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Hi all, hope you all had a lovely Christmas and may I wish you all a happy and prosperous New Year. As it's been a bit hectic here of late this is a re work from the archives. I haven't altered the BG in any way, it just happens that the Swan was under a canopy of overhanging trees on the edge of the lake and the light wasn't all that good either.
Many thanks to those of you that took time out to view and vote on my Christmas Card and a special thank you to Lillian for the UA, really appreciated,
Regards,
Geoff.

Brand:NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:Nikon D300 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:Nikon 80-400mm VR f/4.5-5.6
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Focal Length:250mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/5.3
Aperture:f/8.0
Shutter Speed:1/800sec
Exposure Comp:0.0
ISO:200
Exposure Mode:Manual
Metering Mode:Multi-segment
Flash:No Flash
Title:Swan 2
Username:FeatherFriend FeatherFriend
Uploaded:28 Dec 2011 - 11:56 AM
Tags:Lake, Stover park, Swan, Wildlife / nature
Votes:83

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Glostopcat
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28 Dec 2011 - 12:02 PM
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A fabulous shot of this elegant bird Geoff, it looks so streamlined and graceful. The dark background works perfectly

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dmhuynh72
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28 Dec 2011 - 12:10 PM
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well exposed image Geoff, elegant looking with nice reflections.
regards
Yung

CarolG
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28 Dec 2011 - 12:36 PM
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A stunning image, Geoff, perfectly exposed, captured and presented. A very happy, peaceful and prosperous New Year to you, and many thanks for your wonderful help during the past year. Carol

Lillian
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28 Dec 2011 - 12:56 PM
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Against the dark background Geoff this is perfect!
Good plumage detail and eye well captured
and the icing on the cake...reflection...perfect shot
Lillian

Ayoob
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28 Dec 2011 - 1:00 PM
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Excellent detail and presentation,very well taken............Grin

Daisymaye
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28 Dec 2011 - 1:02 PM
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A beautiful image, wonderful against the black...........Sandy

barbarahirst
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28 Dec 2011 - 1:07 PM
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so serene

SlowSong
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28 Dec 2011 - 1:12 PM
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The dark b/g has brought out all the lovely feather detail.
Chris

PinkK
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28 Dec 2011 - 1:26 PM
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Beautiful! Smile

RonnieAG
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28 Dec 2011 - 1:50 PM
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Marvellous: looks so serene and elegant with it's reflection well recorded.
Ronnie.

OAKEY
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28 Dec 2011 - 3:27 PM
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This is stunning Geoff that super b/g really shows him off well, the detail and exposure are spot on, very well done indeed.
Regards Shaun
PS love your gymnastic friendsWink

Maiwand
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28 Dec 2011 - 3:54 PM
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Fantastic capture Geoff !! The detail in the plumage of the Swan is quite outstanding with every feather perfectly in place.
A stunnerGrin
Ron

annettep38
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28 Dec 2011 - 4:15 PM
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fantastic reflection, almost abstract!

gary_d
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28 Dec 2011 - 4:17 PM
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This is fantastic Geoff, I have put up a few bird images lately that I would like your expert opinion on when you have the time mate. - gary

Brian65
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28 Dec 2011 - 4:40 PM
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Wonderful detail Geoff, so hard with swans.
Brian

tomcat
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28 Dec 2011 - 5:32 PM
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I was willing the full reflection to be present, when I scrolled the image.

Perfect detail & spot on exposure, coupled with just enough catch-light in the eye, makes this a winner IMHO

Adrian

FeatherFriend
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28 Dec 2011 - 5:39 PM
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Thanks everyone for popping in and a special thank you to Adrian (tomcat) for the GEA, thanks Adrian, that's made my day Smile
Regards,
Geoff.

Richsr
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28 Dec 2011 - 7:05 PM
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Like the details in the stands out well against the black, congrats on the GEA
Regards Richard

Silverzone
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28 Dec 2011 - 7:44 PM
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Lovely contrast and reflection. Sylvia

andyJ88
28 Dec 2011 - 7:59 PM
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Wow! I hope I can get my pictures to such a high standard one day

Shellio
28 Dec 2011 - 8:29 PM
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Fantastic image Geoff, very professional looking... have a great new year!
Shell

pluckyfilly
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28 Dec 2011 - 9:08 PM
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well exposed with a great reflection Geoff

sweetpea62
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28 Dec 2011 - 10:07 PM
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Beautiful Geoff.Have a great New Year..Lin

ccb
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28 Dec 2011 - 11:20 PM
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A perfect photo - couldn't be more beautiful!
Christina

Sezz
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28 Dec 2011 - 11:54 PM
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My congrat's Geoff, a very beautiful image!
I hope you had a lovely Christmas too and I send you my Best Wishes for 2012!

Sarah *

Gezina
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29 Dec 2011 - 9:58 AM
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A stunning shot - the reflection just makes all the difference, beautiful photography Geoff - Ina

teocali
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29 Dec 2011 - 12:23 PM
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Exposed to perfection with a wonderful reflection, Geoff. Congrats on the GEA - very well deserved
Sylvia

Brian65
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29 Dec 2011 - 5:20 PM
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Congrats for your award Geoff, No teddy bears only birdsTongueWinkWink
Brian

bricurtis
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29 Dec 2011 - 9:38 PM
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Lovely Geoff - very tranquil.
Congrats on the GEA.
Brian.

hasslebladuk
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30 Dec 2011 - 3:46 PM
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Lovely detail as always hope you have a good new year
mike

AnneWorner
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30 Dec 2011 - 4:33 PM
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Such a beautiful capture of this swan - simple and elegant, same as the bird. Wonderful reflection.

May I wish you and yours the very best for 2012.

Anne

BarbaraR
30 Dec 2011 - 6:09 PM
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This is gorgeous Geoff.
Congrats.

B.

STEVELIN
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30 Dec 2011 - 7:26 PM
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great capture geoff well taken, and a happy new year to you and your family.
steve

helenlinda
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30 Dec 2011 - 7:41 PM
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A beauty - congratulations on your GEA and best wishes for 2012
Helen

Imagephotographics
31 Dec 2011 - 3:09 AM
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Super capture Geoff, wishing you all the very best for 2012

Chris

FeatherFriend
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31 Dec 2011 - 1:10 PM
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Many thanks all for popping in, really appreciated,
Geoff.

Brian65
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1 Jan 2012 - 12:33 PM
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Hope for a picnic Mon if weathers betterTongueTongueWink
Brian

Shroomer
1 Jan 2012 - 6:20 PM
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Lovely capture Geoff. Happy New Year to you and Fran
Richard

A Booth
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2 Jan 2012 - 11:16 AM
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stunning profile portrait, works well against the dark background, excellent composition.

DerekL
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2 Jan 2012 - 1:37 PM
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Great image Geoff.
A well composed and exposed image under difficult light conditions, still retaining wonderful detail in the plumage.

Derek

Brian65
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2 Jan 2012 - 3:17 PM
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Thanks Geoff for your kind comments.
Brian

Steve_S
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2 Jan 2012 - 7:51 PM
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Superb image Geoff, brilliant exposure mate!
Steve

gingerdelight
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3 Jan 2012 - 10:47 AM
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Superbly captured and a happy new year to you and yours!
Carol

evelen
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3 Jan 2012 - 6:46 PM
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beautiful image.
eve.

Fefe
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5 Jan 2012 - 5:59 PM
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Lovely Image, so beautiful with the background.
Diane

headskiesfly
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6 Jan 2012 - 7:05 PM
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Good reflections

betts
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13 Jan 2012 - 4:18 PM
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Stunning image Dean,,,love the reflection.
betts

raygregson
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15 Jan 2012 - 10:51 AM
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superb image geoff,well done.ray

1881
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23 Apr 2012 - 6:10 PM
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Stunning image.
SANJEEV

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