Momma Leads the Pack
Jul, 2015Views
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Winner in Just Swans Photo Challenge
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Absolute Masterpiece
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Magnificent Capture
Outstanding Creativity
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EZDPics
October 03, 2015
Thanks so very much for your generous comment and for stopping by my gallery it was a pleasure to view your gallery as well. It is much appreciated! Happy shooting! :)
EZDPics
January 22, 2016
Sorry for the late response to your thoughtful comment, but I just came across it now. FYI I loved viewing your gallery, you have a lot of gems in it! I look forward to seeing more of your photos in the future! Thanks again and happy shooting! :)
Pilgrim959
January 21, 2016
Join the conversation. Add a comment or even better, a critique. Let's get better together!
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Briser_fae_the_broch
February 19, 2016
I picked this as winner because I just loved the composition, they often say wildlife needs to be looking at the lens but I just thought this photo showed a view of the mother which the cygnets probably see 90% of the time as they are growing. A sweet photo.
EZDPics
February 20, 2016
Thank you so much for hosting the challenge! I am so thrilled to have been selected, it is very encouraging! Thanks again!
bridgetrendall
February 19, 2016
Well done on winning Just Swans challenge, so deserved, a brilliant photo
joycealicesmith
February 19, 2016
Great capture! Love the little babies! Congratulations on winning the Challenge!
EZDPics
February 20, 2016
Thank you so much Joyce for your thoughtful comment, it is greatly appreciated!
reflectionsbyrenee
February 20, 2016
congrats on your win, how darling is this and she had so many babies........... thank you for capturing it and presenting it to all of us to enjoy
EZDPics
February 21, 2016
Thank you so much! You have some really lovely pictures in your gallery as well, especially of swans. These babies were born almost 2 years ago and this same mother and father had 6 more babies this year. I can't wait to what they have this year in the spring. Thanks again and happy shooting! :)
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EZDPics
April 14, 2016
I am glad that you like it Catherine. Thanks for taking the time to visit my gallery and comment! Happy shooting! :)
andrevondeling
June 14, 2016
Hi great shot, thanks for joining my challenge. Voting is open now and you guys made it tough to choose for me! Andre
EZDPics
June 15, 2016
Thanks for yourcomment Andrew and for hosting the challenge! I am sure it won't be easy selecting a winner, as you have many great photos to choose from. Good luck nd thanks again!
madeinPortugal
May 05, 2017
"Biutiful" :) Elaine, I have a Portuguese friend whose last name is Zamith (is grand-grand father was Scotish, and in Portugal the Zammit Family had an H in the end)... maybe you´re relatives :) a kiss
EZDPics
May 06, 2017
Thank you for your comment and the information on the name. But as far as I know the name Zammit is Maltese, but you never know. Have a great day! :)
EZDPics
June 27, 2017
Thank you, sadly with all the rain this year this Mamma's nest and eggs floated away. so no babies for me to take pictures of this year. I enjoyed your gallery as well, I recognized a lot of the places you shot. Nicely done! :)
EZDPics
December 19, 2017
Thanks, and yes they are extremely cute, I just love going down to the waterfront every spring and checking out this swan and her new family each year. This little family was the best so far. Merry Christmas and thank you for your comment!
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EZDPics
February 12, 2018
Thank you so much for your comments....they are a cute little family. Have a great day and thanks again!:)
HCheel
January 20, 2020
I love the mood and lighting in this image. It almost feels mystical. Well done!!
EZDPics
January 21, 2020
Thank you so much. It is one of my favorite shots, so I appreciate your comments! Have a great day and happy shooting! :)
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken at the waterfront in Hamilton, Ontario at the Pier 4 area.Time
I took this photo June 18th, 2014 mid afternoon.Lighting
The lighting was all natural for this photo.Equipment
To take this photo I used my Canon EOS REBEL T2i and my 250 mm lens.Inspiration
Nature was my inspiration. I often go out hiking and for walks to enjoy both nature and new sites. Not too long before I shot this photo, I was in the same area and I came across this mother swan sitting on her nest of eggs. So I made a point to go back to the same area with hopes of catching them hatch. I missed them hatching, but I was lucky enough to watch them grow and develop into mature swans and along the way I took for me, some very memorable shots.Editing
Yes, I did some tweaking in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom. First I always like to straighten and crop my photos. Typically if I have taken a decent shot with the camera, I will usually adjust the highlights, shadows, whites, blacks and clarity if need be. I also tend to tweak the vibrancy and saturation, and then I adjust the sharpening and noise reduction.In my camera bag
I typically carry 3 cameras in my bag. A Canon EOS REBEL T3i, Canon EOS REBEL T2i and my Waterproof Canon Powershot D20 cameras. I also have 3 lens I carry, an 18 mm, a 55 mm, and 250 mm lens. I also have my Canon Speedlite 430EX II. I always carry a minimum of 4 fully charged batteries for either the cameras or for the flash and I also have a battery charger with me just in case. I carry a polarizing filter, a little water spray bottle, lens cleaners and a remote for the cameras. It would be nice to travel a little lighter, but I do want to try and be prepared, just in case that photo opportunity does present itself. Mind you, I do realize I need to start bringing my tripod out with me more.Feedback
My advice is to always have a camera on hand, you just never know when a Kodak moment will present itself. Always try to be observant and respectful of your surroundings and nature. Soak in all the natural and manmade beauty that surrounds us. If you just stop and really take a look, you will see that there is beauty all around us. If I find something I am inspired to shoot, I try playing with the settings and angles of the shot. I can take several shots of a single scene, with an adjustment here and there, or shoot from another perspective. As an amateur photographer I am constantly trying to develop my eye and skills. Another thing that I have learned along the way is that no matter how good a photographer you are or aren't, you can always tweak a picture with post photo-editing programs. But there is a fine line between tweaking and over doing the adjustments. But then again, it is all a matter of personal taste and your personal creative expression. Most of all I just recommend that you just have fun with your camera and your surroundings!
