Creativity: Mute Swan at sunset

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/11014832-lg.jpg

40D. 400 f5.6L wide-open. iso 640. 1600s. camera was set up this way because the swan was sitting in the shade. Didn't get time to change ISO.

Hope you like it. All C&C welcome.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like this, the warm light, BG and even the fluff on the bill add to the mood. Composition looks good, too.

[denise ippolito]

I like this too and ditto Axel on the fluff. Really nice sun kissed look to the face :)

[Kiran Poonacha]

loved that spot light effect KD, Good HA and the puff adds well here, nicely done Bhai...

[Stu Bowie]

Kaustubh, super comp, and as long as the warm light is cast on the swan's head, you have achieved your object. Lovely curve to the neck too.

[arash_hazeghi]

Very nice Kaustubh I like how the neck is sticking out of shade,nice exposure and details too

[Daniel Cadieux]

I would personally have prefered the whole neck be lit, but I still like the image alot...looks like it is trying to peek over whatever object is casting that shadow:). Nice mottled BG too.

[John Ippolito]

Beautiful soft light, serene comlimentary BG, comp, and I love the fluff! Well done, Kaustubh.

[Fabs Forns]

Very nice spotlight effect on the very sharp head, KD, great whites and nice neck pose. Way to go and thanks for participating on the project.