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Saturday, May 16, 2009

SHY SWAN IN SOFT LIGHT - CRITTERS

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A really quick post today. When in doubt get the swan shots out. Not so much in doubt but more pushed for time. So a little monochrome of this sweet coy swan who just wouldn't lift his/her head for me to photograph the beautiful line of the neck in the soft half light. Still those lovely white feathers really jump out against the dark water which was the aim of the image anyway. Gotta love swans to photograph. Elegant, slow, graceful and beautiful. Word of warning though don't make one angry. Not so beautiful, elegant, slow or at all graceful when they are hissing or spitting at you. That scenario doesn't quite fit the delicate, serene image above does it? For more serene swans not having a hissy fit click colours below.


Wing tips!
Romance
Ever decreasing circles
Arty
Comedic
Mythical
Lateral


I hope you like the little joke image one in there too. Gotta run.




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44 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 16, 2009 at 5:32 PM

    Monochrome birds seem fashionable just now ;)

    I'm glad the swan was being shy - it's way more interesting and the neck still has a lovely curve to it.

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  2. Brian MillerMay 16, 2009 at 5:33 PM

    great b&w. captures the grace well.

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  3. MamapippaMay 16, 2009 at 5:44 PM

    It's a great shot in black and white !
    A beauty !

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  4. i beatiMay 16, 2009 at 5:45 PM

    lovely pose sandy

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  5. Mary Stebbins TaittMay 16, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    Striking photo! WOW! Super.

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  6. ???May 16, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Great pose and great capture!

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  7. Teena in TorontoMay 16, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    What a nice effect!

    I played too :)

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  8. marleyMay 16, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Yeah, swans can be quite scary. Even vicious!

    Great b&w photo.

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  9. Adrienne ZwartMay 16, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    Hmm, your post sounds as though you've found yourself in the unfortunate postition of making a swan angry at least once. LOL Yes, it's almost a Jekyll and Hyde switch in personality isn't it? Lovely photo!

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  10. KateMay 16, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    B&W is perfect for this shot. It's quite lovely.

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  11. RobMay 16, 2009 at 7:38 PM

    Lovely B&W. Is Miss Swan camera shy, or concealing herself from the wildlife paparazzi?

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  12. SnapMay 16, 2009 at 7:43 PM

    This is just beautiful! Thanks for sharing your swan.

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  13. LadynredMay 16, 2009 at 7:50 PM

    Great B & W shot! It's Beautiful.

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  14. JaneMay 16, 2009 at 8:53 PM

    Nice shot, such strong and lovely birds.

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  15. vincibeneMay 16, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    I love this picture! Light and shadows and the elegant form of the swan.

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  16. Sally in WAMay 16, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Simply beautiful!

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  17. CloudiaMay 16, 2009 at 10:52 PM

    Graceful words & images of a gracful creature. Aloha

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  18. TomMay 16, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    Graceful.

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  19. ThumbelinaMay 16, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Beautiful at any time but great contrast in mono. Great shot.

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  20. This Is My Blog - fishing guyMay 16, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Babooshaka: Nicely done with the B&W on the swan, it fits right into this coloring sceme.

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  21. FloMay 16, 2009 at 11:51 PM

    Oh that is a beautiful picture. I love B&W.

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  22. RheaMay 17, 2009 at 1:08 AM

    All those swan photos are AMAZING. I love the wing tips especially.

    Gorgeous photography.

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  23. PMay 17, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    All the swans are beautiful but Wing tips is a stunning photograph. The light is perfect here.

    Nice to see you back on FB.

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  24. May 17, 2009 at 1:41 AM

    So so so SO graceful!

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  25. Maude LynnMay 17, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    Lovely!

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  26. GaelynMay 17, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Love the graceful lines. Don't see swans around here. Great capture.

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  27. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsMay 17, 2009 at 4:20 AM

    It's good to see a swan in a non-traditional pose and still manage to look so elegant! Great contrasts in monochrome!

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  28. HilaryMay 17, 2009 at 8:29 AM

    I've never tried black and white. Guess some images just suit it. Love the dark light and the line of the animal.

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  29. CarolinaMay 17, 2009 at 9:49 AM

    A very soft swanphoto indeed. It has something very dreamy about it *yawn*
    I definitely need another coffee!

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  30. Samantha ~ Holly and Zac ~May 17, 2009 at 11:44 AM

    Beautiful, i love Swans. They are quite scary when annoyed though..lol

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  31. Jim KlenkeMay 17, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    Great b&w.

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  32. Tanya BreeseMay 17, 2009 at 3:26 PM

    So elegant.

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  33. UnknownMay 17, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    I love swans !!!

    Very nice photo .. I really like the monochrome treatment..

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  34. Marie ReedMay 17, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Hey some of that swan spit spattered my screen!

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  35. PatMay 17, 2009 at 5:51 PM

    Lovely shot, and yes, I've been spat at before, as has a former dog of mine!

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  36. PamMay 17, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Elegant and graceful says it all.

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  37. EG CameraGirlMay 17, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Swans aren't known for sweet personalities. But they are sure are beautiful birds!

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  38. EkiMay 17, 2009 at 8:14 PM

    Excellent curves, light, and tones, B!

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  39. AnonymousMay 17, 2009 at 8:43 PM

    Perfect

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  40. AllisonMay 17, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    Truly a lovely photograph.This is a picture to be proud of! Nice, very nice!

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  41. GretchenMay 17, 2009 at 11:38 PM

    What a stunning photo! Some shots are just meant to be done in black and white. :)

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  42. AnonymousMay 18, 2009 at 12:22 AM

    I agree with Gretchen.

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  43. VirginiaMay 18, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    You can drag these gorgeous swans out anytime you want to. Just a lovely capture here.
    V

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  44. MojoMay 19, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    I never see these around my neck of the woods. (get it... neck? nevermind.)

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