The swans have hatched another clutch

[wigz]

A pair of swans nest regularly at Tygum Park, Waterford West, and have hatched the latest clutch in the last couple of days. I managed to get a few shots in, but didn't manage to get the whole family in focus in a single shot.

Two of the last lot are still hanging around and one had a go at the new babies at one point.

I haven't been out with the camera for a couple of weeks, and it looks like we are heading for another lockdown before long.

All with D800 and Nikon 500mm PF f/5.6

1. 1/2000 f/8 ISO 1000


2 1/1250 F/8 ISO 720


3. 1/2000 f/8 ISO 450


4. 1/2000 f/8 ISO 640

[HansE]

Good stuff Alan
Not noticing any focus issues. You are obviously more critical.

[wigz]

Thanks Hans. These shots are ok for focus. It was when I tried to include both adults as well as the babies that I couldn't get them all in focus.

[HansE]

Wife was right Alan.

[Isac]

Glorious shots Alan. #2 is a gem. Just one bug for me is in #1 where the BG "stick" is distracting at he bottom of the swan's beak. Is that a bit harsh? Our pair of swans has vanished AGAIN! so I'm not anticipating any cygnet shots this season.

[wigz]

Thanks Isac. It’s not too harsh. I looked at that after removing a clump of twigs from the lower left and decided to leave it. There are some artifacts left from what I did, so it does need more work.

[Grumpy John]

Lovely images Alan, I am quite envious.
The swans have just shown up at my local lake after an absence of ~18 months, must get some shots of them to post.

[wigz]

Thanks John. I look forward to seeing them.

[Ozzie_Traveller]

G'day Alan

Great images - well up to your usual hi-standard .... and itz a bugga, we don't have swans near our place coz itz full of seagulls and pelicans

Phil

[wigz]

Thanks Phil.