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Copyright: Marina Sochirca (Marinell) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 54 W: 0 N: 80] (581)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-01-02
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D50, Nikkor AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Swans [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-01-04 16:59
Viewed: 647
Points: 21
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Mute swans have been cherished as symbols of purity and elegance for centuries. Native to Europe and Asia, they were transported to North America in the late nineteenth century by European immigrants.

With its wings arched over its back and its neck in a graceful S-curve, the male is extremely handsome on the water. Breeding pairs are highly aggressive and will defend the nest and young against all comers, using their powerful wings and strong bills to drive away other waterfowl and even humans.

Description: 58-60" (1.47-1.52 m). W. 7'11" (2.4 m). Adults all white; bill orange with black knob at base. Young birds similar but dingy gray-brown, becoming whiter with age. The Mute Swan holds its neck in a graceful curve; native swans hold their necks straight up.
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Very crisp shot, great reflections whould have been nice if the first swans head was at a better angle. great capture though!

well done
tfs

Preciosa imagen Marina, muy...romántica. Bellos colores y hermosos reflejos.
Saludos, JL.

Swans are always beautiful, the setting you have them in compliments them nicely. I like the swirly tree regflections in the water.
You captured this nicely.
TFS
Dayna

A beautiful shot...its poetry just like we get to see in picture postcards. The rippling waters acomplete with refectino in some nice soothing colours add value. Great composition.

A HQ photo with a good geometry, contrast and lighting.

Ciao Marina, wonderful couple of swan, splendid composition with lovely details, wonderful light and colors, beautiful reflections, great sharpness, very well done , BRAVA! ciao Silvio

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 2239 W: 172 N: 0] (28892)
  • [2007-01-24 5:07]

Hi Marina ;)
beautiful photo, nice ambient... TFS
Regards,
J ;)

Hello Marina

You have captured their grace so well;Tranquil, simple and stunning blue works well with the warm tone of the rusted brown.

Thank you

Janey

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  • deains Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 189 W: 33 N: 1172] (5039)
  • [2007-04-09 14:34]

Beautiful photo, nice contrast between the white swans & deep blue water! Framing & title good too! For several years I had some of these mute swans on a local pond but the Canada geese seem to have taken over. Don

merhaba dear marina
beautiful composition.wonderful douple swans.
well done.best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 632 W: 13 N: 491] (3541)
  • [2008-02-15 21:24]

Lovely nature photo. Nice crisp colours and focus. Good composition. Well seen and captured. TFS. K2

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