From the other day , when it was warm here. Overcast , soft light seemed perfect for this subject. The pond has been frozen so when people approach, the swans come close as they expect to get a handout. When they start to nest , they won't be so friendly. As a matter of fact , they get downright mean.:eek:
200 ISO f5.6 at 1/400th
Cropped a bit off left for comp.
Joe, I like the pose and soft light. I'm seeing a very,very slight halo around the bill and knob but it may just be my laptop. Lovely powder blue BG and very nice sharpness. Well done.
Joe, excellent exposure and detail in both the whites and blacks. Lovely soft BG. We have geese at a local spot that surround you hoping for a handout, and they too get really annoying.
I love head shots and you created a beautiful one here. Excellent detail, and the exposure is spot on - the soft light really helps with birds having both whites and deep blacks. Just a pefect image - wish it were mine!
On my monitor, I don't see the halo that Denise mentioned (viewing the image on a MacBook Pro, non-calibrated).
Sounds like the Canada Geese up here! Good portrait. Nice details, exposure looks perfect. I'd prefer a bit more room right and below, and I see the halo Denise refers to.