Serene

Uploaded: December 23, 2006

Description

Mute Swan, mid-afternoon
1/320s, f/5.0, ISO: 100, 83mm


Using Helicon Filter, I replaced the background to the smooth green from a water scene. I also slightly brightened the shadowed part of the neck.

Comments

Janine Russell level-deluxe December 23, 2006

Ariel, excellent colors, detail, exposure, clarity and lighting. #576679

Jim Huffield December 23, 2006

Very pretty image Ariel. Jim #3734794

Gary Lange December 23, 2006

Wow, VERY beautiful image, Ariel!! #3734796

Ken Slade December 23, 2006

Excellent swan portrait with outstanding green background. Perfect exposure and sharpness. #3734798

December 23, 2006

Awesome!! #3734800

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 23, 2006

Nice capture. Love the close up. #3734803

Ariel Lepor December 23, 2006

Thanks for the comments, guys!! #3734970

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 23, 2007

Ariel, I love the color and the graceful lines in this image. Fantastic detail, too! Great job (and a nice gallery, also!) --Lisa #4315616

Ariel Lepor May 24, 2007

ThanksĀ” #4326852

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