Testing New Feathers - Backstroke

[Gary_Minish]

Description: A Trumpeter Swan hen exercising and testing her new wing feathers at the local swan pond.

Pertinent technical details or techniques: Sony a6500, SEL200600G @ 600mm, ISO-160, f/6.3, 1/3200, hand held.

Is this a composite? (focus stacks or exposure blends are not considered composites) No

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[Dennis_Plank]

I love the look at the wings, Gary. A really neat pose.

[David_Schoen]

Excellent exposure and detail on the white plumage. I am enjoying the body position and comp.