Reflecting Ritual
by ellamay

Comment by Ornis:
IMO, swans can be more gracious. This one seems to try a take off with extra luggage, and the duck doesn't seem to care at all. Seems underexposed. A bit more contrast and brightness could help to bring more white tones on the swan. Cloning the duck and cropping out 1/3 on top and same on the left to bring the swan forward could also be a good idea.

Reflecting Ritual
by ellamay

Comment by catzilla23:
well done

Reflecting Ritual
by ellamay

Comment by vtruan:
to bad the head of the swan is facing away.

Reflecting Ritual
by ellamay

Comment by Pidd:
I would like this better if the little mallard duck had swum away just a little sooner so he wasn't in the shot. The swan is terrific and your ability to stop the action of his flapping wings is very well done. I love the placement within the frame so that you can see all of his reflection to the bottom and the gradation of dark to light as you look up. Beautiful shot.

Reflecting Ritual
by ellamay

Comment by Cathy:
I like the empty foggy space. Room to dream and to focus on the swan aerating her wings. Very graceful picture.

Dew Shadows
by ellamay

Comment by Flash:
9. Crisp detail.

Dew Shadows
by ellamay

Comment by Faye Pekas:
Absolutely gorgeous. Amazing capture.

On the Edge
by ellamay

Comment by PTLParsons:
Where's the focus?

Dew Shadows
by ellamay

Comment by Natator:
Impressive.

Sundown
by ellamay

Comment by Flash:
7. Great lines.