Trumpeter Swan

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Originally posted in the ETL section. I reworked it a bit screening the eye and adding a catchlight, and removing some specs from the beak. This bird was probably born in the wild but had a tag on the wing as they are being re-introduced and monitored as they were once endangered in Ontario. Any additional critiques would be appreciated. Thanks!!

40D
1/250s
+1 1/3 EV
Tripod
BB fill flash at -2
100-400 @300
ISO 800
Cropped to pano

[Joe Senzatimore]

Love the lines and the nice mood this image has. Light seems a bit flat.

[Lana Hays]

Jackie
I too like the curves and especially the open eye. Often times they are asleep when the head is tucked in. The light is flat but I rather like it. Well done with the catchlight....looks very natural.

[titus.ebbecke]

I like the lines and the pose!