Mute Swan (or most of it!)

[Catherine]

Why is it that when you see a good photo opportunity, a post is in the way on one side, and another bird's posterior gets in the way on the other?

I still liked the effect of the light, shining through those feathers though!

[rolf]

Yes, really shows the feather structure Catherine, great shot.

[Chocky]

Its a cracker.
If you copy the tip of other wing and take out the background then flip it you coulul complete the swan and clone in the back ground ont he extended side

[Catherine]

Oh, I DO like that idea, Beryl!

Wish I had the expertise!

(It was taken at Christchuch Quay where there are LOTS of Mute Swans, all ringed. There are many different water birds there, and it's such a picturesque place too)

[Chocky]

I will have a go if it is all right with you?
Rolf is good at that sort of thing too

Here we are. A full Swan

[Catherine]

That is WONDERFUL, Beryl!

I'm sure the Swan would be happy to see it too!

How did you DO that?

[Chocky]

Thanks Catherine
I used CS3 extended. (Photshop) I's not perfect still needs some work