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crop?

putting your head under water is a good way to cool off, this swan still has the water drops from doing that.

Lake Moana Nui, Tokoroa is a great place to observe, ducks, swans and geese and its right in the suburbs.

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NeilB's Photography [deleted] says:

** This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
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yony_ro says:

** This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

jackol says:

** This was voted a hit from Hit, Miss or Maybe **
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

rob511 says:

Hey — I've met this swan too!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

{ Planet Adventure } says:

great photo !! nice pose :)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

makeupanid says:

Wow-love the feather details in this one!

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Nick Owen's Poetry and Pictures says:

he is gorgeous
Score _9_/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

True Scot says:

Stunning colours
Score __8/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Irela [deleted] says:

I'd crop the left bit out. In any case, a great shot!!!!

Score _8_/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

zamario says:

Beautiful

Score 8/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

erik soucasaux says:

nice red! Score 7,5/10 (from the Score Me! group)
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Carmelo Aquilina says:

fantastic shot - the contrast between the beak and the feathers really works well
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

dirkmvp41 says:

This composition works very nice.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

yaloisr says:

What a wonderful shot. Beautiful.
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Ollie_girl says:

I wouldn't crop it at all. I love seeing the whole length of the bird's backside. Elegant!

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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

BugMan50 says:

This is great! Love the water drop on the end of his/her beak!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mostlysunny1 says:

I love this photo, what a gorgeous creature. Wouldn't change a thing!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

espressoDOM says:

i do like that crop... the color on that bird is pretty amazing...
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

catb says:

Spotted in 40 - 44 - almost perfect!
Love the contrast of the red here - nicely spotted!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

Sparky_R says:

I like this composition. Well done.
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Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

mj. says:

great colors. I like it!
Posted 41 months ago. ( permalink )

asawaa says:

I do not agree with the crop. With the crop, it makes the head look awkward with respect to the body of the swan.
I like the coloring in this image
You did a good job of composing it.
In my humble opinion...
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

cattycamehome says:

A demure beauty - gorgeous!
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toan_sagittarius86 says:

such a pretty black swan, love the red. but the way u crop kinda straighten the natural elegance curve of the swan.
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

CountryGuys says:

Very nice capture. Syl
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

catb says:

I really like your animal photo!
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

dirkmvp41 says:

The red framed against the black looks very exotic.

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Zenith Phuong says:

a bonus

From the MiRea's Realm Group, you are given a 7/7 ranking.

the suggested crop is a good one... you should go for it...

the red is really outstanding!!! and the droplet is a nice touch!!!

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Alatryste says:

I totally agree with the crop suggested, the swan looks great!! and the red from the read beak is really suggestive!

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

MatthewPHX says:

Great color and detail. I agree with the crop suggestion too.

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Kman999 says:

Beautiful study of a black swan. I have no problem with either crop - they are two different photos. Could be a bit sharper (when viewed large).

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Oliver Lavery says:

Yes, really nice one here. Love the colors and the exposure is great (ok, that white bit of the beak is clipped, whatever).

The crop suggestion is pretty good, although it's a bit narrow. I don't mind it the way it is either.

Aperature was maybe a bit too small, a little more blur on those feathers in the background would pop out the head more, I think.

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

JoergHL says:

Beautiful! ;-)
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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

EssjayNZ says:

Congratulations!

Ditching the highest and lowest score you get a total of 28.5 out of 35 in the MiRea's Realm Group.

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Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Kayak49 says:

Excellent! Lots of detail and texture in those feathers.
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

♥moorz84♥ says:

Oh my goodness! beautiful and an instant fav. Mary
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

gdkarma says:

Super shot i love the color and detail
Posted 40 months ago. ( permalink )

Anduze traveller says:

I'm glad you didn't go for the crop! Lovely black swan portrait
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

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