Assignment-Mute Swan

[denise ippolito]

Canon 40D
500mm
ISO 100
1/800 sec. at f6.3
Tripod low to ground
This was a huge crop-so no fine feather details here, but I liked the bit of color starting to form on the lake as it started to get later. Oh and the single feather.

[Ilija Dukovski]

Yes, the single feather, very nice:)
Great image, especially considering the side light and large crop.

[Phil Ertel]

Hi Denise,
For a "hugh crop" the image still presents nicely in my opinion. The head turn slightly back adds emotion or attitude to the swan. I agree that the bit of color is also pleasing. I am also glad you left the single feather in. The only thing I can think of that would make this more pleasing to me would be less of a shadow on the breast. Thanks for sharing.

[Richard Waas]

I'm thinking of a name....... "Is That Mine" comes to mind. I like it, congrats!

[Harold Davis]

i ditto what phil said. great job, denise. i love the look back.

[Doug Brown]

Love the pose, eye contact, ruffled feathers, and sweet light Denise. Nice low angle. And I'm really glad you left the feather floating in the water!

[Gus Cobos]

All I'm going to say here Lady Denise is SWEET.........Sweet.........and SWEET...:) The lighting and feel is superb...from the HEART...:cool:

[denise ippolito]

Thankyou everyone, I really do appreciate your kind words.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

The light looks really pretty here!
I think this held up really well for a huge crop Denise. :) I was at first thinking what is the feather there for? But very quickly mind you, I warmed up to it and I like it exactly where it is. Your swan appears to be looking right there so it is great!
Thanks for sharing.

[denise ippolito]

Akos, Thankyou for your kind words.

[Kerry Perkins]

Great feel Lady D. The colors are very special and nothing to apologize for here! I love the way the swan is looking at that feather. "What are you doing over there?" :)

[denise ippolito]

Thanks Kerry!!

[Alfred Forns]

Sweet for a large crop !!! Love the light and feel Big Congrats !!!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks Alfred!!