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Swan Tai Chi


Swan Tai Chi
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Copyright: Rob Fry (Kingarfer) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 282 W: 0 N: 508] (2348)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-26
Categories: Humorous, Nature
Camera: Nikon D70s Digital SLR, AF Nikkor 70-300 ED, 62 mm Uv Filter
Exposure: f/8, 1/320 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-04-26 18:47
Viewed: 654
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Swan Tai Chi (Cygnus olor)

Tai chi (ti-CHE) is sometimes described as "meditation in motion." Originally developed in China as a form of self-defense, this graceful form of exercise has existed for about 2,000 years. It's becoming increasingly popular around the world, both as a basic exercise program and as a complement to other health care methods. Health benefits include stress reduction, greater balance and increased flexibility — especially for older adults.
Tai chi is a noncompetitive, self-paced system of gentle physical exercise. To do tai chi, you perform a defined series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each movement or posture flows into the next without pausing.

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Bonjour Rob,
This is a beautiful picture of the Swan(Tai chi),une belle photo with nice colors and a good point of view, nice reflections on water..Well Done
Michel

LOL!!! You got that right.
Very nice capture of this bird. Good sharpness and details.
Just beautiful.
Pierre

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  • c_rapp Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 957 W: 20 N: 1282] (7282)
  • [2007-04-26 20:24]

A beautifully elegant stretch captured here. Great colors and details Very cool capture! TFS
Christan

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1146 W: 2 N: 838] (10379)
  • [2007-04-26 21:04]

Very interesting, Rob!
A nice capture and a good note!
TFS!
Congratulations and greetings,
from Recife-Brazil,
Nivaldo

Funny movement! It give the impression he dance a special ballet... Or perhaps it's a Tai Chi session he do at the awake :)
Proud posture on a calm water and great compo!

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  • gnc Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 738 W: 10 N: 104] (1449)
  • [2007-04-27 1:54]

Perfectly captured :-) Crisp details, good tones, nice composition.
cheers,
Cristian

Hi Rob, I am laughing, this is really funny, swan training Tai chi :-) You caught it perfectly, POV and details are great.
TFS
jityna

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2636 W: 1 N: 1258] (15415)
  • [2007-04-27 6:51]

Hola Rob,
preciosa captura,
como siempre bellos detalles
y excelente realización...
saludos

Well...another fine shot for Robs gallery:) And it is a super nice shot Rob. Love the natural surroundings, good exposure on the whites. Title is very fitting for this unique pose lol. Great shooting Rob...very well done!

Lyndon

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 225 W: 3 N: 205] (1317)
  • [2007-04-28 6:53]

Wonderful capture, Rob! And really funny. This swan must be worried about is figure and it is practising aerobics, or maybe tai-chi as you say :)
Great shot!
Congratulations and TFS.
Maite

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1666 W: 136 N: 1263] (6138)
  • [2007-04-28 15:23]

Hi Rob,
as graceful they are as goofy they can be ;-).
Nice catch of this funny situation, just the right timing. POV, colors and sharpness are excellent.
TFS.>Sky

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  • timtim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1057 W: 106 N: 560] (9568)
  • [2007-04-28 17:56]

nice pic, great title

lol, so you didn't go for the obvious swan lake comments then! Lovely image. I like the setting as much as the swan. Great note

TFS

Karan

Hello Rob,
Wow!!
That is a funny pose, it really looks like she is doing exercise of some kind! Maybe warming up from the cold spring water...
Well composed image with excellent exposure of the bird!
Greetings,
Pablo -

I am sure you were thinking the same as I: Karate Kid and the instructions by Mr. Miyagi!
Great capture, wonderfully framed in by the reeds and reflections in the near still water.
Cheers
Otto

Hi Rob,
The title is perfect for this photo, he does look like he is in the middle of a tai chi movement. Exquisite colors, tones, clarity and POV, the reflections are a wonderful bonus, thanks for sharing

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