Swan portrait, D200 + 70-200 VR

[Silverpenguin]

Went out in the nice weather today to try and get some real world shots with the 70-200 VR that I have borrowed. Apart from discovering using this lens with the older Nikkor 1.4 TC seems to lock the lens up and prevent it from autofocusing, its a joy to use. I think it'll be on my shopping list pretty soon. Anyway I thought I'd share my favourite picture from the day...

D200, 70-200 VR @ 200mm.

 

[Oldfireguy]

Nice detail. How do you like your D-200?

 

[Silverpenguin]

Thanks Fred. I love the D200, its an amazing camera. So easy to use and produces stunning results! It looks the part too with the grip on it

 

[mentos_007]

ehhhh this is lovely! I sooooo want dslr and a good lens...

 

[Antarctican]

Lovely shot. I really like the curve of the swan's neck, the shades of white you captured, and the splash of colour from the orange beak.

 

[wls3]

Great detail, I really like the color inside the curl of his neck.

Bill

 

[Silverpenguin]

Thanks for all the kind comments everyone

 

[Fate]

ehhhh this is lovely! I sooooo want dslr and a good lens...

I second both those comments


I think im just gona go for it and buy one soon

 

[JTHphoto]

nice shot, i also like the color in the curve of his neck... :thumbup:

 

[lostprophet]

Ohhhh I like this

 

[melcooney]

This is great!
The splash of color and the curve of the neck....
Ditto what everyone else says!