Reviews from

Swan Family on the Canal

Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, Wales

18 total reviews 
Comment from GaliaG


Excellent capture of this proud family

good composition, presentation and initial impact

good focus and light handling

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review.
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


Correct, it turned out very well, beautiful capture, from the perfect angle and perspective - I love the wild high grass in the background as it shows that only from a boat we can see the swans-
great framing , perfect negative space , excellent reaction as a stop action shot
your color saturation is genuine and natural as well as contrast and lighting
I think this is beautiful and somehow we look into the privacy of a swan family - well reaced well done , Annie - glad to see you back

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Regina.
Comment from ArtistCharles


Nice shot of this handsome couple and their 6 goslings. Good focus and color. Pleasing composition. Good environmental shot of a very natural setting. Well done!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Charles.
Comment from Barbara L.


Lovely look at these beautiful swans and their cute little cygnets! Everything is nice and sharp. The colors are lovely. Very nicely done!

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Barbara.
Comment from cleo85


This is a gorgeous family portrait. It indeed turned out very well. It does not even show that it was taken from a moving boat. They are well focused. The photo shows how the parents protect their cygnets and also shows the environment. The reflections are intriguing. The colors are beautifully natural. The photo is also excellently balanced and framed.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Cleo, and also for all the stars.
reply by cleo85 on 19-Jun-2019
    Your photo deserve it. It is truly my pleasure :o)
Comment from michiganmike


A beautiful scene that is perfectly composed. It looks like this brood of 6 cygnets might survive intact. Around here the mortality rate for them is quite high but once they reach this size they are pretty well assured of surviving to migrate.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Mike.
Comment from nikman


Yes, it certainly came out well! Your fine and traditional composition captures a beautiful nature scene! Like the family atmosphere captured here. Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely taken!

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 Comment Written 09-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Nikman.
Comment from alaskapat


This is a beautiful scene with the two parent swans and cygnets on the canal, I like this natural composition allowing a good sense of this location. This is of course, well focused, the image is clear! Exposure is well managed, colors and tones are natural. Nice detail throughout.well presented!

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 Comment Written 09-Jun-2019


reply by the author on 18-Jun-2019
    Thank you so very much for the lovely review Pat.