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Swan Song · **4 Likes**

Dead Swan resting on the shores opposite the Loviisa 1-2 Nucler Power Plant. Lit by full moon. Two image focus stack using Helicon Focus.

Such is life.

Adam · 02-15-2017, 06:43 PM - **1 Like**

Poor thing, but quite a powerful image. You've done a great job with the mood and exposure.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-16-2017, 01:00 AM - **1 Like**

Interesting imagery almost journalistic in the suggestion of a connection between the two main elements.

**Tonytee** · 02-16-2017, 01:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Interesting imagery almost journalistic in the suggestion of a connection between the two main elements.

My thoughts exactly K.D. A case of toxic overkill. Very good photography that proves black & white will never become obsolete.

Tony

**pichaser** · 02-16-2017, 02:47 AM - **1 Like**

"The silver swan who living had no voice."

MJKoski · 02-16-2017, 08:14 AM

Thank you for your feedback. The location is quite isolated from civilization (for some reason...). There is a zone of abandoned buildings around the NPP and while almost every mile of the coast is full of summer cottages and such apartments, very few remain in this very location. That said, cooling waters are let out to this bay here and they warm up the water quite a lot throughout the year. In last June I went for a swim in this location and water temps were ~+20C while elsewhere on the coast they peaked at max +15C.

javocho · 02-17-2017, 08:18 AM

Sadness an fury, a powerful image which evoques me these feelings.

Great shot.

aitrus3 · 08-21-2018, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by MJKoski

Dead Swan resting on the shores opposite the Loviisa 1-2 Nucler Power Plant. Lit by full moon. Two image focus stack using Helicon Focus.

Such is life.

Wow. Powerful image. Nice capture!

Photogoof · 08-21-2018, 09:01 AM

Yes, very powerful.

cymric · 08-21-2018, 03:26 PM

That's a sad and very powerful image at the same time.

**TedH42** · 08-21-2018, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Interesting imagery almost journalistic in the suggestion of a connection between the two main elements.

Yep, Kerrowdown nails this one for the feeling that MJKoski is generating. The balance of light in this B&W really pushes this feeling. Excellent image. Thanks.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Interesting imagery almost journalistic in the suggestion of a connection between the two main elements.

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Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,542	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Interesting imagery almost journalistic in the suggestion of a connection between the two main elements. My thoughts exactly K.D. A case of toxic overkill. Very good photography that proves black & white will never become obsolete. Tony

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pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,786	"The silver swan who living had no voice."

02-16-2017, 08:14 AM	#6
MJKoski Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 1,784 Original Poster	Thank you for your feedback. The location is quite isolated from civilization (for some reason...). There is a zone of abandoned buildings around the NPP and while almost every mile of the coast is full of summer cottages and such apartments, very few remain in this very location. That said, cooling waters are let out to this bay here and they warm up the water quite a lot throughout the year. In last June I went for a swim in this location and water temps were ~+20C while elsewhere on the coast they peaked at max +15C.

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javocho Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Posts: 71	Sadness an fury, a powerful image which evoques me these feelings. Great shot.

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aitrus3 Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kamloops B.C. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,432	Originally posted by MJKoski Dead Swan resting on the shores opposite the Loviisa 1-2 Nucler Power Plant. Lit by full moon. Two image focus stack using Helicon Focus. Such is life. Wow. Powerful image. Nice capture!

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Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Yes, very powerful.

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cymric Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Bhubaneswar; A State in the East of India Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 296	That's a sad and very powerful image at the same time.

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TedH42 F/8 & Somewhere Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,412	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Interesting imagery almost journalistic in the suggestion of a connection between the two main elements. Yep, Kerrowdown nails this one for the feeling that MJKoski is generating. The balance of light in this B&W really pushes this feeling. Excellent image. Thanks.

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