See My Reflection
Baby swan with reflection in water.
Baby swan with reflection in water.
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Dec, 2014Views
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Location
This photo was taken in Port Hope. I'm a self-0taught photographer, so every photo is a new experience.Time
I was at a local marsh area for most of the afternoon, when along came the resident pair of swans with their 7 babies. This little one swan up close to where I was sitting and I captured this image.Lighting
The lighting wasn't the greatest, so I made the best of a dull lighting situation. The water moved in such a way that the reflection looks as thought the cignet had it's mouth open, giving me two different poses.Equipment
I was using my husband's Canon EOS REBEL T2i with the kit lens at the time. The camera was hand-held, as all of my work is. No flash.Inspiration
I love all wildlife, especially the babies. They bring me and others so much joy, which is why I do my best to capture all the precious little moments.Editing
The photo was cropped and the shadows brought up a touch. No other processing was done.In my camera bag
Nowadays, I have my trusty Canon 5DM4, Canon 100-400L lens with a 1.4x extender in my bag. I also have a Monfrotto Monopod (use sparingly) and some lens cleaner.Feedback
Photograph what you are drawn to. If trying to capture a similar photo, make sure water is calm, and hopefully the sun shines for you. You don't need a fast shutter speed either.
