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    I trust this falls within this months Theme Stu?

    This is not going to set the world alight, but I needed to get out this morning urgently with the kit, as it just all came back from Canon. So taking a stroll I came across two Mute Swans, plus it was also a good test bed in terms of the contrast in colour too, with the brighter whites and dark blacks.

    Thanks to those who posted or viewed the previous thread.

    Steve

    Subject: Mute Swan (Cygnus olor)
    Location: UK
    Camera: Canon 1DX MKII
    Lens: 500f/4 HH
    Exposure: 1/2500s at f/11 ISO3200
    Original format: Portrait, slight crop from the top, FF width
    Processed via: LRCC & PSCC2017

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    A common bird but a very nice portrait regardless. I like the subtle looking up stare with the water drops on the head and falling. Excellent detail in both the whites and blacks and a nice BG to boot. TFS

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    Really nice detail here like the water drops as well.

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    Hi Steve, all good with the theme here, and love the eye contact. You certainly nailed the exposure on both the whites and blacks, tack sharp, and the droplets takes this over the top.

    Looks like your service with Canon worked out well - all looks great.

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    Thanks Alex & John, glad you liked it, albeit not hugely exciting.

    Cheers Stu, as the eye may not have been that dominant I was a little unsure, hence the question, so thanks for the thumbs up.

    Talk soon Bud.

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