Autumn Swan

Uploaded: November 28, 2005

Description

I captured many shots of these beautiful birds at the Baton Rouge Zoo, and picked this one to post because of the nice reflection of the trees. It was in the late afternoon.
85mm, F7.1, 1/160

Exif: FNumber: 7.1, ExposureBiasValue: 0/6, ExposureTime: 0.00625, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: , WhiteBalance: manual white balance

Comments

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic November 29, 2005

Beautiful! Love the swan and the colors in the water :) #351665

Richard P. Lussier November 29, 2005

Thank you Shelly!
I don't know any Swanese, so I couldn't get the fowl beast to turn around and give me a better shot. :) #2135462

Judy S. Fung November 30, 2005

Lovely capture, Richard! #2138245

Richard P. Lussier November 30, 2005

Thank you for your kind comment, Judy. I really appreciate it! #2138291

Darryl Wilkinson December 02, 2005

Fantastic capture, Richard! Great colors and composition! Nice shot!!! #2146979

Richard P. Lussier December 02, 2005

Thanks Darryl, for the very encouraging feedback! #2147400

Margot Petrowski December 05, 2005

great compsotion and clarity....beautiful!!!! #2155234

Liz M. Jensen December 05, 2005

simply beautiful #2155256

Richard P. Lussier December 05, 2005

Thank you Margot and Liz! You are both very kind to leave such nice comments, much appreciated! #2155702

Janine Russell level-deluxe December 05, 2005

Richard, excellent clarity, color, exposure and detail. #2156713

Richard P. Lussier December 05, 2005

I'm glad you enjoyed my swan image, Janine, and I REALLY appreciate your kind comments.
Thanks for stopping by! #2157084

Goshka G. December 06, 2005

Beautifully placed in the frame, Richard!! #2159674

Richard P. Lussier December 06, 2005

As some in these here parts say... Thank ye kindly, ma'am! lol
I appreciate the kind comment, Goshka! #2160571

Cliff & Patti Smith level-classic December 12, 2005

Wonderful capture, beautiful reflections! #2178710

Richard P. Lussier December 13, 2005

Thank you Patricia, your kind comments are highly appreciated! #2181162

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