About This PhotoThe Story Behind
I took this photo in Munich, at the English Garden, which is one of the largest urban parks in the world. It's a peaceful spot where you can find various birds, including these two elegant swans. I was walking around with my Canon EOS 7D when I noticed them on a pond. The swans were gracefully floating, creating this almost perfect symmetry that I just had to capture. I used a Canon EF24-105mm lens, which was ideal for framing them with the surrounding reflective water surface. It's incredible how their white feathers stood out against the darker water, creating a calming contrast that immediately caught my attention. The English Garden is such a tranquil escape in the middle of the city, offering not just lovely views but also a sense of serenity as you wander around. While standing there, I couldn't help but appreciate the simple beauty and grace of nature that these swans brought to the scene. Shooting this reminded me of how a single moment of stillness can become quite a captivating subject. I love returning to this spot whenever I'm in Munich as it never fails to offer something beautiful and new.
Camera settings used for Swans in English Garden
Photographed in München, Germany in May 2013 with a Canon Canon EOS 7D and a EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM at 168 mm, f/4, 1/250, ISO 100.
- Camera
- Canon Canon EOS 7D
- Lens
- EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
- Camera Mode
- Aperture Priority
- Shutter Speed
- 1/250
- Aperture
- f/4
- ISO Speed
- 100
- Focal Length
- 168 mm
- Time of Shot
- 21 Apr 2013





