Frozen Trumpeter...

[Geoff Newhouse]

This Juvenile Trumpeter swan was seen on the Yukon River in early December when the temps were around -30C. He/she didn't look well and possibly had a broken wing although I did see it flying low over the river at one point but not getting any airtime. It was around for about a week and then I didn't see it again. Hopefully it made it out okay. When it first arrived it was with an adult but the adult left after a few days.

This was shot handheld while lying on the ice. Canon 1DX Mk II, Canon 400 DO II at 400mm f/5.6 1/500 ISO 1000.

Thanks for looking.

[Arthur Morris]

Lovely on all counts but too cold for me :) For the repost I opened up the face, head, and upper neck quite a bit. That plus a contrast mask there.

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[Bill Dix]

Beautiful, and poignant, capture, Geoff. I love Artie's repost.

[Robert Kimbrell]

I really love the image. A nice pose and head angle. The colors and ice crystals make a great setting. I do prefer the repost.

[Alex Becker]

Agree that the repost is great. I really like the setting / scene.

[keith mitchell]

Geoff I thought your OP looked great capturing that wintry look on the Swan,Artie's repost just takes it up another level.

Keith.

[Isaac Grant]

Beautiful pose and details Geoff. I'm cold just looking at it. Agree that Arthur's repost really brings out the beauty in this shot that was there all along. Very nice.

[Geoff Newhouse]

Thanks for the comments and to Artie for the repost. I do like how you lightened the face.

Geoff