JBruce Loc: Northern MN

Got out early for our morning walk in the fresh spring air along the county road that parallels the river. We heard the call of a Trumpeter swan so walked back to where we could see a mated pair on the water. I was just about to take the shot, when the neighbor's dog barked and away they went. I missed the swimming shot, but think the launching shot is more exciting anyway. The second shot was almost directly toward the low sun and misty fog. Haven't seen any swans yet on the Hog, so thought I'd send these on. Sorry if this turns out to be a duplicate post...I can't find the one I sent earlier.

5D Mark III 100-400L Mk 1 at 370 mm.
Shot 1 1/800, f-5.6, ISO auto 250.
Shot 2 1/800, f-5.6, ISO auto 100
PP crop and some touch-up using original Picassa 38 (it still works just fine as long as you shut off the update option).

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RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

Very nice, and I have never seen swans in snow before.

JBruce Loc: Northern MN

Thanks Richard. Do you ever have snow there? We had an easy winter this year. Only a few inches left now and lots of ice left on most local lakes. We are seeing swans about this time of the year on a regular basis of late, even some nesting pairs. Most of what we see are just stopping to rest before they finish the journey on into Canada...a lot of ice there! John

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

We never ever have snow in Sydney. It may snow a couple of times a year up in the mountains, about 2 hours drive, or train, west of the city itself, however it usually just hangs around for a day or two at the most.
To get consistent, and ski-able snow, you need to head down to the Australian alps about 500km (310 miles), mostly south of Sydney.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Very outstanding!!!

JBruce Loc: Northern MN

Thanks for looking Erv. Ain't photography fun when you have a cooperative and interesting subject. Good wife and I were out again this a.m. about the same time, and saw the same pair feeding. Got a lot of shots again and may post a few more after I examine them for quality. John