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The Black Swan

Black Swan

11 total reviews 
Comment from MKFlood


seeing the title of was thinking of the recent movie with the same title that was a thiller. here it is peaceful capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the swan in the water is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 27-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 28-Mar-2017
    thank you so much, MKFlood.
Comment from Envision


You have filled the frame very nicely with this angle and the details in the swan's feathers and his eye stand out nicely. That beak is a great color and I like how you caught it partially submerged in the water.

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2017
    thank you, envision for this inspiring review.
Comment from Joek1973


The red beak on the black swan in the murky water makes the whole picture come together. I makes you look at the texture and colors of the swan's back and how dark the feathers are on the neck, and brings you back to the red beak.

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 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2017
    thank you so much Joek1973 for this great review. Please let me know how to make this a five rating. Points of improvement.
Comment from nikman


A very beautiful swan shot posted here! Your fine composition gives us a grand look at it. Like and love that graceful curving neck! Exposure and sharpness are good. Well done!

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2017
    thanks for this great review, nikman.
Comment from Stringbean


This is very nice work of the black swan. Your photo is nicely framed and well composed. Your focus sharp revealing good light and well defined details. Superb eye clarity just drawing us into your frame. Nice depth of field and I like the movement in the water that is captured. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 25-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 25-Mar-2017
    thank you stringbean for this great review.
reply by Stringbean on 26-Mar-2017
    You are more than welcome....nice work!
    Mary Lynn
Comment from happycamper


This is a beautifully composed picture. And the details are so sharp! Love the shape of the neck. And color and light are wonderful. Thank you for sharing. Happycamper

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017
    thank you so much for this inspiring review, happycamper.
reply by happycamper on 24-Mar-2017
    Your are welcome.
Comment from El-mundo


A great picture of this majestic (almost intimidating!) bird - the bright red beak captured well dipping into the water in stark contrast to the grey/black down and feathers, of which clarity is excellent. Good framing too, amazing pic!

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017
    thanks, El-mundo for this really great review.
Comment from avmurray


You have captured this black swan so well, and I especially like the close and personal approach. The bird is also standing out from the background in an excellent way.

Your photo is also nice and sharp and it is indeed clear and well defined details to be seen in the feathers. I also think the exposure is perfect.

The framing works really well and the swan has got a fine placement off to the right. Indeed a lovely and well taken photo, and with a very good DOF.

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017
    thank you much, avmurray for this detailed and great review.
reply by avmurray on 24-Mar-2017
    You are more than welcome.
Comment from Dick Lee Shia


Gorgeous portrait with aesthetic framing.
The bright red beak with just its white tip about to take a dip is visually appealing against its fantabulous black fluffy plumage.
The arching neck is gracefully positioned within the frame.
Overhead illumination casts soft shadows & rippled reflections.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 24-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 24-Mar-2017
    thank you so much, Dick for this affirmative and detailed review. How are you my friend? Praying that all is well.
reply by Dick Lee Shia on 24-Mar-2017
    Just recuperating from a nasty cough...
    Thanks my friend for the concern...
    Take extra care!
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool,Soulfeeder!
It's Orange?Red bill looks great along with it's Black plumage,doesn't it?
This 'Swan Portrait' makes for a very attractive and higly enjoyable picture,my friend! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 23-Mar-2017


reply by the author on 23-Mar-2017
    thank you so much, Sean. You've inspired me with this positive review.
reply by Sean T Phelan on 23-Mar-2017
    Cool,Soulfeeder! : )
    You're very welcome,my friend!