3-23-26

0254

This is probably not the most flattering (to the swan) swan photo ever shot but I did like look of it.

0206

I hope the photo above will redeem me. You can see another swan (actually the same one) here.

20 thoughts on “3-23-26”

Ashley Lily Scarlett March 23, 2015 at 2:15 am

Actually, I like the first one best. It’s beautiful and I don’t think I’ve ever seen a photograph of a swan in that pose before. I love it.

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Ashley Lily Scarlett March 23, 2015 at 2:16 am

Uh oh, that link is broken.

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oneowner Post authorMarch 23, 2015 at 7:47 am

Drat! ,,

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Malin H March 23, 2015 at 4:38 am

Gorgeous images, Ken! I love them l. And the link isn’t working…

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oneowner Post authorMarch 23, 2015 at 7:46 am

Thanks, Malin. The link works here but ill try to rework it.

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Monte Stevens March 23, 2015 at 9:31 am

Love that first image!

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oneowner Post authorMarch 23, 2015 at 10:08 am

Thanks, Monte. These birds are just so happy to pose for photographers.

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Nelson March 23, 2015 at 9:54 am

I find the first photo interesting, a lot of whites

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oneowner Post authorMarch 23, 2015 at 10:10 am

Thanks, Nelson. All that white simplifies things.

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John March 23, 2015 at 11:17 am

I like that first photo, Ken. Call it “Snow Swan”. I’ve been going in a more abstract direction these days myself. But as long as it’s fun!

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oneowner Post authorMarch 23, 2015 at 2:03 pm

Thanks, John. I hope you haven’t registered the name”snow swan”. I may have to use it. It’s much better than “0254”.

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disperser March 23, 2015 at 1:15 pm

Don’t worry; I don’t think the swan reads this blog.

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oneowner Post authorMarch 23, 2015 at 2:05 pm

That’s a safe assumption given not many people read this blog, much less swans.

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Howard Grill March 23, 2015 at 3:37 pm

I absolutely love that first one. I don’t know if it the atmosphere, but it has an amazing soft glow that complements the whole feel of the photo. The orange bill contrasts beautifully Really fantastic!

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oneowner Post authorMarch 23, 2015 at 4:34 pm

Thanks, Howard. I did not try to make a black and white version because I liked the orange bill so much. Now that there is some open water close to the shore they spend more time where by the shore. Many folks come to feed them bread, which they seem to love.

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1. disperser March 24, 2015 at 11:04 pm
  
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John March 23, 2015 at 4:35 pm

Maybe you took the Clarity slider a tiny bit to the left to give it that glow? I like the photo.

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oneowner Post authorMarch 23, 2015 at 4:39 pm

I have a tendency to do that. I use the adjustment brush to blend in clarity and sharpness on critical areas.

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