Cygnet Mirror
$185.00 – $799.00
Last year, along my regular walking track, I saw some swans nesting. When a cygnet appeared I wanted to (surprise, surprise) take a photo of it. Black swans often build a nest on small islands and this time was no different. When I arrived one morning I realised that their nest was too far for my 300mm lens to get a decent shot. When the cygnet did venture into the pond, coming closer to me, it was being shielded by mum (or dad). I started to think I might miss out. Thankfully mum (or dad) relaxed and came close to shore where I could take this picture.
Taken in Varsity Lakes, Gold Coast. Monday 29th August 2016.
Camera used: Nikon D810. Settings: 28-300mm lens (at 300mm), f/6.3, exposure 1/500.