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Published: 2007-02-05 23:15:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 1528; Favourites: 71; Downloads: 0
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Description This is the second image of this swan that I've submitted. He descided to make a quick dash when he saw a little yorkshire terrier taking an imterest in him.
I nudged up the camera's Iso so that I could get a fast shutter speed and I just managed to pan and shoot (not my forte). it's nice and sharp and has worked well. I'm stating to get to know my Sigma 100-300 f4 better and i'm really warming to it now. I used it with a 1.4x Teleconverter and i have to say that I'm very happy with the results. 420mm and it's pin sharp! There was a drop in contrast, which I set right in Photoshop.

Canon 5D, Sigma 100-300mm F4, plus a 1.4x tc @420mm
Iso 1250, F6.3 @ 1/650th sec
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Comments: 34

A-teinna [2010-06-18 11:05:13 +0000 UTC]

Hello, this is an awesome picture. I like it very much . That's why I Linked it here: [link]

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GMCPhotographics In reply to A-teinna [2010-06-21 17:25:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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A-teinna In reply to GMCPhotographics [2010-06-21 17:47:50 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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anjules [2010-03-23 06:27:20 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Stunning capture. Well done.

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GMCPhotographics In reply to anjules [2010-04-25 20:35:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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WildWinyan [2008-03-10 15:00:03 +0000 UTC]

Hello you have been featured in my journal. Have a nice day!

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GMCPhotographics In reply to WildWinyan [2010-04-25 20:35:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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Andune20 [2008-01-30 21:56:46 +0000 UTC]

This is so beautiful. I really love swans. A really great shot.

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GMCPhotographics In reply to Andune20 [2008-01-31 00:04:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, I take a lot of Swan shots. There's quite a few of them in Wiltshire and they are a lot more photogenic that ducks!

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Andune20 In reply to GMCPhotographics [2008-01-31 08:30:35 +0000 UTC]

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Aimelle [2007-09-15 14:04:52 +0000 UTC]

featured [link]

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GMCPhotographics In reply to Aimelle [2007-10-06 13:38:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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grisloup [2007-02-14 18:31:47 +0000 UTC]

Hello Hello! Loved your picture and decided to feature it. [link]
Cheers.

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GMCPhotographics In reply to grisloup [2007-02-26 23:05:46 +0000 UTC]

WoW! Thanks!

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grgbpm [2007-02-10 22:32:16 +0000 UTC]

exelent shot

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GMCPhotographics In reply to grgbpm [2007-02-10 23:17:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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maplekokob [2007-02-06 23:03:32 +0000 UTC]

Perfect timing!

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GMCPhotographics In reply to maplekokob [2007-02-07 21:44:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. Not bad for only 3fps.

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lucias-tears [2007-02-06 17:41:41 +0000 UTC]

real wonderful! what a capture!

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GMCPhotographics In reply to lucias-tears [2007-02-07 21:46:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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dj-designs [2007-02-06 17:18:26 +0000 UTC]

Good capture nicely composed!

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GMCPhotographics In reply to dj-designs [2007-02-07 21:48:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, it was mostly luck and a bit of instinct. When i shot it, I really didn't know how well it would turn out. I was half expecting an out of focus camera shook mess. Thankfull, it turned out well.

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pestilence [2007-02-06 10:46:06 +0000 UTC]

Lovely! well done

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GMCPhotographics In reply to pestilence [2007-02-07 21:48:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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nutmeg-42 [2007-02-06 02:50:22 +0000 UTC]

This is just amazing. Your little swan is forgiven for hiding his head in the other shot.

I'm not too good on panning shots either, but at least you got more in your photo than I ever do.

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GMCPhotographics In reply to nutmeg-42 [2007-02-07 21:49:02 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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SilverBee [2007-02-06 02:31:14 +0000 UTC]

Such grace... and the swan is pretty too!

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GMCPhotographics In reply to SilverBee [2007-02-07 21:49:41 +0000 UTC]

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TRBPhotographyLLC [2007-02-06 01:41:48 +0000 UTC]

Perfect capture!! well done!

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GMCPhotographics In reply to TRBPhotographyLLC [2007-02-07 21:50:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Theolonius.

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HeatherWaller-Rivet [2007-02-06 01:08:26 +0000 UTC]

very nice shot....

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GMCPhotographics In reply to HeatherWaller-Rivet [2007-02-08 19:59:54 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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dpix [2007-02-05 23:17:59 +0000 UTC]

Awesome picture and angle and as I can see your camera must me lovely

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GMCPhotographics In reply to dpix [2007-02-08 19:59:42 +0000 UTC]

Yes, my kit is good and I am very blessed. But to be frank, this image was more luck than judgement, I had no time to think about it. It happened so fast, I just grabbed my camera and clicked. The camera and lens did the rest. The other two shots were out of focus

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