Swan lake - lot of pics

[SquarePeg]

Hi all. This is Mel and Rose (we live in Melrose) and they are the resident swans at our local pond.

I took these yesterday - early am but still a bit after sunrise. Used my 7100 and Tamron 70-300, no tripod. Mostly used A priority at 5.6 . I was shooting into the low sun at one swan and the other I was shooting in the opposite direction. Any feedback for next time? Other than go earlier for softer light! PP tips would be appreciated as well. Not really sure if there are bird/animal specific post processing tips? For these I mostly just sharpened the swan and cropped - a few I had to lift the shadows or up the exposure a smidge.


Swan2a by SharonCat..., on Flickr

Swan7 by SharonCat..., on Flickr

Swan6 by SharonCat..., on Flickr

Swan3 by SharonCat..., on Flickr

Swan1 by SharonCat..., on Flickr

 

[LarryLomona]

Great set

 

[baturn]

Very nice set. I especially like the 3rd.

 

[SquarePeg]

Great set

Very nice set. I especially like the 3rd.

Thanks! The 3rd is my favorite as well, even if he was giving me the stink eye.

 

[JacaRanda]

I like #2 best. I can't tell if the bright is actually blown out or not, but it looks like something magical is going on. Very fitting with the Swan.