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[Nikon Shooter]

The four photographers answered that "there is nothing to shoot".

They saw me set up the combo, nonetheless… with a smile, a big 
one. Minutes past by and their complaints were still pouring. 
"What are you hoping for?" I asked. 

Their answer?  — "Only swans… nothing else but swans!
"Whatever the subject, it won't exist if there is no light! … and, so
early, I see splendid air and light."

Only swans… I didn't mind at all! Possibly, that could be the diffe-
rence between a birder and a photographer. What do you think?

[Ron]

Photographers block is a real thing... and it's also a thing of the mind. I believe a great photographer once said that great photos aren't taken, they're made. Light is the foundation of all photography. Those swans wouldn't look nearly as magical in poor light. A photographer learns ... or should learn, how to look for the best light, and take advantage of it while he or she can.

 

--Ron

[Nikon Shooter]

Those swans wouldn't look nearly as magical in poor light.

 

 

I think that, for birders, they possibly have forgotten that these are all
immature birds — late teenagers, two years old. No feather bearer is
more beautiful than at this time of the year and, at this age, they love
to display some dominance in their interactions with other swans.