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16-APR-2008

Backlit Black Swan

Lake Colasanti
Milford, Michigan

Black swans are native to Australia but are found elsewhere in sanctuaries such as Colasanti Lake.


Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 300mm f/4 ED-IF AF-S
1/1000s f/4.0 at 300.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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1moremile22-Aug-2008 00:03
Strange looking animal. I don't think I've ever seen one before. V.
flowsnow06-Jun-2008 05:08
Great shot dear friend!
Debbie Blackburn Beierle31-May-2008 05:42
GORGEOUS, Jay! I love these black swans! You captured it's beauty and elegance!
Marcia Colelli28-May-2008 01:34
Very nice capture V
Jean Chiasson28-May-2008 00:26
Beautiful vote
Guest 26-May-2008 13:26
Nice catch, Jay. ~V~
laine8223-May-2008 16:22
You captured it beautifully, Jay.
Bryan Murahashi23-May-2008 15:06
Very nice capture with the light and shade. V
Alina23-May-2008 10:08
Beautiful capture of this lovely swan! v
s_barbour22-May-2008 23:35
Magnificent capture Jay, amazing detail along the back! vote~
Guest 22-May-2008 22:22
Wonderful capture, Jay. Very nice backlighting!
Cindi Smith22-May-2008 02:58
The light really plays off the detail in this shot! Excellent capture...perfect capture!
Jean D22-May-2008 02:13
Excellent capture of a very proud Swan! The backlighting is superb, Jay! ~V~
Simon Chandler22-May-2008 02:13
Magestic image. Love the tone and the pose of the subject. v
peterjay4522-May-2008 00:48
Beautiful shot, Jay. Great exposure. V.
peter
Char22-May-2008 00:25
Hi Jay,
This is a terrific capture of this one. I have never seen a real one yet, but I hope to some time, but with my luck the camera will over expose and it'll come out white anyhow. LOL \/
CIS21-May-2008 23:56
Aren't they just beautiful, I so rarely get to see them!
Apostolos Tikopoulos21-May-2008 18:39
Excellent capture and great details. V.
Guest 21-May-2008 17:03
Great capture Jay, I like the patterns in the feathers...nice work! V!
Guest 21-May-2008 14:21
Gorgeous! v
Art Parnell21-May-2008 13:31
Great job on this difficult shot, Jay. I have never seen one around here.
Barb21-May-2008 13:30
Excellent capture. Never see one up here. They are so beautiful. V
Vince21-May-2008 13:21
Terrific work. Love the lighting and details. Vote.
Hank Vander Velde21-May-2008 12:24
Beautiful sharp capture of this regal Swan. Nice back light. V.
Guest 21-May-2008 11:38
Very gracious and beautiful! V
Fong Lam21-May-2008 11:26
Fabulous backlighitng on this lovely swan, Jay
~V~
Carole Stevens21-May-2008 10:05
Gorgeous lighting!
Sam_C21-May-2008 07:48
Marvelous shot Jay, love the light and the bird is a beauty!! V
January Grey21-May-2008 06:39
Wonderful light dancing on that water and on the swan! A beautiful afternoon for a swim :) Fantastic shot! V~
JSWaters21-May-2008 05:48
What wonderful repetition of the white edged feathers in the water ripples. Very elegant indeed.
Jenene
Carol Rollins21-May-2008 05:15
Gorgeous! Wonderful capture of this beautiful Swan. V
Peter Stahl21-May-2008 05:03
They look so cool in black! Excellent Jay!! GMV.
Gerard Koehl21-May-2008 04:41
Ce cygne noir est de toute beauté. V
Matthew Mannell21-May-2008 04:34
I like the play of light and shade...very cool swan too!
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