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[Steve Maxson]

This Trumpeter Swan was photographed at a wintering site in Minnesota. 40D, 300 f/4 + 1.4X, 1/1600, f/7.1, ISO 400, hand-held with a BushHawk. Comments are welcome.

[Aidan Briggs]

I would liked to have seen a little more distant BG, but other than that, I really love this image. My favorite part are the big feet. Excellent exposure, sharpness, and timing.

Well Done!

[Fabs Forns]

Another vote for the feet, they make the image! Great EXP control and sharpness.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the incoming pose and dangling feet. This is a species I still have to see. I might lighten the plumage that is not sunlit.

[Arthur Morris]

Love the feet too. A crop from the bottom might be considered. Did you get any with the bird fully braking, with more of the underwings exposed? Excellent job with the focus.

[Paul Kusmin]

Nice shot, good head angle, love the feet, a bit more wing would have been desirable but you get a real sense of motion as is.

[Steve Maxson]

Did you get any with the bird fully braking, with more of the underwings exposed?

Thanks Artie. Yes, I got images of these birds in a variety of landing positions. I'll be posting some of these in the near future.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Steve. I look forward to seeing some of them. You are enjoying some great opps....