# Trumpeter Glide By

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/trumpeter-glide-by/10569>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** weekly-challenge\
**Created:** [December 30, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/trumpeter-glide-by/10569 "2019-12-30T05:06:10Z")\
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**Author:** ![Gary\_Minish](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gary_minish/32/525_2.png) [@Gary\_Minish](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gary_Minish)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 5:06am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/trumpeter-glide-by/10569/1 "2019-12-30T05:06:10Z")

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One of my favorite Trumpeter Swan photos of 2019. A pair of the swans were gliding slowly by on the other side of the pond and I was able to get right to the water’s edge without alarming them. I put the camera just above the water and used the articulating display to compose the shot.

 ![Trumpeter Glide By](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/2X/1/14a75598b9c50ddd10706a9320126f40caa94f1e.jpeg)

Sony a6500, SEL100400GM @ 400 mm, ISO-200, f/8.0, 1/1600, hand held.

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**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/trumpeter-glide-by/10569/2 "2019-12-30T14:52:06Z")

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Gary, This is a fine look at this Trumpeter. We had a young pair spend the summer at a local wildlife refuge here in MD. The were somewhat used to being fed, since when I went to the pond edge and sat down, they swam over to check me out. They are very majestic and this view shows that off well. I also like all the green surroundings and the nice set of ripples in the water.

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**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\
**Post date:** [December 30, 2019, 9:15pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/trumpeter-glide-by/10569/3 "2019-12-30T21:15:17Z")

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I can see where this would be a favorite, Gary. I love the low view in which you shot this. Great detail, in the Trumpeter. The green grasses, and the reflections just makes this even more pleasing.