Cygnet going for a ride

[Lisa Flory]

Canon 30D
Canon EF 75-300 f/4.0-5.6

1/400
F7.1
ISO 100
220mm

I would have liked to be lower, but it wasn't possible.
I would like to hear what you think.

[Arthur Morris]

This is way cool. The birds just need some selective sharpening. Even though the sun angle was off a bit (from the right rather than from over your head) it is nice the the cygnet's head is not in the shadow of the adult's neck.

[Lisa Flory]

Wow, thanks!

Would you explained SILH effect you mentioned in my image "Up on a Hill"?

Thanks,
Lisa

[Arthur Morris]

Hi Lisa, YAW. I just meant that I liked the effect of the silhouette.

I selectively sharpened the heads of the adult and cygnet as follows; Unsharp mask at 205, .2, 1 (after creating a Quick Mask). Can you see the difference?

[Brian Wong]

Hi Lisa!

This is way too cute! The selective sharpening makes your subject stand out even better! Was there a tiny catchlight to be had on the little one? Good job on the exposure.

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Lisa - very high cuteness factor - like Artie's repost!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Lisa,
Nicely done. I like mother and child...:D The baby is no fool, she is getting a free ride; way too cool...:cool:

[Lance Peters]

Nicely done - arties repost works for me.

[Harold Davis]

sweet capture!! love arties repost!! the riding baby is really cool!

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Awesome image Lisa. Excellent composition on your part. Artie's re post makes it all the better.
Congrats