Golden Swan

sbowler579 · 24-04-2012, 06:02

An old shot taken with my K20 over 3yrs ago, came across it on an old dusty hard drive.

Taken Mid winter at 4.00pm sunset here at that time. The swan almost seems like he is floating on a lake of gold. Composition breaks all the rules, but I wanted to show the circle of ripples the swan created.

Swan at Sunset by SFB579, on Flickr

Lez325 · 24-04-2012, 13:38

I'd be proud to have taken that shot Steve- sod the rules mate, they are made to be broken( obviously not the forum rules as if I'd dare to suggest we broke any TP rules for heavens sake)
Its a cracker that is

Les

sbowler579 · 24-04-2012, 19:00 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lez325

I'd be proud to have taken that shot Steve- sod the rules mate, they are made to be broken( obviously not the forum rules as if I'd dare to suggest we broke any TP rules for heavens sake)
Its a cracker that is

Les

Thank's Les, when I first viewed this on the back of the LCD the swan was almost a silhouette, thankfully shot in RAW and rescued it to make not a bad shot IMHO. Taken over three years ago in mid December.

Les McLean · 25-04-2012, 10:41

No composition rules broken here?

The swan is sitting roughly on the vertical third, and the main ripple disturbance is sitting roughly on a horizontal third.

This wouldn't have worked so well if the swan had been dead central.

As it is, it works well, aided by some glorious light.

Scottynoooo · 25-04-2012, 10:44

I think its a superb shot. My only crit would be it's slightly tilted to the right?

sbowler579 · 25-04-2012, 15:05 **Thread Starter**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scottynoooo

I think its a superb shot. My only crit would be it's slightly tilted to the right?

You know I think you could possibly be right there.

plamen_gb · 27-04-2012, 19:12

It's amazing, looks almost like collage(it's that good

)

ian Bennett · 30-04-2012, 14:41

An amazing picture, is looks more like a oil painting than a photo. brilliant.

24-04-2012, 06:02	#1
sbowler579 Loves the place Real name : steve Location: The ruhbarb triangle Posts: 6,757 Camera: Pentax K5	Golden Swan An old shot taken with my K20 over 3yrs ago, came across it on an old dusty hard drive. Taken Mid winter at 4.00pm sunset here at that time. The swan almost seems like he is floating on a lake of gold. Composition breaks all the rules, but I wanted to show the circle of ripples the swan created. Swan at Sunset by SFB579, on Flickr __________________

24-04-2012, 13:38	#2
Lez325 Loves the place Real name : Les Location: Taunton Posts: 6,844 Camera: Sony a77 -Sony a65	I'd be proud to have taken that shot Steve- sod the rules mate, they are made to be broken( obviously not the forum rules as if I'd dare to suggest we broke any TP rules for heavens sake) Its a cracker that is Les __________________ http://lesmoxonphotography.com/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/90130786@N07/

25-04-2012, 10:41	#4
Les McLean Not Superman Real name : Les Location: Yorkshire UK Posts: 6,159 Camera: Canon 1Ds MKIII + 7D	No composition rules broken here? The swan is sitting roughly on the vertical third, and the main ripple disturbance is sitting roughly on a horizontal third. This wouldn't have worked so well if the swan had been dead central. As it is, it works well, aided by some glorious light. __________________ http://www.lesmclean.co.uk Concentrate on equipment and you'll take technically good photographs. Concentrate on seeing the light's magic colours and your images will stir the soul. - Jack Dykinga Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography" George Eastman

30-04-2012, 14:41	#8
ian Bennett New here Real name : Ian Location: Hartlepool North East Posts: 35 Camera: Nikon D 7000	Golden swan An amazing picture, is looks more like a oil painting than a photo. brilliant.

25-04-2012, 10:44	#5
Scottynoooo Forum Regular Real name : Scott Location: Pembs S.Wales Posts: 603 Camera: Nikon D5000	I think its a superb shot. My only crit would be it's slightly tilted to the right?

27-04-2012, 19:12	#7
plamen_gb Been here a while Real name : Plamen Location: London Posts: 291 Camera: Nikon D700	It's amazing, looks almost like collage(it's that good )