Black Swan

Black Swan (Image ID 75443)
Photographed byStephen Garth on Sat 2nd Nov, 2024 and uploaded on Thu 30th Jul, 2026 .
Resolution1800x1323
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ID75443
CommentI don't photograph birds with monochrome images in mind so finding an image that looks better in monochrome than colour was difficult. But I think that this one does. Removing the colour, particularly the red from the bill, gives the water droplets more emphasis.
EquipmentProcessed with LightRoom V14 (with AI Noise Reduction) with selective sharpening of the subject and further background Noise reduction in PhotoShop with NeatImage V9.
Exposure time : 1 / 1250
FNumber : 8
Focal Length : 800
ISO Speed Ratings : 1000
LensModel : EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM +2x III
Make : Canon
Model : Canon EOS R5m2
Software : Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.4.1 (Macintosh)
LocationJawbone Reserve, Williamstown., Victoria
Keywordsadult
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ApertureFNumber COMPUTED f/8.0
Make IFD0 Canon
Model IFD0 Canon EOS R5m2
Software IFD0 Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 15.4.1 (Macintosh)
ExposureTime EXIF 1/1250
FNumber EXIF F8
ExposureProgram EXIF Manual
ISOSpeedRatings EXIF 1000
DateTimeOriginal EXIF 2024:11:02 06:36:38
ShutterSpeedValue (APEX 10.287712) EXIF 1/1250
ApertureValue (APEX 6) EXIF F8
ExposureBiasValue EXIF 0
MaxApertureValue (APEX 6) EXIF F8
MeteringMode EXIF Spot
Flash EXIF Flash did not fire.
FocalLength EXIF 800mm
ExposureMode EXIF Manual Exposure
WhiteBalance EXIF Manual White Balance
LensModel EXIF EF400mm f/4 DO IS II USM +2x III
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