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NINIX’s swans [part 2]: Blondy


NINIX’s swans [part 2]: Blondy
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3144 W: 918 N: 11341] (48288)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-12
Categories: Nature
Camera: Minolta Z1
Exposure: f/8, 1/400 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): NINIX and Green Baron's Swans, *Beautiful Birdies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-05-14 10:29
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NINIX’s swans [part 2] Blondy

The story continues...
We left the NINIX’s swan site yesterday with a missing young swan (a young duck is named duckling, why not a young swan a swanling?)

What happened before? When NINIX and I were looking for the swan family we found them in a canal not far from the pond were they have their nest. This was my first meeting with father, mother and seven young swans. One of the little swans had a significant lighter appearance, I named it Blondy. Henk told me this was the result of a Turkish swan specie, Blondy has Turkish genes.

After a while father swan decided to leave the canal and go to the pond, but to get there they had to cross the street. What happened is that the male swan first checked if the area was clear of any danger. First is wasn’t, some ugly unknown person with a camera was too close by, the person was the Green Baron, so he backed off after Henk’s advise. Looking from a distances the male took his wife and offspring to the dike of the pond, and gently the swan bunch slid into the water of the pond.

But not all, Henk counted six swanlings in stead of the original seven and became a bit nervous. “Were is Blondy?” Apparently the little blond one was left behind in the canal . Henk rushed home for his homemade “little-swan-rescue-device”; a twelve feet long rod with a net.

While Henk was busy finding Blondy, the swan family sailed across the pond if everything was fine and no one missing. Conclusion: swans can’t count or is it the rude law of nature? Anyway after a while I heard Henk shouting. He found the young swan and now he tried to catch the little fellah. That wasn’t easy! At the end of the cannel he finally managed to get the lost swan in to the net and was carefully lifted out the water (see WS image I)

The Baron was involved in this rescue as well, but his part was only minor, he got the little piece of fur out of the net and put it in the hands of his rescuer (see WS II). Meanwhile the swan family had got on to land. The male and particular the female were grooming there self while the six swanlings were resting in the sun. Carefully Henk put the Blondy near the male. Apparently it was dead tired, it wobbled to the group, but no one gave the little blond one attention. Finally mother was ready with her grooming and it would not have surprised me if she carried a handbag with all the usual “ladies crap” like; nail polish, lipstick, deodorant, foundation and mascara so long it took a while before she was ready (...of course all the woman around the world are in that respect the same ;)

Anyway, she went to Blondy and started picking her. What was wrong? Why would she hurt her own kid? Is this the cruelty of nature? This picking went on even when the whole bunch was in the water again! Seeing nature so cruel, it must have a goal, was Blondy ill, or did she have the scent of the Baron? Was she left behind on purpose? We will never know, but Henk catch Blondy at the end of the day again when he knew she would never survive the night while together with her mom. He took her home to bring the little blond chick next day to the bird sanctuary.

But on the next morning Henk found the little swan dead...all hope fade away. Little Blondy was in Swan’s Heaven already.

Here my tribute to Blondy, a picture of three of her sisters and/or brothers...

Here ends the sad story of the little fur ball Blondy the Beautiful Swanling. Tomorrow a new story of the Ninix’s swans here on TL...to be continued!


PP-talk: Cropped, framed and add text, that’s all.


BREAKING NEWS

The swans which have a nest next to my appartment have youngs too! The eggs have hatched today and six little fur balls are sheltering under mothers wings. Tomorrow (Tuesday May 15th) I hope to make some pictures of this happy family, it has become too dark when I discovered the birth.
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Awww adorable!! Very nice close up shot Hans! Could use a "little" more color in my opinion...HA! Superb in the adorable department!
Linda
B-)

wonderful Hans..
lovely baby ducklins..!
very sharp shot and great details.
I find this really cute.
well done,
TFS,
Regards
Ritz

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  • ma-at Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 242 W: 3 N: 187] (1372)
  • [2007-05-14 10:44]

What beautiful cygnats? But such a sad story. Made for an interesting read though TFS :-) Lesley

Hi Hans,
Nice shot and lvely composition.
Good continue from previous shots.

Well done
Alex

Lovely! And strong close-up!
They're fluffy aspect give the taste to caress them. Into a good condition of light with nice ripples...

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  • Fons Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1294 W: 2 N: 202] (15490)
  • [2007-05-14 11:22]

Wollige bolletjes aantrekkelijk
mooi op het water

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3287 W: 785 N: 4402] (19782)
  • [2007-05-14 11:48]

Hi Hans,
Ninix has a good partner in swan photos! This photo is awesome! What beautiful light, here! I like much this monochrom! Very good capture of their fluffy plumage. Good textures! Your story is well interesting too. Bravo! Annie

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2694 W: 404 N: 2937] (32385)
  • [2007-05-14 12:08]

Hi Hans,
Nice shot and lvely composition.
Good continue from previous shots.
selamlar

Hi Hans,
they are so cute, first I realy thought this was Hendriks shot. Very well done, I like it very much, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • NINIX Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 128 N: 510] (6612)
  • [2007-05-14 12:41]

Wow Hans,

Reading the story I was feeling sad again. I cheked the pictures and saw that the mother picked Blondy allready before she was left behind. I realy am looking forward to read and see the rest of the 400 pictures! As you write it, it is as if I was there.

P.S. Vandaag was de top. Ik stuur je nog wat.

Hendrik

Hallo hans..
So suss sind die kleine:-)
BRAVO!
L.G. Ella

Ciao Hans, lovely little swan, great light on water, very well done, ciao Silvio

What a sad story Hans, made even more interesting by the addition of the extra shots.
The shot of the cygnets is delightful,details are sharp.I like the patterns in the water too.
TFS, regards Jean.

hello hans!
excellent shot of this beautiful little swans.
i like it.
tfs
zoran

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 123 N: 721] (4817)
  • [2007-05-14 15:00]

Wow, wat een verhaal! Zou het kleintje echt verstoten zijn om haar lichtere vachtje?? Zou het komen omdat.....??

Jammer dat we nooit alle antwoorden krijgen.... In de dierenwereld niet, maar ook niet in de grote mensen wereld.
We have to go on....

Mooie foto, Hans! Het ziet er snoezig uit, terwijl er 1 gemist wordt... Pijn is niet altijd zichtbaar, dat zie je maar weer.
Soms moet je de woorden lezen....

Liesf Jan

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1349 W: 0 N: 1643] (13394)
  • [2007-05-14 15:18]

De foto spreekt voor zich!
jan

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  • Rian Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 17 W: 3 N: 14] (152)
  • [2007-05-14 15:56]

Nice and cute picture but I especially like your notes. I always have to think for a while to put a note to my pictures and most often don't get any further then just putting a description of what it is. You however don't seem to have any problem with that.

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  • NecipP Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 669 W: 16 N: 404] (4722)
  • [2007-05-14 16:42]

Hello Hans a lovely tight composition nice work the presentation is very tastefully done, good detail, TFS rgds Necip

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3270 W: 270 N: 7711] (32868)
  • [2007-05-14 16:51]

Yes, nature can be cruel, and it's survival of the fittest. Mama would know of the struggle the little one would have had to go through - still a sad tale.
Cute little bundles of fluff; and thanks Hans for your story
Janice

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1081 W: 435 N: 421] (13201)
  • [2007-05-14 17:29]

Hi
Hans your history is very interesting. Now I already know why you had the swan on hands. I know how you caught him well happened. The camerawork of swan is very nice. (translator)
Anna

Sad story - survival of the fittest. I imagine you will be posting pics of your own little swan family soon!
Cheers
Otto

Hello Hans,
I love the photo of the cute little swans, but oh what a sad story...poor little blondy. Good for you guys for trying to save the little guy though. But so sad he didn't make it. Looking forward to seeing the flock you have in your neighborhood. TFS
Donna:o)


Thanks for your comments on my photo " Its Spring in Ontario" :o)

Hello Hans!
Very very sweet baby swan...!!!
Nice perspective and beautiful soft colours!
Excellent done!
Lili

A young swan is called a cygnet, zwaan in frans=Cygne, zal der wel iets mee te maken hebben,m mooi, thanx, M, (*_*)

Hi Hans,
Beautiful close-up of these goslings!! So fluffy and cute. Sad though about Blondy but I guess it is survival of the fittest unfortunately. Look forward to seeing your family! TFS
Cheers Tina :-)

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 956 W: 20 N: 1281] (7276)
  • [2007-05-14 22:58]

What a great note (a little sad) to go with this amazing picture! Beautifully captured and WOW! TFS
Christan

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  • vtd_k Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 275 W: 0 N: 128] (1270)
  • [2007-05-15 1:10]

Hi friend,
Lovely shot of the swans!
Nice compo and framing!
Welldone!
Tfs
Vu

Da's inderdaad Nie Niks ... uhhh ... NiNix. Staat er écht goed op ! Prachtig scherp en voelbaar zacht. Prachtbelichting met een mooi frame.
groeten,
Joop!

Hello Hans,
Beautiful image and a wonderful story!
Thanks and greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-05-15 7:35]

Hello Hans,
you were right this story has a sad ending, almost had me crying.
Lovely shot that makes me put back the smile. Very well composed love the softness of theses cygnets.
TFS..Sky

Hello Hans,

excllent composure with the little ones, excllent details very crisp the exposure is perfect with the white excllent Job

TFS Kyle

Oh Hans

They are just adorable, you have captured thier fluffy down and thier little cute character perfectly. I just want to give them a cuddle.

Wonderful shot TFS

regards Helen

P.S. I found out this morning the baby spiders I photograhed are called spiderlings.. I could think of other names!! lol

How cute and what an interresting story.
Life is cruel sometimes.
Excellent capture. Excellent sharpness and details.
TFS
Pierre

They are so sweet. Wonderful picture.
Best wishes,
Achim

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1387 W: 275 N: 1873] (11631)
  • [2007-05-15 12:56]

Aloha Hans. Grote presentatie van swans van NINIX. Het goed om u te zien het lopen zelfde flard zoals NINIX doet. Zeer interessant en efficiënt verhaal. De vriendschap dit is het. Mijn complimenten en Achting aan u allebei.

And what a story!
Janek J-23

:) pt

They are really cute! I love the tight crop and the glowing sunlight. Nice POV.
well done,
Shelby

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1372 W: 0 N: 1] (12003)
  • [2007-05-16 3:46]

Wat een vertederende foto Hans.
Maar technisch ook in orde.
Gr Jos
P**

Hi Hans!
Beautiful captured three little swans.Very good photo.
Cheers.
Cezar

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  • jityna Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 146 W: 7 N: 166] (1083)
  • [2007-05-16 12:09]

Hi Hans, beautiful shot of these little cuties. The story is sad, but I appreciate your effort.:-)
TFS
jityna

Hai Hans,
Ze zijn zo vertederend die bolletjes op het water, kan er uren naar kijken, erg goed,
Gr, Jacqueline

Hello Hans,

Lovely shot, of these cute little swans, great detail, lovely tight composition and great lighting.
TFS,
Vassilis

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1403 W: 6 N: 1919] (10149)
  • [2007-05-18 9:52]

Lovely view Hans,
Perfect details and an effect wonderful of the picture. Excellent.
Greetings.
Eva

Hi Hans,

A lovely and sweet photo of these young swans!! I really like the way the sun light enhances its details!

very well done and TFS
Constantinos

Hello Hans!

Great teamwork. A very sad story. But it reflects very well the power of nature. Blondy died , but you have a new family at your door step now.

A lot of fun ahead for you . Hendrik will now visit yours (^_^).

Well done !
Robert

So sweet, and lovable! What a cute picture!

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