Before beginning its egg-warming shift, each of the parents will carefully adjust the eggs position, pushing some straw beneath, taking some straw out...
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Before beginning its egg-warming shift, each of the parents will carefully adjust the eggs position, pushing some straw beneath, taking some straw out...
Then the swan will sit over the eggs, and spend another few minutes re-arranging straw around him- or herself, seemingly trying to make sure there is no chance of draft around the eggs!
Watching all this from one meter distance was very exciting, because the bird showed not the tiniest amount of fear. There was also absolutely no aggressive signs, too - meaning that the swan family aims to belong to Radozda village for a long time!
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Then the swan will sit over the eggs, and spend another few minutes re-arranging straw around him- or herself, seemingly trying to make sure there is no chance of draft around the eggs!
Watching all this from one meter distance was very exciting, because the bird showed not the tiniest amount of fear. There was also absolutely no aggressive signs, too - meaning that the swan family aims to belong to Radozda village for a long time!
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Location
Practically in the middle of Radozda village, the swans have built their nest between the fishing boats...Time
Date/Time of the shot was 13-Apr-2016 @ 15:05:56Lighting
This is what the camera chose: Shutter Speed 1/500 sec, f/6.3, ISO 100, 0.00 eV, Metering Mode: Pattern, Flash did not fire, and Focal Lengthwas 15.41 mmEquipment
It was photographed with Olympus TG-2, shot out of hand - no add-ons of any sort.Inspiration
The clear and strong inspiration came from the fact that these untamed birds decided to raise their young among humans... No other inspiration was needed.Editing
I croppedd the photo a little, not much, as the birds were peaceful and unalarmed by my approach. So the frame is almost as recorded; but needed some straightening and elimination of unimportant details.In my camera bag
For decades already I find it easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag to take along whatever I want or need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually stay home or in the car to keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. My tripod has its permanent place in the car. The vest pockets usually contain two cameras, one of those is always waterproof. Sometimes I'll carry a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. Other pockets keep the spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small camera clamp which can be fixed to anything around, and in many cases can replace a tripod. The vest has pockets for longer lenses that usually hold a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate - if I plan on being out for the whole day. I always pack about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. Much can be improvised with these, so that's all I need. Recently I made it even easier, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch; a variable-volume McKinley. Simplicity and comfort are two best qualities for me in the Outdoors!Feedback
Be calm, do not alarm the birds - the swans can be pretty dangerous if they feel endangerment! Move slowly, think nice thoughts and judge where it would be just too close! Generally, rather use zoom than close proximity if your camera can manage it, and DO NOT EVER UNDERESTIMATE SWANS, because they are very strong... Also, keep the children well away!