Swans in Action

[Joe T]

Two from today at a new location. I was reliabily informed by several locals that there are kingfishers along this particular stretch of river. I visited today, and although I did see a kingfisher (same one twice I believe) I didnt get any shots. I did get some swan action shots though:

D300 and 400 2.8 with 1.7x TC. No crop.

Comments welcome.

 

[Marc]

Like both of these Joe. The composition of the first one is great but I love the open beak on the second. Only other thing would be the slightly blown whites on the chest in the first shot. I'm guessing the light was a tad harsh today.

 

[u8myufo]

Two good captures Joe, #2 for me

 

[GREENGRASS]

Two nice shots Joe I like them.

 

[Richard T]

no 2 for me too Joe

 

[artyman]

Couple of nice action shots, I think I prefer #1, though #2 would have been the winner if you hadn't just clipped it on thr right hand side, which is a shame, therefore I think #1 has more impact.

 

[antc]

no 2 for me too Joe

Me too!

I love the spray of the water and the expression on the swans face!

 

[toonamp]

A nice set, I'd go with 2 as well

 

[kirk09]

Fantastic Capture very well done

Kirk

 

[Joe T]

Thanks everyone!

 

[lammie]

Captured the action well Joe, agree with fabs about the small patch of blown white in the first.

 

[Joe T]

Thanks lammie

 

[TwentySixDays]

Great images - for big birds they do thash about and shift in the water when they want.

 

[MalitheBirdman]

Two nice action shots.