Trumpeter Swan

[denise ippolito]

I took this image in Yellowstone and I was trying to create this full frame but that didn't happen. I had to crop it.:(

[Kerry Perkins]

Denise, this is super! It took me a few seconds to "grok" what I was looking at and the image just unfolded in my head. This is a very good example of using minimal elements and letting the viewer complete the scene. I love how the eye is lost in the ripples of the refection. I would probably lighten just the tiny highlight in the eye a tad. Beautiful work. :cool:

[Hazel Grant]

At first glance I thought, what swan, looks like feet. Then, I saw it! Great textures between the ripples and the smooth water around. Caught the eye in just the right place.

[Judy Howle]

That's an amazing capture, perfect timing and OOTB! It took me a minute to figure it out also. I love the position of the eye and the reflections.

[Michael Zajac]

Really cool perspective. I like the eye.

[Stu Bowie]

Cleverly cropped Denise. Im wondering how it would look with more neck visible on top.:cool:

[denise ippolito]

Thank you all for the feedback. Stuart, here is a repost w/ more neck~

[Christopher Miller]

Very cool framing, Denise! I love the symmetrical view and the ripples. I might tone down the swan's neck just a tad. Very beautiful work.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Denise, wonderful capture! I prefer the re-post with the head entering the water in the center of the frame. I can spend hours shooting Trumpeters. They are beautiful birds.

[Stu Bowie]

Great repost Denise. I prefer it. ;)

[denise ippolito]

Thanks All!!!

[Indranil Sircar]

Excellent composition, Denise. I like how you cropped the image. Beautiful reflection.

btw, congratulation for your Mute Swan POTD.

[denise ippolito]

Thank you Indranil, It was an honor to have been selected.