Critique Welcomed In the park

[Rob MacKillop]

Trying to capture ducks, swans, etc, in the local park. The sun very often whited-out the swans, so I must get myself a filter. Any suggestions?
Meanwhile...All XS1 and CS3


Swans6 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


Ducks3 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


Swans3 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr


Swans2 by RobMacKillop, on Flickr

A few more at Flickr: RobMacKillop's Photostream

 

[Pete Askew]

I like the first one best Rob but I think it needs to be straightened. I also like the swan in 'full sail' although a bit more space around it would be nice. There are more really nice shots of swans on that AV post you did too. I also like the way you have cropped the goose (as it were) although I'm not so keen on the blue in the shadows.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Good comments. Cheers, Pete.

 

[Dave Green]

The swan in full display mode is great! As for the sun and white swans - start off at -1ev and watch that histogram!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Good advice. Thanks!

 

[Chris Dodkin]

I like the last one Rob - the swan pops off of the green reflection

 

[Rob MacKillop]

My favourite too, Chris. Love that green.