Duck Babooshka's here with her camera again!
Sounds like the macabre version of the 12 days of Christmas doesn't it? Four Headless Swans and one hunted Wren from yesterday's St Stephen's Day Post here Not at all just the way the photos fall. A walk along Ramsey Harbour, here) with camera is always a sheer delight for the photographer. I do mean real photographer, not snapper too but that's a matter for another day. At least acknowledge me you amateur!(you know who you are)
An image that begged to be shown as a black and white and the odd part well, all swans just swan diving at precisely the same time is a gift. Serendipity the photographers greatest friend lending a helping hand again. You ignore serendipity at your peril. As you can see another natural image with all the debris that flows in and around the harbour left in the frame. Why clone out something from an image that is perfectly natural just because it is slightly ugly and not perfect? Another time for that discussion on perhaps another blog.
Bad news again. Gary's laptop has died too. Now we are back to sharing one laptop that is borrowed until next week only. You can appreciate a photographer and artist need a laptop each so blogging will take a back seat for a while. I will post as best I can, but it is difficult presently, work I'm afraid comes first, especially when people are still trying to clone my very being.
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What a capture....Odd yes....Brilliant yes....This is just perfect, I love it.....Sorry to hear about the laptops. If I can be of any help just email me.You can use my PC any time.... Hope you had a good Christmas. Here's to a great new year.
ReplyDeletethat really is a great shot in b/w
ReplyDeleteBoth odd and beautiful in black and white!
ReplyDeleteBottoms up!
ReplyDeleteWhite swans against black water is fine! The swans in "my" park are black! Would have to look for white water!
ReplyDeleteBlogging even with a working PC or laptop can already be tough. I appreciate that you must have some difficult times - which you however seem to handle very well! Hope you can solve your problems quickly!
Run for the hills birds! Funny.
ReplyDeleteYour photo is too funny. Love it. Good luck with the computer problems. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteThis is a breath taking shot
ReplyDeleteSmiles B
You are the smartest person I know that tries to hide it behind top notch photography. I will see if we I can get something sorted for the NY.
ReplyDeleteNeil.
Oh B, these are just great. Bravo. We welcome you when you can be with us as always. Heads down, bottoms up I always say.
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Great shot!
ReplyDeleteI really did see a headless swan once in Zurich, it was spinning round and round, its head having just been lopped off by a passing boat. This is a much nicer view of headless swans, lol.
Gross headless swan. Cool photo
ReplyDeleteA great black and white photograph. I hope you soon get functioning laptops again.
ReplyDeleteSerendipity is my favorite word. I love the swans...Another laptop died. Oh what rotten luck..Next year has to be better..Please have a very happy and healthy New Year...
ReplyDeletePerfection, thanks to your keen sense of the importance of serendipity. I do wish most heartily for a much better computer future for the two of you.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, thank you for these words in your comment, "... you mad woman. A girl after my own heart." I can't tell you how proud they make me, coming from a talented, curious, dedicated woman like you.
I think the key part of serindipity is that you have to be searching for 'something' -- be in a search mode -- befre you czn find the unexpected. Great shot, and powers of observation.
ReplyDeletefantastic capture!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat's next, three fried hens?
ReplyDeleteYou caught an excellent opportunity. Leave the garbage alone.
So sorry to hear about Gary's laptop. Don't you have one coming soon? Good luck with this. And start the new year new.
Are you a bird trainer, Babooshka? I remember an other picture of you where one bird was in a strange situation too.
ReplyDeleteI sympathize with you about laptop problems. It happens regularly at our home! That's life.
Great shot, made me smile
ReplyDeleteThe swans seem to be creating a synchronised symphony! Wonderful shot!
ReplyDeleteLOL!
ReplyDeleteFunny and odd. Hope you both have a better New Year.
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What a nice shot!! We are in the center of beauty-nature circle.
ReplyDeleteIt's really creepy.
ReplyDeleteI mean brilliant but just creepy. I think you are a Manx Fairy.
ReplyDeleteLove the humor of the four headless swans...sorry about your computer problems; I feel out of touch when I don't have mine for a day...
ReplyDeleteA nice salute. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteI really like your headless swans shot in b&w!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of an alternative 12 days fo christmas! This is a great photo.
ReplyDeleteOh that 'headline' is so like a pun of David's .. I had to laugh
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous! Love the bold white against the grey water! Cute how they all are heads down too :)
ReplyDeleteFunny and cool shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat whites and blacks in your shot.
ReplyDeleteThe photo is prettier than the title
ReplyDeleteActually, I find the title kind of provocative in a twisted sort of way. But all the same I'm happy to know that no swans were harmed in the making of this photo.
ReplyDeleteThat was beautiful B&W ,happy MM.
ReplyDeleteHahaha, lovely photo in monochrome.
ReplyDeleteIt is odd but beautiful.
I'm missing oddshots for over a month, and will et back to it soon.
Have a great week.
beautiful photos and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
ReplyDeleteducks are not happy to be on your blog
ReplyDelete;-)
No need to edit reality, it's quite good as it is ...like your photo just proved.
ReplyDeleteFunny photo!
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