Comment from Photography byTrixie
Impact 5. Swan boy is beautiful. Love all his little feathers. He looks like he just had a bath and is trying to keep warm with his nose buried in his feathers. Lighting 5 color 5 technical 5 techniaue 5. Creative 5

 Comment Written 18-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 18-Aug-2013

Thanks trixie.

Comment from donkeyoatey
I really,really like the closup angle and all the wonderful feather detasils! The feel is wonderfully calm. You have captured the water drops perfectly. I would be very sad to see people throwing things..how ignorant are they? I think that if you would bring out his eye just a wee bit more, it would be even more dramatic. Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 17-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 17-Aug-2013

I need to work on my catchlight. Thanks so much!

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
A very lovely shot - as a swan lover I fell in love with it - a dream shot I tried several time bit my camera does not do it LOL - super capture, amazing focus - super angle - great timing to see him rest like this - great composition, super close up frame - great DOF - great adjustments - well don

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

thanks so much Regina!

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 16-Aug-2013

all my pleasure

Comment from susanlen
Gorgeous shot of a swan. See these most days as their is a resident pair on the canal which runs outside my front door. They preen for ages. Often stood and watched for hours at a time. Focus is very sharp and black background certainly enhances the whole image. Lighting is very good too.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

Thanks so much Susan.

Comment from shoregrass
These swan shots are always so impressive, Eileen. Although this is not my favorite of those, your expertise for composition and detail shine through. Great job.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

Thanks so much shore!

Comment from JB Stevenson
Excellent design and detail here. Has an abstract quality. Good lighting and shadows. Love the little patch of orange added color to the image. Good composition. Thanks for sharing.

JB

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

Thanks so much JB

Comment from Geokat
Tremendously vivid clarity in the detail in this shot Eileen. You have a wonderful focus picking up the water droplets and each hair like feather as his neck cranes around. Beautifully shot against the darkness of the water.

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

Thanks Geo!

Comment from Trin
Such a beautiful shot of this really special bird!

A swan always reminds me of the story of the Ugly Duckling!

Love the composition, white balance, sharpness and focus and DOF!

Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

Really appreciate your review Trin.

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a beautiful close-up shot of the bird. You have timed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 16-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

Thanks so much!

Comment from M. Celeste
I love the way he seems to be posing just for you. Really great clarity showing his short feathers on his neck and the soft feathers f his body. Great contrast of him against the black. Very nice shot.

 Comment Written 15-Aug-2013

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reply by the author on 16-Aug-2013

thanks so much Celeste!