NikonGear'23

Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: Randy Stout on March 31, 2021, 00:51:43

Title: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: Randy Stout on March 31, 2021, 00:51:43

This trumpeter swan was captured yesterday morning as he flew out of the shadows of the tree lined shore and was lit from behind by the rising sun.

Z6. 500PF. 1/3200s, f/5.6. ISO 640

Title: Re: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: David H. Hartman on March 31, 2021, 01:03:54

Very nice!

Dave

Title: Re: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: afx on April 01, 2021, 19:46:01

Oh so nice!
Love it.
afx

Title: Re: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: Hugh_3170 on April 02, 2021, 01:13:40

+1 from me also.

Quote from: afx on April 01, 2021, 19:46:01

Oh so nice!
Love it.
afx

Title: Re: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: rosko on April 02, 2021, 12:43:40

Congrats for this great shot !

Main factor of this successful capture : lighting.

 :)

Title: Re: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: Erik Lund on April 02, 2021, 13:53:43

Very well balanced graduation of the white tones, perfectly exposed

Title: Re: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: Bent Hjarbo on April 02, 2021, 14:55:42

Randy makes fantastic pictures whatever camera in hand.
Nice to see that the Z6 works well for wildlife.

Title: Re: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: Randy Stout on April 02, 2021, 15:10:47

Thanks everyone for your kind comments.

re: Z6.  I do enjoy this camera, but it has some limitations for small, fast moving subjects, such as birds in flight.  Still prefer the D850/D500 for that.  On larger birds, like this swan, it does well, and for a shot like this where the dynamic range is really important, it seems to be very flexible. The ISO performance is really good. The flip out screen works nicely for low level shots.  WYSWYG is also a real plus.  Looking forward to the anticipated Z8, but might look at the Z9 as well.

Cheers

Randy

Title: Re: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: beryllium10 on April 03, 2021, 04:24:59

Beautiful photo Randy, add my compliments to all the above.  The perfect instant!  Cheers, John

Title: Re: Backlit trumpeter swan splash down
Post by: John Geerts on April 03, 2021, 08:38:39

Love the shot, Randy. The details and timing are amazing.