Elegant Lines Shoot A Stylish Bird Portrait

Andrew Fusek Peters explains how he emphasised the sleek lines of this swan to create one of his most iconic images

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Capturing reflections of birds on water can be challenge, but the results are often worth it. I was just starting out in photography when I framed this mute swan on Walcot Hall’s lake in Shropshire, on a dull afternoon. I had recently learned to shoot manual with my first DSLR – a Canon EOS 650D – and had rented my first decent lens for a weekend: the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM.