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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3817 W: 505 N: 8098] (27718)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-02
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon EF 100-400mm L IS USM, Digital RAW 100, Hoya UV 77mm
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Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Other birds [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-07-03 3:50
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Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 34
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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.

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.

The above obtained from http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=72

IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 20D
Time of day: 4:17 p.m.
Date: 2nd July 2006
Weather conditions: Clear
Lens: Canon 100-400mm L IS
Filter: Hoya 77mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/160
F-Stop: F/5.6
Focal Length: 400mm
ISO: 100
Support: Hand Held
Original File: Digital RAW
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Hello Pam, what a lovely little swan.
Beautiful photo!

greetings Jan-arie

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  • Anton Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 46 W: 11 N: 154] (595)
  • [2006-07-03 4:49]

Pam,
A good composition where you were able to get perfect DOF at this focal length. The sharpness is amazing, taking into account that the shutter speed was only 1\160 sec at a focal length of 400mm. It just shows that IS technology is worth it!
Regards
Anton

Pam,

Very good lighting, sharpness and composition which shows the full reflection. The BG and POV also make this ia great pic. TFS,
Sheriff

Hello Pam!

What a beautiful photo you have taken. The light, sharpness and details are fantastic. The POV is very nice and I really like the water too. TFS

Regards
Mattias

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  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2821 W: 344 N: 3779] (11769)
  • [2006-07-03 5:34]

Hi Pam, lovley portrait, the light is excellent (shame the rear is in shade) and the the reflection really adds impact. Very good!

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  • Graal Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 755 W: 31 N: 20] (5032)
  • [2006-07-03 5:45]

Hi Pam,
very nice portrait, excellent quality of photo. Good informations in note. I like it.
Rgs, Aleksander

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  • Scott Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 224 W: 0 N: 316] (1540)
  • [2006-07-03 5:52]

Pam, extra points for the cuteness factor, I like the birds eye POV. Vey nice.

Scott

Hi Pam,
You just want to scoop him up and cuddle him! Perfect exposure, and you have the nice rippled reflection in the water on this one. Loos great!
Scott

600 photos, is that a record?! A lovely one for the milestone. Really sharp and lovely low POV. Looks Black & White, I'm sure it isn't but I like it.

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 855 W: 23 N: 942] (5111)
  • [2006-07-03 7:56]

Hello Pam, this littel Black Swan is too cute!! Very nice shot with beautiful refects and splendid lighting, very good job, best regards, Didier.

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  • OzBY Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 182 W: 2 N: 312] (1085)
  • [2006-07-03 9:38]

Lovely shot of this swan baby.
Great DOF and BG

oz

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  • ciccio Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 227 W: 52 N: 337] (2721)
  • [2006-07-03 17:09]

Hi Pam, una foto muy tierna y de gran calida de este patito. Enhorabuena y un saludo. TFS.

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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1575 W: 5 N: 2181] (12252)
  • [2006-07-03 17:14]

Bonjour Pam!

Félicitations ce petit canneton est superbe. Bravo pour les détails.
Merci.
Joseph

Another lovely sweet capture Pam,
Good detail, colours and sharpness. exposure and lighting are good. Good composition, I really like the low POV, and good reflection.

Thanks for posting, have a great week.

Hi Pam
It is so lovely shot. Its'composition details and reflection on the water are perfect.

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  • pilonm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 548 W: 90 N: 871] (2919)
  • [2006-07-05 12:19]

Hello Pam,

Another nice picture of this (always white ;-) ) black swan! Here I prefer your composition by having the subject not centralized. You managed perfectly the exposition for we can see the different tones of white! Great pov and dof! Thanks fos Sharing!
Michel

Hi Pam,
Beautiful shot, excellent composition.
Well done!
TFS Malgosia

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