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    These Black Swan chicks were close by their mother, but I managed to photograph them on their own. This was early morning, sun at my back. As they were photographed from a raised platform it was not possible to get any lower. The water colour is as I saw it. Feedback always appreciated. Cheers.

    7Dii, 100-400@400mm, 1/800th sec, f11, iso 500, AV mode, HH.

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    Sweet perfection, my friend. The framing is spot on and the details with perfect sharpening are wonderful. They look nice and downy soft. TFS

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    Thanks so much David...yes, they're very cute!
    P.S. Just noticed on your bio that you're a Jethro Tull fan..me too. Saw them twice here in Brisbane in the 70's, and again a few years back. They're great live. Thick as a brick has to be one of the best albums of all time I reckon. Cheers.

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    The high perspective worked very well here. Super sharo and beautifully processed. In a perfect world, the preening cygnet would have raised its head. And yes, the EXP lookss great too.

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    Wow Paul. What a sweet image. Exposure colors and sharpness look great. Beautiful job on the processing.
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    Hi Robert...thank you so much.
    Artie...your feedback is very much appreciated and always valued. Cheers!

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    Really a striking photo albeit simple. The exposure on the swans jumps off the dark blue water.

    Excellently processed, a very fine composition!

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    Hi Brian..thanks so much. Yes, I like its simplicity as you say. Cheers.

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    This is a very cute and memorable image. Paul. Closing down to f/11 was wise! The birds really pop on the textured blue water, and I think getting catchlights in 3 of 5 is pretty good. Nice!

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    Nice to have all your ducks in a row. I like the water with the ripples and texture.

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    Hi Dorian/John. Thank for the kind feedback.
    Dorian: I cheated on the far right one...I added the catchlight in PS.

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