Mute Swan

[Jackie Schuknecht]

This is pretty much full frame. With some water cropped from the right for comp.
40D
ISO 400
100-400 @ 400
5.6
Tripod
BB @ -2
AV/ Evaluative
+ 1/13
Ran Topaz Denoise for NR
White Balanced in ACR
Sharpening
Had a reflection in the lower part of the eye, did some work on it to try to make it look more natural and a lot of beak clean-up.
Comments/Suggestions Appreciated
Thanks!

[Daniel Cadieux]

Hi Jackie, I like the intimate close-up you've created here. Good job on the bill clean-up too. Great curve of the neck!! Comp-wise: I would crop from above to eliminate the triangle in ULC. It would solidify the top area, and would also make it seem like a deliberate cut above the head rather than looking accidentally clipped.

[Harshad Barve]

lovely image with nice exposure
TFS

[Kiran Poonacha]

Agree with DC on the crop, loved the expo and details here, congrats..

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Hi Jackie,
Beautiful close-up and definitely agree with Daniel that a crop from the top would strengthen the comp. Love the water droplets!
Best,
Nicki

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Great work Jackie. I echo Dan's suggestion about crop. Looks odd this way. :)

[Joerg Rockenberger]

Nice soft light, details and pose. +1 re the crop. JR