Morning Stretch

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Description

Whooper Swan’s morning stretch in a light snow
Lake Kussaro, Japan

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comments and suggestions welcome

Technical Details

Sony A1
200-600 @ 371
Software: Adobe Photoshop 26.6 ( + DxO Pure Raw 5
Date Taken: 2025-02-10 18:11:53
Exposure Time: 1/2000 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 10000
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

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Hi Sandy
The whites look really good, with nice feather detail and the snow adds to this photograph.
Peter

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A nice change from our swans that rarely have such pure white plumage, Sandy. This is a beauty and the stretching pose looks really good. As @Peter_Morrissey mentioned, the whites are perfect.

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And no blacks to deal with! :slight_smile: :slight_smile:

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Very nice shot, Sandy. I like the wing position, and his neck outstretched. Nicely done.

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What a sweet image, Sandy. As others have said, that Snow White is so rare here in the PNW. Well done.

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Some were pretty ratty looking after they wallowed in the shore mud looking for bugs for awhile!

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Well done with capturing a clean swan. Pose is perfect and that spot of yellow on the head brings the viewer’s eye in to the head. Fine as presented…Jim