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Black Swan
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Copyright: howard shirley (gerbilratz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 285 W: 0 N: 222] (1372)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-10
Categories: Nature
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): The beauty of Swans [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-13 12:28
Viewed: 222
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Black Swan, Cygnus atratus, is a large water bird which breeds mainly in Southeast and Southwest regions of Australia.

Black Swans are mostly black feathered, with a line of white flight feathers of the wing edges that sometimes show when at rest, and are conspicuous in flight. The bill is bright red, with a pale bar and tip; and legs and feet are greyish-black. Cobs (males) are slightly larger than pens (females), with a longer and straighter bill. Cygnets (immature birds) are a greyish-brown with pale-edged feathers.

A mature Black Swan measures between 1.1 and 1.4 metres in length and weighs 6-9 kg. Its wing span, in flight, is between 1.6 and 2 metres. The neck is long (relatively the longest neck among the swans) and curved in an "S".

The Black Swan utters a musical and far reaching bugle-like sound, called either on the water or in flight, as well as a range of softer crooning notes. It can also whistle, especially when disturbed while breeding and nesting.

Taken on the way home near a Nature Reserve. Hand held, manual focus.
Little PP to this image at all, just mild cropping and sizing.
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Lots of detail in the plumage H, the eye is nice and sharp, looks a though he was posing for you.

Thanks
Gil

Hi H
Lovely sharp shot, beautifuly composed and excellnt exposure
Bit late tonight so I'm trying to catch up
Regards Pez

Nicely captured Howard. I really can appreciate the Swan originally coming from that area of Western Australia where they are most prolific. Good colour and lovely feather detail. TFS,
David

hi howard,

excellent capture of this stunning bird..

great detail and colours...nice reflection and perfect pov..

feathers seem a bit untidy, needs a shampoo n set..lol.

nice1...harry

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 707 W: 0 N: 1044] (4406)
  • [2008-05-14 6:17]

Hi Howard
Great sharpness in this shot, the feather pattern is really good, and the eye is perfect.
Good shot, there are a couple of distracting elements that could be removed with the clone tool but all in all its still good.
Dot

Hi H

Lovely shot of this beauty! Crips sharp detail and I like the ruffled look of the feathers

Nice1

Cheers
Linzi

Hi Howard, splendid black swan and fascinating reflections, superb details and excellent sharpness, wonderful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Howard,
What a great capture of one of my favourite birds--the detail and colouring of his feathers is really great. the feather pattern is outstanding, as is the reflection.
Great notes.
TFS, Joni

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