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I have spent the last month and a half visiting this nest site. I wanted to get some intimate shots of new born Cygnets on the nest with mother. my biggest concern was that I did not want to stress the swans in anyway, so I decided to visit from the start of the egg lay to ensure they got used to my presence long before any babies arrived. I started by approaching the nest at distance and getting them used to seeing and hearing me ( yes I spoke to them). He was there sometimes but also off relentlessly chasing the Geese and anything else he took a dislike too around the lake. Gradually I started to move closer until I got to a point I felt was close enough not to invade their space and cause stress or even worse an attack.

I have to say there were a couple of butt clenching moments as I sat quietly taking pictures when he wallowed over to me, coming no more than a few feet. Not in an aggressive way but you sure could feel his presence and I have no doubt he was just putting me in my place.

The only downside was really the weather, very overcast and shot over two early evenings so I had to use ISO's from 1500 to 3000.

So... I hope you like them
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They are right little crackers....the babies and the pictures themselves. You have done a fantastic job there :):clap:
 
Number 5 is just great! Superb job. The lighting is a bit dull but it sounds like it couldn't be helped.
 
swag72 said:
Lovely cute and fluffy. Liking the babies on their own most as the swan looks a little grey.
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Hmm not seeing the grey you talk about on the swans poss No 5 (scratches head) always difficult to get the exposure right especially swans and blowing highlights. It may be a product of me trying to control both. Can you tell which is the worst in terms of grey and I'll look at it again and see what if anything i can do.

cheers
 
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h.r.ford said:
Number 5 is just great! Superb job. The lighting is a bit dull but it sounds like it couldn't be helped.
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Completely overcast, sun behind the trees and a battle for DOF and shutter speed while taking these at 400mm, hence the ISO's I had to use. Trust me after the bloody time i put in I would have given anything for a nice bright day :D
 
3 and 5 looks really good to me, but they all look good mate :)
 
Thanks to everyone who commented, much appreciated. Constructive criticism is fine as I'm always willing to learn (y)
 
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No 7 Meet mummy:grin:


No 8 Meet daddy chasing Geese around the lake :grin:


No 9 Anyone for a lift ?


No 10 All aboard
 
Thanks for all the comments everyone much appreciated and doing wonders for my Mojo which I lost somewhat recently :smashin:

Out of the six babies only 4 left now, last couple for you.
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No 11
Out on the river


No 12
Time to get snuggled up
 
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