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A Running Take-Off

A swan running along the water for take-off

6 total reviews 
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


Charlotte ,
A beautiful picture of the Cob Mute Swan walking on the water to get lift while flapping his wings so he can airborne. The sunshine highlighting his head, neck wing & feet. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques& sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 08-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 08-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much Susan for your great review.
Comment from Sean T Phelan


That's a Well-Presented photograph of one of these very popular types of waterfowl,my friend!
It's interesting and a lot of fun to look at!
~Sean

 Comment Written 06-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
    Thanks Sean.
reply by Sean T Phelan on 06-Dec-2022
    Absolutely,my friend!
Comment from avmurray


You have pictured this running swan so well, and I like how well you have captured the water splashes. The stop action is just perfect, and the swan is standing out from the background in an excellent way.

The photo is sharp showing clear and well defined details in every part of the swan, and the exposure and white balance is perfect.

The format and tight framing is working well, and the swan has been given room to move into. A truly lovely and well taken photo with an excellent DOF, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review, I really appreciate it.
reply by avmurray on 05-Dec-2022
    You are more than welcome.
Comment from alaskapat


What an awesome entry for this contest! Nice timing to capture this mute swan before take off, good stop of the action, I love the show of motion on the water and the feet!
Well focused, this image is clear, exposure is correct, colors and tones appear natural.
Well composed and presented ! Best wishes to you in this contest! It should do well as everyone loves swans!

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much for your great review and amazing six stars, I really appreciate both.
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition! Your fine, full and appropriate composition captures us an enjoyable pre-take off view of that lovely swan. Like the neck and wing display. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much, I really appreciate your review.
Comment from Celyn1


This is a very good picture that is well lit and in focus, and complies with the requirements of the Take-offs and Landings competition so well done. There is a great deal of movement in this which means you were very clever to capture it. I like this picture so good luck with it.
Celyn1

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 05-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much Celyn1 for your great review, and an extra big thank you for the six stars! I really appreciate both.