Water Ballet

chijude

Water Ballet

It is love … they have a nest in the reeds.
Trying out my new 300mm Nikkor Lens on my Nikon D90
Polorizing Filter
From the banks of the River Torrens, Elder Park, Adelaide.
A nesting pair of Black Swans. (I had seen them on my outward bound walk)
Did not have time to change settings as I could see the possibility come into the frame.
Focal Length 250mm
1/20 F14.00 ISO 800
O.OO compensation
White Balance: Cloudy – (about to rain)
Matrix Metering
Shutter priority
Picasso to crop and add filter

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Water Ballet by chijude
Water Ballet by chijude
  • Sharona

    Sharona

    Simply gorgeous Jude!

  • chijude replied

    Thank you Sharona!

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    wonderful

  • chijude replied

    Thanks for your support Justart

  • Dream Vision Images

    Dream Vision I...

    Very Romantic…

  • chijude replied

    Thank you …. it is indeed!! I wish I had them on video. The did indeed dance on the water together in perfect harmony.

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    beautiful heart shape! would make a great anniversary/wedding card

  • chijude replied

    Nadine … that is a lovely thought … thank you.

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner

    Beautiful!!!

  • chijude replied

    Thanks so much Cee. And the favourite is appreciated too,.

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Very beautiful Judy!!

  • chijude replied

    Thanks Kate. I appreciate your visit and comment.

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    You captured the feeling, J. Delicate and lovely.

  • chijude replied

    Hi Jan. In this case I would have been better to be set on auto focus …. but I wasn’t and I just could see that shape taking place in front of my eyes. Thanks so much.

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    Absolutely gorgeous capture, such grace & beauty within this heART ;) xoxox ♥

  • chijude replied

    Tammy .. a favorite too … that is generous… thank you!! And love “heART” !! Cheers!

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    What a perfect piece of timing!

  • chijude replied

    Well almost Felicity. Composition … I was thrilled with that!

  • chijude replied

    Your favourite is really appreciated. Thank you Felicity

  • Dusker

    Dusker

    An example in always needing to be ready! Even tho not quite spot on, there is still a lovely feel to this one.

  • chijude replied

    Thanks sis.It was a case of click shutter or fiddle. I decided to click shutter.xx

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    How beautiful this is, they form such a nice shape together, their feathers are so beautiful! Dee

  • chijude replied

    That is a lovely comment. Thank you Diane.

  • Evita

    Evita

    ♥ Beautiful and romantic capture Judy … great timing !!! :D

  • chijude replied

    Thanks so much for your comment and favourite Evita

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    very good catch, lovely photo

  • chijude replied

    Hello Antanas. I was pleased with the composition rather than the technical work. Thanks for your encouragement.

  • shararat

    shararat

    very romantic moments…grt

  • chijude replied

    Thanks so much shararat …. it was a pleasure to watch them dance on the water.

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    This is such a beautiful capture of these two swans….Kay

  • chijude replied

    Hello Kay. Thank you so much .. I did get just a tetch excited as the shape came into the frame.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Awesome scene and capture, dear Jude!

  • chijude replied

    Bela … I think it was one of those “almost” shots. But I thought it worth posting. Thanks for the encouragement.

  • Brian Dodd

    Brian Dodd

    Great Capture!!!

  • chijude replied

    Hi Brian. Thanks for dropping by. Appreciate your comment and visit

  • treasureseaker

    treasureseaker

    Shot in a million! you won’t find that again. Great capture,really romantic, well done..

  • chijude replied

    Thanks so much. And yes …., I know what you mean.

  • kevin smith skystudiohawaii

    kevin smith sk...

    Wonderful composition. A lovely valentines card.

  • chijude replied

    Thanks Kevin … the pity was that I was not perfectly set up for the shot and could see it evolving before my eyes without time to make any adjustments. But I did get the timing right!!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    wonderful serendipity .. such a pose for the perfect capture!
    :)

  • chijude replied

    Absolutely … found myself holding my breath. Thank you so much.,

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Perfect timing and a beautiful image of nature in love.

  • chijude replied

    They would have scored a Ten in Sync Swimming. I may put up another shot to prove it. Appreciate your visit and comment.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Absolutely stunning!!

  • chijude replied

    Hi Cheryl. That is kind … appreciate both the comment and the favourite. Judy

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful capture

  • chijude replied

    Thank you Kathy!!

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    So beautiful, and great timing!

  • chijude replied

    Thanks Gail… and for the favourite too. I must say… I could see it about to happen!! And considering the settings I had the camera set on … and no time to change them … I was pleased with the result.

  • Debbie Meyers
  • chijude replied

    Hello Debbie. And thank you!!

  • Pam Moore

    Pam Moore

    Love is in the air :-)) Nice capture

  • chijude replied

    Absolutely thanks Pam!!

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    WOW this is a complete Heart, excellent shot

  • chijude replied

    Sometimes you just manage to get the timing right! (Even if the settings are not quite spot on) Thanks Malcolm

  • Donna M. Condida

    Donna M. Condida 24 days ago

    Stunning!!

  • chijude replied 24 days ago

    I really was in the right place at the right time!!! Thanks Donna!

  • Rosej

    Rosej 23 days ago

    Very clever shot – well done – great capture.

  • chijude replied 23 days ago

    Have to say it was timely … rather than clever Rose. I could just see the two of them floating towards each other!! and clicked madly!!

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde 21 days ago

    So Sweet!

  • chijude replied 21 days ago

    Thanks Cheryl. Just in the right place at the right time.

  • toriyule

    toriyule 7 days ago

    perfect capture!

  • chijude replied 7 days ago

    Hi Tori;
    Thanks for dropping by!

  • Erik Anderson

    Erik Anderson 6 days ago

    Wow! I thought I was the only one to get this shot haha, pretty sweet!

  • chijude replied 6 days ago

    And yours is a positive beauty!!! I nearly dropped my camera in the fumble to get my shot off!!!

  • rodeorose

    rodeorose 4 days ago

    So beautifully captured!

  • chijude replied 4 days ago

    Thanks so much ‘rose … And a favourite too., That is kind of you!

  • shararat

    shararat 4 days ago

    awesome capture

  • chijude replied 3 days ago

    A favourite. That is kind. Thanks so much for dropping by!

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