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October Swans In Flight

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by hmellon on 10 Oct 2023
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As I left the lake this little group of trumpeter swans took flight. The swans are gathering in growing numbers on some of the lakes as they prepare for their autumn migration journey. I trudged almost half way around the lake hoping to get a decent view of the groups that had gathered there but there was no break in the trees that border the water very closely and the terrain is rough there. It was one of those chilly windy autumn days that make a person wonder why they do this anyway. I felt pretty fortunate to get a few flight shots..

  • Camera: NIKON D7500
  • Focal: 270 mm
  • Shutter speed: 0.002 sec
  • Aperture: f/ 7.1
tagged: trumpeter swans in flight animal bird flying sky

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Yves Langlois posted 2023-10-10 6:33am

Agree with Debra all the way. They are very nice and that soft blue sky sits them so well. Some shots need a little more investment but it is part of the passionate game. So Bon Voyage big birds and come back later.

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Debra Plett posted 2023-10-10 1:32am

Wow, you nailed the focus on this image Heather. And you captured them in a nice flight pattern as well. I can imagine how difficult that trek must have been, but definitely rewarding. Glad you were able to say farewell.

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