Morning ballet

I just love the soft morning light. The early hours often give the most beautiful views/shots. Also the most difficult ones, because light is scarse and speed is almost impossible to catch.

 

This shot was taken at the very last day of our mini holiday. We were heading back home and anchored the Tembo for the night in Kampen where the IJssel flows into the IJsselmeer.

I rose at 6 and coffee never tastes better than on deck of the Tembo, when all is still silent and the sun is just rising. You hear every sound and your senses pick up every little detail.

 

Suddenly, there's the flapping of wings, still in the distance. Against the light I could see the silhouettes of 3 swans approaching. Grabbed the camera and started shooting, not bothering about settings and all.

 

Ofcourse the picture is grainy and ofcourse it lacks detail but still, the elegant shapes of the backlit swans still enchant me just as much as when I saw them in real life. Hope you like it also.

 

500mm handheld (mind you!! And meanwhile I've got the biceps to show for it :-))

 

Done