Backlit trumpeter swan splash down

[Randy Stout]

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

[David H. Hartman]

Very nice!

Dave

[afx]

Oh so nice!
Love it.
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[Hugh_3170]

+1 from me also.

Oh so nice!
Love it.
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[rosko]

Congrats for this great shot !

Main factor of this successful capture : lighting.

 

[Erik Lund]

Very well balanced graduation of the white tones, perfectly exposed

[Bent Hjarbo]

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

[Randy Stout]

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

[beryllium10]

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

[John Geerts]

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