Judy's Photoblog
He was a beauty...
Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 23 May 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
I don't know where the other swans were, but we only saw this one.
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Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Hong Kong
The ripples are gorgeous in this excellent image, Judy.
23 May 2008 5:32am
@Michael Skorulski: Thanks, Michael.
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
This is my favorite shot of the swan and the ripples are gorgeous. A beautiful image worthy of framing and hanging somewhere.
23 May 2008 6:15am
@Marion: Oh, Marion ... thank you. I just might have to do something like you suggest!
@Lorraine: It was a peaceful day - filled with prayers.
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
This is my favourite too! the dappled shade, the swans pose and ripples in the water are really beautiful.
23 May 2008 6:33am
@MaryB: Thank you, Mary ... that's why I saved him for last. ;D
Betty from New Jersey, United States
The ripples frame him beautifully! Very well done, Judy!
23 May 2008 10:58am
@Betty: Thanks, Betty; he was such a willing subject!
@Dimitrios: Thank you, Dimitrios, I appreciate your comment.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
These reflections are amazing Judy. And this swan seems to be looking at his own. Nicely done.
23 May 2008 1:15pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you, VF; I see him as having his head bowed.........it was a beautiful Sunday outing!
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Gorgeous ripples and reflections in this one Judy. It has a very serene feel to it!
23 May 2008 3:47pm
@Mandy Provan: Thank you, Mandy - I appreciate your comment.
Ina from Krugersdorp, South Africa
Excellent shot. May be he needed some 'time-out'!
23 May 2008 5:41pm
@Ina: Thank you, Ina ... maybe you're right. ;D
@MJ: Thanks, MJ.
Barbara from Florida, United States
Well captured Judy. I like how the leaves frame the shot and the ripples in the water. Nice angle showing his colorful beak.
24 May 2008 3:49am
@Barbara: I could have spent a long time watching him - such beauty and grace.
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
Why is he so pensive? Troubled? Love the effect of the water around the bird! A rather sad, poignant capture!
24 May 2008 3:24pm
@Japanalia: That day was a day of solace for Mike and me; I saw the swan praying. xo
debra from Sandy Springs, Georgia, United States
A beautiful capture of this beautiful bird!!
8 Jun 2008 2:54am
@debra: Thanks, Debra.
Sony DSLR-A100
1/400 second
F/6.3
ISO 320
130 mm