a small island or floated in deeper water. The chicks are covered in grey down, and are able to swim and feed themselves as soon as they hatch.

References
Pringle, J.D. 1985. The Waterbirds of Australia. Angus and Robertson/National Photographic Index of Australian Wildlife, Sydney.
http://birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=72

Cheers,
Debbie
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  • Great 
  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 604 W: 11 N: 1631] (5995)
  • [2007-07-08 22:52]

Hello Debbie,
Wonderful portrait this lovely swan, great colors and texture, very sharp image, great POV and composition, fantastic job.. Well done

"I'll Be Back"

Superbe as usual, I try a workshop for the noise. All your photos, like this one, are beautyfull.
Thanks
Marie

Hello Debbie,
This is a fine fellow, with a peaceful expression on his face!
Good portrait qualities, fine details in the plumage and rich colours...
Well composed presentation!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hola Debbie.
Fabuloso retrato, con unos detalles muy nítidos y colorido bien contrastado.
Buena nota.
Saludos, JL.

Hello Debbie,
I loved the pov for capturing this beauty!
good sharpness with every single details on it's look!
very well composed and seen!
thanks for sharing
best wishes
Tony

Amazing capture of this bird. Excellent sharpness on this colourful picture.
Best wishes,
Achim

This bird is a beauty Debbie and you captured it very well with nice control on exposure, beautiful details and composition. This is a very nice portrait. Well done!
Claudine

Hi Deb,
Great clsoe-up of this swans head! Excellent sharpness and details and good lighting, great composition! Well done and TFS
Cheers Tina :-)

Nice catch Debbie goood exposure and detail perfect POV and good composition good focus and dof love the beak tfs rgds Necip.

Hello Debbie,
Beautiful portrait of the Black Swan.Excellent pOV, exposure and details of the swan.I liked it a lot.
TFS.
Smitha.

Lovely portrait with fantastic color and detail. Great use of DOF to create an interesting BG, espcially the OOF body behind the neck. Beautiful expression in the eye. I like the composition very much.

TFS, Mish

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1112 W: 23 N: 3660] (13089)
  • [2007-07-10 2:10]

Hi Debbie,

wow pin sharp and fantastic colour too, a interesting looking bird you'ce caught here. Nice BG too..
tfs,
Paul

  • Great 
  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5579] (18518)
  • [2007-07-10 6:35]

Hi Debbie,
Wonderful portrait of the Black Swan with clear details on its plumage, fine focus and nice colours. The BG highlights the Swan perfectly and a superb pose captured. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

bonjour debbie
vous avez une belle galerie d'oiseau et j'aime particuierement bien ce portrait de cygnes noir qui ne doit pas exister e nliberté chez nous.
laurent

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  • edal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 50 N: 412] (1849)
  • [2007-07-10 17:59]

HI DEBBIE!
It's a very attractive close up of this black beauty. Your lens is great for effective zooms. The dof is a master's achievement.
Greetiings!
Anton

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2007-07-10 20:22]

Hello Debbie

A beautiful portrait of this black swan.The plumage detail is very good,the exposure of the dark feathers is very good.I like the pose and POV.You have captured lovely eye contact.TFS

Rob

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3315 W: 148 N: 6113] (18648)
  • [2007-07-10 20:33]

Hi Debbie, these black swans are always happy to be photographed, and you show him well here. Good colours and contrasts.
But they can get a bit too friendly sometimes, especially if you have some food for them!
Janice

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2405 W: 63 N: 4227] (13822)
  • [2007-07-11 1:29]

Hi Debbie,
Lovely portrait of this beautiful swan. The expression on its face is so peaceful. Lighting, composition and POV are very good. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

  • Great 
  • Etka Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 91 W: 0 N: 59] (508)
  • [2007-07-11 12:30]

Witaj!
Piekny portret. Niesamowita czerwien dzioba.
Ladnie uchwycony ptak.
Gratuluje!

Etka

Debbie,
What a MAJESTIC looking species.
Excellent clarity.
Presented with a lot of taste.
Your note shows meticulas production care; congratulations.
Best regards from Canada from Mario.

  • Great 
  • sily Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 238 W: 6 N: 391] (1893)
  • [2007-07-11 13:39]

HI Debbs!
Beautiful close up and lovely portrait!

  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2007-07-11 13:52]

Hi Debbie, Did not see this one till today. a very fine shot of the Black swan. showing good detail . the eye shows up well. very well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

Hi Debbie,

Wonderful portrait of the black swan!
I especialy like the composition and details of this one...
TFS

Alex

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  • pilonm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 90 N: 871] (2919)
  • [2007-07-13 10:12]

Hello Debbie,

Very nice closeup of this black swan! You managed well with the exposition where we can see feather details... I like the workshop done by marieproue which removes the noise in the bg...

Good work and TFS,

Michel

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