shooting swans

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I finally had another opportunity to return to the Bay for more swan shots (photographs, I mean). We had a few days above freezing that left some melting ice and some clear water for swimming. The sun was going down fast, which accounts for the slight yellowish tint on the big birds.

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22 thoughts on “shooting swans”

Ashley Lily Scarlett March 3, 2014 at 2:18 am

They’re so beautiful, aren’t they. My favourite shot here is the black and white – so serene and the ripples are a lovely frame.

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oneowner Post authorMarch 3, 2014 at 1:32 pm

Thanks, Ash. The last one is actually from a session last year but at the same spot.

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Steve Schwartzman March 4, 2014 at 8:50 am

I’ll echo a preference for the third picture, in which the single subject holds my attention.

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1. oneowner Post authorMarch 4, 2014 at 9:55 am
  
  Thanks, Steve. I use a home made preset for the treatment as this photo is part of a series.

snapshotseven March 3, 2014 at 4:03 am

Lovely!

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oneowner Post authorMarch 3, 2014 at 1:32 pm

Thanks, snap.

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Malin H March 3, 2014 at 4:49 am

I agree with Ashley. 🙂
I like them all of course, but the one in b&w in Sepia tone… gorgeous.

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oneowner Post authorMarch 3, 2014 at 1:33 pm

Thanks, Malin. I don’t know why I failed to post this before.

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Jimi Jones (@JimiJones) March 3, 2014 at 7:51 am

Swans are such beautiful and graceful birds and you’ve captured them quite nicely here, Ken.
I really like that last shot!

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oneowner Post authorMarch 3, 2014 at 1:33 pm

Thanks, Jimi. The last one is about a year old but shot in the same location.

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John Linn March 3, 2014 at 8:48 am

Nice shots, especially the sepia as the other posters have suggested.

I wonder how many of these birds are on the bay… any idea?

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oneowner Post authorMarch 3, 2014 at 1:51 pm

Thanks, John. Themost I’ve seen at one time was probably around 6. I don’t think they wander far but I’ve seen quite a few at Bradocks Bay, too.

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Linda Grashoff March 3, 2014 at 9:12 am

Oh, my. That third one is gorgeous. The pale sepia is perfect for it. I like the lines of the swan, the ripples, and the fact that you can see the foot. Somehow the foot makes me know that the swan has a physical reality.

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oneowner Post authorMarch 3, 2014 at 1:52 pm

Thanks, Linda. The swans are really fun to shoot, too.

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John March 3, 2014 at 9:43 am

Number 3 is really nice Ken. Simple composition, a little toning, a little vignette. Voila! A wonderful shot.

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oneowner Post authorMarch 3, 2014 at 1:53 pm

Thanks, John. That’s my favorite, too.

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disperser March 4, 2014 at 7:41 pm

Very nice composition and B&W treatment.These birds are well suited for B&W treatments.

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oneowner Post authorMarch 4, 2014 at 10:12 pm

Thanks, ED. I’ve been working on doing the same B&W treatment on the other shots, too. Might get 2 posts out of them.

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