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Still busy with photographing swans, I went there today for the sixt consecutive day, it's stronger than myself. Here one of yesterday evening, I like to photograph them now after sunset just before complete dark. I will add two more as the first has really a to sad mood.

Alone at night (with a tear)



Fishing for a female...



Midnight dance on the lake...



With very kind regards,

Dirk
2 Fuji S2 Pro, Nikkor lenses: 14mm f2.8, 24-50mm, Micro
60mm, 35-70 f2.8, 70-200 AFS VR, 300mm f4
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I like the first one. It is very nice. And the 3rd is beautiful. Very, very nice shot.
Dirk Vermeirre said:
Still busy with photographing swans, I went there today for the
sixt consecutive day, it's stronger than myself. Here one of
yesterday evening, I like to photograph them now after sunset just
before complete dark. I will add two more as the first has really a
to sad mood.

Alone at night (with a tear)



Fishing for a female...



Midnight dance on the lake...



With very kind regards,

Dirk
2 Fuji S2 Pro, Nikkor lenses: 14mm f2.8, 24-50mm, Micro
60mm, 35-70 f2.8, 70-200 AFS VR, 300mm f4
http://www.pbase.com/dievee
http://www.2point8.be
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Mike Begley said:
Dirk Vermeirre said:
Still busy with photographing swans, I went there today for the
sixt consecutive day, it's stronger than myself. Here one of
yesterday evening, I like to photograph them now after sunset just
before complete dark. I will add two more as the first has really a
to sad mood.

Alone at night (with a tear)



Fishing for a female...



Midnight dance on the lake...



With very kind regards,

Dirk
2 Fuji S2 Pro, Nikkor lenses: 14mm f2.8, 24-50mm, Micro
60mm, 35-70 f2.8, 70-200 AFS VR, 300mm f4
http://www.pbase.com/dievee
http://www.2point8.be
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Bijan
http://www.pbase.com/bijan
 
Hi Dirk,

the first one has a very good title, which adds to the pic. I've seen the rest also, but didn't have time to react yet. I liked almost all of them, and loved more than one. May I ask where exactly you found so many swans together? They are royal in water and impressive in the sky, and that shows from your images.

with kind regards,
--
Greg Van den Bleeken
http://www.pbase.com/gbleek
gregvandenbleeken.instantlogic.com
 
I really dig that third image, makes me wish I'd thought of using motion instead of trying to get tack sharp wildlife pictures. Really nice stuff, I'd be proud if I were you.

Rob
Dirk Vermeirre said:
Still busy with photographing swans, I went there today for the
sixt consecutive day, it's stronger than myself. Here one of
yesterday evening, I like to photograph them now after sunset just
before complete dark. I will add two more as the first has really a
to sad mood.

Alone at night (with a tear)



Fishing for a female...



Midnight dance on the lake...



With very kind regards,

Dirk
2 Fuji S2 Pro, Nikkor lenses: 14mm f2.8, 24-50mm, Micro
60mm, 35-70 f2.8, 70-200 AFS VR, 300mm f4
http://www.pbase.com/dievee
http://www.2point8.be
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Hi Dirk,

Each photo is very special. The first is soft and flowing which is contrast by the strong black and bright bird in the second image. The reflection in the second photo is beautiful, I would like to see it level. The last photo is terrific, just sharp enough to work and the blurred movement of the wings is great.

You are correct that we are an ocean apart, but doing the same things, it would be great to have the opportunity to do it together.

Morris
Dirk Vermeirre said:
Still busy with photographing swans, I went there today for the
sixt consecutive day, it's stronger than myself. Here one of
yesterday evening, I like to photograph them now after sunset just
before complete dark. I will add two more as the first has really a
to sad mood.

Alone at night (with a tear)



Fishing for a female...



Midnight dance on the lake...



With very kind regards,

Dirk
2 Fuji S2 Pro, Nikkor lenses: 14mm f2.8, 24-50mm, Micro
60mm, 35-70 f2.8, 70-200 AFS VR, 300mm f4
http://www.pbase.com/dievee
http://www.2point8.be
Click to expand...
 
Hi Dirk,

Good compositions in all three. The first two set the stage emotionally and the third throws in a totally different concept using the swan's motions to create an image that is completely about movement. All three indicative of your photographic intent while taking the shots and very well executed. The shutter speed on the last shot is perfect.

--
Stan Abraham
 
G'day Dirk,

i echo other previous good comments, including the title of 1st pic - the 3rd photo blew me away.

would love to see more.

adrianox
stana said:
Hi Dirk,

Good compositions in all three. The first two set the stage
emotionally and the third throws in a totally different concept
using the swan's motions to create an image that is completely
about movement. All three indicative of your photographic intent
while taking the shots and very well executed. The shutter speed on
the last shot is perfect.

--
Stan Abraham
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adrianox
 
Mike Begley said:
I like the first one. It is very nice. And the 3rd is beautiful.
Very, very nice shot.
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Hi Mike,

Thanks for your kind aprpeciation and the first and third are taken very late just before complete dark, I love them also very much and even when it's difficult to get good shots with so less light I will try some more of these kind in the coming days if I find time.

With very kind regards,

Dirk
2 Fuji S2 Pro, Nikkor lenses: 14mm f2.8, 24-50mm, Micro
60mm, 35-70 f2.8, 70-200 AFS VR, 300mm f4
http://www.pbase.com/dievee
http://www.2point8.be
 
Dirk,

You are doing fine work. I enjoy looking at them.

Mike
Dirk Vermeirre said:
Mike Begley said:
I like the first one. It is very nice. And the 3rd is beautiful.
Very, very nice shot.
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Hi Mike,

Thanks for your kind aprpeciation and the first and third are taken
very late just before complete dark, I love them also very much and
even when it's difficult to get good shots with so less light I
will try some more of these kind in the coming days if I find time.

With very kind regards,

Dirk
2 Fuji S2 Pro, Nikkor lenses: 14mm f2.8, 24-50mm, Micro
60mm, 35-70 f2.8, 70-200 AFS VR, 300mm f4
http://www.pbase.com/dievee
http://www.2point8.be
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martín crespo said:
nice work dirk,
the third is excellent, a true "creative and artistic blur" the
first just elegant.
sure my daughter will love as well, tomorrow i will show to her.
with respects
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Martín Miguel Crespo
http://www.ISO1600.com
http://www.LatinPhotography.com
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Hi Martin,

Thanks very much, I think that I will go back trying to make more blurred ones and hope that your daughter will enjoy them.

With very kind regards,

Dirk
2 Fuji S2 Pro, Nikkor lenses: 14mm f2.8, 24-50mm, Micro
60mm, 35-70 f2.8, 70-200 AFS VR, 300mm f4
http://www.pbase.com/dievee
http://www.2point8.be
 
Absolutely beautiful shots ... I expecially liked the second shot ....
The third one really adds a special touch ... movement and mood ....

nice work....
thanks for sharing it.
Andre
 
The last one is my favorite. Wow. Fantastic picture -- it instantly evokes a tremendous emotional involvement from the viewer. Very intense and moody. Great job!

-i-

Dirk Vermeirre wrote:

 
Dirk Vermeirre said:
Still busy with photographing swans, I went there today for the
sixt consecutive day, it's stronger than myself. Here one of
yesterday evening, I like to photograph them now after sunset just
before complete dark. I will add two more as the first has really a
to sad mood.
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Hi Dirk,

You know that I have seen the last of the three already and commented on it.

I enjoy looking at these and am interested that you are at the moment taking lots of these birds.

I find the second picture very attractive, almost a graphic design on its own.
It is not what I would expect that the reflection is longer than the animal.
I have to think about that.

This photograph just stands on its own for me.
There is no need to say anything. :-)
Dirk Vermeirre said:
Fishing for a female...

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Mark
 
Greg VdB said:
Hi Dirk,
the first one has a very good title, which adds to the pic. I've
seen the rest also, but didn't have time to react yet. I liked
almost all of them, and loved more than one. May I ask where
exactly you found so many swans together? They are royal in water
and impressive in the sky, and that shows from your images.

with kind regards,
--
Greg Van den Bleeken
http://www.pbase.com/gbleek
gregvandenbleeken.instantlogic.com
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Hi Greg,

I'm really addicted to photographing them, I was there already again today for about the ninth consecutive late afternoon and I added some new ones. Well I found them in Boom near Antwerp, if you must be interested I could mail you the exact address but in the warmer months there are none or very less, I think that it will be the last days that they are at that place. In the winter there are more than 100 at that place. I love to see them flying, they are about the biggest birds that can fly. Thank for the appreciation.

With very kind regards,

Dirk
2 Fuji S2 Pro, Nikkor lenses: 14mm f2.8, 24-50mm, Micro
60mm, 35-70 f2.8, 70-200 AFS VR, 300mm f4
http://www.pbase.com/dievee
http://www.2point8.be
 
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