25
3 rd
5 th
In association with
3 Caron Steele UK 28pts
Nikon D850, 200-500mm at 500mm,
1/2000sec at f/8, ISO 400
The way the mist billows
around the swans in this
hugely atmospheric image is
reminiscent of a jet aircraft’s
afterburners being deployed.
The high-key tones of both the
magnifi cent birds and the
early-morning mist keep
everything beautifully ethereal,
while the backlighting shows
up the feathers’ details. This
shot would have had nowhere
near the same impact if it had
been taken with the sun
behind the photographer.5 Caron Steele UK 0pts
Canon EOS-1D X Mark II, 500mm +
1.4x extender, 1/1600sec at f/6.3,
ISO 1000
These magical cranes appear
to be dancing under the
snowfl akes. The shapes they
make are gorgeous and the
backdrop of falling snow
creates a pleasing evenness
across the frame, with the
muted tones emphasising
the overall coolness of the
scene. The portrait format is
defi nitely the correct choice,
while getting down low and
shooting upwards is essential
to the image’s success –
however chilly it may have
been at the time!