Swans (again!)

[eeverson]

Hi All,

Here are a couple more swan shots I took today, Not sure if the reflections work? Also seem to be finding it hard to get them in sharp focus. I upped the ISO which probably doesnt help but still I was hoping for them to be sharper then they are?

Anyway let me know what you think :)

#1
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMG_6414.jpg

#2
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/gallery/data/500/IMG_6494.jpg

Cheers
Euge

P.S I was using 400D + Sigma 70-300 DG

[KeithH]

I think the first one may be focused on the front of the nest.
The second one works quite well. The reflections quite pleasing.

[lilfatman]

i prefer the 2nd one

[Les McLean]

I agree about the focus-focus point is on the front of the nest (as mentioned), but No2 is a pleasing composition, whites are a tad hot-perhaps try underexposing by 1/2 a stop from average?

[sbowler579]

The reflection and the composition are spot on in the 2nd one, well done.

[eeverson]

Thanks for the comments everyone, I think I know why the focus is wrong on #1.... She only occasionally raised her head so i focussed on it when she had it tucked in as opposed to out streached when i actually took the picture.

I will have another play with #2 and see what i can do with the whites.

Cheers
Euge

[Techno-Geek]

Number 2 for me :thumbs:

[Duckydoodle]

2nd is a nice sharp, well composed image. Reflection is lovely :thumbs: