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Swans on the River Wye.
There are over 30 Swans on the River wye at the moment plus a few ducks!
Took these last saturday
DUCKS
Thanks for looking
Took these last saturday
DUCKS
Thanks for looking
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Those are very nice 
Love the second duck! Very pretty!
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Love the second duck! Very pretty!xx
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Really like the 1st three Hayley! I'd try adjusting the levels in photoshop tho, to lighten a bit
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I love the series Hayley. I would have increased the brightness and a touch more contrast to set the swan apart from the background more. I submit this example of what I mean.
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The first really caught my eye, the lighting has IMO really added to the shot giving a soft and mellow feel although I do think that the treatment given by Bob has improved it although I would not wish it taken too far.
It seems an ideal light to take shots of these white birds, was trying in bright light yesterday and it was difficult, if not impossible, to get the exposure correct. The only one that could have done with more light or more exposure was the last that has lost detail through lack of light. Well done.
It seems an ideal light to take shots of these white birds, was trying in bright light yesterday and it was difficult, if not impossible, to get the exposure correct. The only one that could have done with more light or more exposure was the last that has lost detail through lack of light. Well done.
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Thanks for the replies I really like that Bob, I know they are a little dark in the background as it was in the evening and I liked the affect but now I have seen your version I see it is better,, I will have a play with some other shots.
Thanks again.
I really like that Bob, I know they are a little dark in the background as it was in the evening and I liked the affect but now I have seen your version I see it is better,, I will have a play with some other shots.Thanks again.
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Great shots there! The duck is my fav too.
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Lovely lighting!
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I like the first one Hayley, a tad under exposed for some, but I like it, I like the lighting and the "pinkness" on the water.
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Thanks, It was at sunset, now you mention it i do see the pink, like pink champagne!!
I so can't fathom photoshop I wonder if i am ever going to 'get it'
Thanks again.
I so can't fathom photoshop I wonder if i am ever going to 'get it'
Thanks again.
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