Photo by Jamsari Ahmad
Black GraceBlack Beauty
This portrait was taken at the Singapore Botanic Gardens at 4:42pm, shortly after a resident black swan surfaced from feeding underwater. The water droplets on its dark feathers caught the afternoon light, giving the moment a quiet sparkle. I chose a close portrait instead of a full-body shot to focus on its elegance, texture, and striking natural contrast.
Post processing notes:
Edited in ON1 Photo RAW 2026 with minor cropping to improve the composition. I used the Effects feature for the main adjustments, as I found it intuitive as a beginner to the software. The edit was kept subtle to preserve the natural feel of the image while enhancing the texture, contrast, and water droplets on the swan.Exif information:
| Copyright: | Jamsari Ahmad |
| Camera: | ILCE-7CM2 |
| Aperture: | f/6.3 |
| Focal Length: | 263mm |
| ISO: | 2500 |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/1600 sec. |
| Created: | May 17, 2026 16:42:59 |