New Dawn

A Greylag gosling (Anser anser) rim lit by the rising sun at Whittlingham Lake, Norwich, England. By applying 2 stops of negative exposure compensation I ensured that the highlights were correctly exposed. A wide aperture created a pleasing background of diffused foliage and misty light. The challenge was to find a subject isolated from other birds and in the right position to achieve this effect. A new dawn on a Spring day!