Today's photograph illustrates the qualities that bright, overcast conditions can produce when it comes down to capturing detail. Texture in the swan is retained as a result of the soft light, while the background colours remain saturated. Direct sunlight could have resulted in burnt out highlights in the plumage and created dark shadows with little detail. The diffused light through cloud cover allows a more balanced, natural image.
The nesting pair, shot at 7:30 this morning, are currently taking turns to sit on the eggs, and it will be in the next day or so that they will begin to hatch. I'm not revealing the location of the nest, as it is important that the birds are not disturbed unduly during this crucial period.
300mm f/2.8 AF-S VR Nikkor (VR off). 1/1600 second at f/4. -0.33 EV compensation. ISO 400. Monopod.
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