Swan in the snow

[Gary Esman]

Not being a large fan of winter, I am looking forward to getting some nice shots without all the leaves on the trees. This was taken this morning at a local sanctuary. Appeared to be bedding down for the winter. Have a great Saturday.

50D, ISO 640, 1/1250, F/5.6 400mm on a EF 100-400.

try this again.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the winter mood and exposure and am wondering what it would like like if the bird were a bit lower in the frame.

[Randy Stout]

Gary:

Nice exposure, as the whites actually look white, not the muddy grey often seen in snow pictures.

I agree with Axel, but would probably go further and crop it horizontal, adding to the sides as needed for a nice look.

Happy holidays!

Randy

[Tony Whitehead]

Definitely captures the cold isolated feeling, Gary. Image looks a bit flat and with a bluish cast - that may be the effect and mood you were after. I tried a neutralised version with a set black point in levels and dodged some of the surrounds as well as trying Axels' crop suggestion. Not sure how this gels with how it seemed on the day.

[Duane Noblick]

For such a simple image this one says a lot.

[Gary Esman]

Thank you for the repost, that looks perfect. Only been shooting strong since March of this year and still learning
the photoshop techniques. I did not notice the blue cast until seeing the repost, here in Michigan a blue cast in the
middle of winter is rare. Thanks again for looking and the suggestions. very cool.:D