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The Whooper Swan can be quite skittish, but I considered myself lucky to approach this parent and it's cygnet while in Iceland. They were relaxing on a bluff overlooking a bay. The cygnet was discovering the ranges of wing motion it could do while still on the ground. C&C welcome.
D3s, Nikon 500mm, 1/2500s, f 8.0, ISO 400, Gitzo tripod, Wimberley Gimbal head.
Geoffrey
Nice "relaxed " family shot. Don't normally like plain BGs but this suits fine. Ireckon the flowers add something too.
JOhn
Nice exposure and comp. Proud parent. Love the expression and the wingflap on junior.
Geoffrey:
I like the flowers as well, works well with yellow on the bill. Always fun to see the youngsters learning about their bodies, what to do with their wings.
In a perfect world, would like the parents head to be turned a bit our way.
Cheers
Randy
Good points above. I love the cygnets raised wings
Lovely family scene Geoffrey, think the little one is thinking of times to come, real nice image.
Keith.
Thanks everyone.
Geoffrey
