Early Morning Landing

[William Dickson]

Canon 5D Mk3
f/4 500mm with 1.4
f/6.3
1/3200
ISO 800

I managed to capture this cygnet, just as the sun began to rise, on a local loch. From a portable hide at the lochside.

Thanks for looking

Will

[Ross Taylor]

Hi Will,

I love how the water splashes suggest a skipping landing. The water droplets against the dark background are quite appealing to me as well.

I think this is a great example where pano crop is powerful! Well chosen :)

I like the pose of the bird, and HA.

If anything, you may consider to drop highlights under the closer wing, and raise shadows slightly on the breast.

Thanks for posting this Will!

Ross

[William Dickson]

Thanks for your suggestions Ross. It does make a difference.

Will

[Bill Dix]

Nice early morning feeling, good comp, and nice work on the repost. It does make a difference. Glad the head is clear of the wing.

[Ross Taylor]

Nicely done with the repost Will,

Glad those highlights were able to be recovered :)

Ross

[gail bisson]

Ross's critique is spot on and the repost looks good!
Perfect head turn towards you,
Gail

[Grace Scalzo]

Nicely captured. I did a browser scroll and I think that a slight trim from the top is an option. Love the action.

[Robert Kimbrell]

The repost does look better, I like the pano crop also. Love all the splashing water.