Whooper

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There are 4 non-native, imported Whooper Swans that live on a nearby lake and I never get tired of shooting them. I caught this one messing around down there in the morning light today. D500, Nikon 200-500 lens, Nikon 1.4 TC, gimbal head/monopod, 1/800th, f 8.0, 300mm, ISO 1250, AI Clear

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I like how the light is on the bill and the white bird against the black background. I like the graceful pose, but in this case the water drop seems to take away from that.

Nice pose, superb detail, and interesting lighting, Dave. I like it.