I've been working with the manager of Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary along the Mississippi River to document the return of a large group trumpeter swans, which overwinter here each year. This is one of my favorite shots so far as the light was magic last Sunday morning. Of particular interest was the one bird that appears to be turquoise in color, at least in this light.
DB
Canon 40D; Canon 500/4 L IS; 1/400; f/4; ISO 200; Gitzo GT3530LS w/Wimberley II; Trekker T-100 Blind.
P.S. Thank you Captain Shadle for the friendly nudging to share my work and opinion once in awhile with my old friends at BPN.
11-18-2010, 07:32 PM
Randy Stout
Danny:
Lovely light, so evocative of early morning. Trumpeters are great subjects.
Well exposed, sharp. The blue bird is a juvi that is being shaded by the wings of the adult in front of him.
Love the blend of water to BG.
In a perfect world, would prefer a bit less overlap of the birds.
Cheers
Randy
11-18-2010, 09:24 PM
Aidan Briggs
I love the warm early morning light! The low angle and pink water really add to the image. I agree with Randy here, the overlap of some birds is distracting. Getting a perfect comp with so many birds would be almost impossible though, and you did great job with what you had.
Keep them coming!
11-18-2010, 10:39 PM
Steve Canuel
Hi Danny,
I like the color and light of this. Also like the low angle and how you got all the heads profiled or looking toward you. BTW, nice variety on your website.
11-19-2010, 04:15 AM
Duane Noblick
This has a very calming feel to it...I think the mist/fog adds a lot to this image. Love the light as well.
11-19-2010, 10:27 AM
Kaustubh Deshpande
Danny, this is beautiful. You have captured the mood perfectly and the low angle gives that extra intimacy...as if you are another duck in that pond looking at the scene.
11-19-2010, 11:50 AM
Joe Senzatimore
Light is fantastic and makes this a beautiful image.
11-19-2010, 12:00 PM
Stu Bowie
Danny, you have yourself a winner here. Magic light and colours, and just love the stillness of the water.
11-19-2010, 05:04 PM
Danny J Brown
Thanks everybody.....while there was some overlap of the birds, I was happy to see that all of their heads were clear and looking somewhat in the direction of the camera. Take care.
DB
11-19-2010, 09:16 PM
annmpacheco
This is so beautiful. Thanks, Ann
11-19-2010, 10:40 PM
Pieter de Waal
Danny a beautiful image, the light and colour on the birds and water nicely captured and as you mentioned good to have all the heads clear.
11-21-2010, 01:43 PM
dave blackwell
danny a very magical shot well done
11-21-2010, 02:07 PM
Danny J Brown
Ann, Pieter and Dave..........Thank you for the nice comments and thanks for looking.
