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As graceful as a


As graceful as a
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Copyright: Fran King (sugah_bear69) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 601 W: 62 N: 1227] (4362)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-05
Categories: Nature
Camera: Olympus E 500, Olympus Zuiko D 40-150mm, 58mm HOYA UV
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Swans, The beauty of Swans, Swan photos of my choice [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-02-08 2:31
Viewed: 517
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Swan. Swans are large water birds of the family Anatidae, which also includes geese and ducks. Swans are grouped with the closely related geese in the subfamily Anserinae where they form the tribe Cygnini. Sometimes, they are considered a distinct subfamily, Cygninae.

Swans usually mate for life, though "divorce" does sometimes occur, particularly following nesting failure. The number of eggs in each clutch is between 3–8.

The word is derived from Old English swan, akin to German Schwan, in turn derived from Indo-European root *swen (to sound, to sing), whence Latin derives sonus (sound). (Webster's New World Dictionary) Young swans are known as cygnets, from the Latin word for swan, cygnus. An adult male is a cob, from Middle English cobbe (leader of a group); an adult female is a pen (origin unknown).

The Northern Hemisphere species of swan have pure white plumage but the Southern Hemisphere species are white-and-black. The Australian Black Swan (Cygnus atratus) is completely black except for the white flight feathers on its wings, and the South American Black-necked Swan has a black neck.

The legs of swans are dark blackish grey, except for the two South American species, which have pink legs. Bill colour varies; the four subarctic species have black bills with varying amounts of yellow, and all the others are patterned red and black. The Mute Swan and Black-necked Swan have a lump at the base of the bill on the upper mandible.

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Thank you for the visit,
Fran

Stay tuned for the ugly duckling!
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To Josine: Hi Josine,sugah_bear69 1 02-16 15:35
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To cstathoulis: Hi Constantinos,sugah_bear69 1 02-08 19:30
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Hi Fran!
Great colors!
Beautiful bird!
Well done!
Pavel

Hi Fran, they are so graceful aren't they? And are quite happy to be photographed - sometimes!!
The reflections look good, especially with the red shining through. The notes are interesting too. And I'm looking forward to see ing the ugly duckling!
Janice

Hello Fran,
The black swan is very beautiful and I like how you've captured it with the reflection on the water and with the head and this beautiful red eye just uneer the sunlight.
Greetings.
Luc

The light on the swans head is nice. The details in the ripples on the water good. Well done.

Hi Fran,

I adored the look of this black swan.
Nice colours, sharpness and perspective, which I like are the lines of the water surrounding he, is wonderful the look.
great composition, beautiful shot!
Congratulations

Sérgio

Hi Fran,

A lovely swan portrait!! Indeed this bird is very beautiful and kind!! I like the way the sun light enhances its details of its feathers!

Well done
Constantinos

Lovely composition Fran. Well cropped good detail and the arch of the neck nicely captured. TFS,
David

Hi Fran,
Wonderful sharp photo of the swan. Nice contrast of colors and reflection.
TFS
Cheers
Pierre

PS thank to have added me to your list of *Favorites*

Hello Fran!
Beautiful black swan! Nice colours, sharpness and perspective!
Very well done!
Lili

...later... :)

Hi Fran
Graceful indeed, the circle created with the neck is magical. I like the lighting with the shade over the neck and the sun on face and beak. Nice sharp image also with the reflections and little water ripples.
Beau travail.

Paul

Hello Fran!

Curious light giving a dramatic view of your black swan. I like the details and circles around it. Well captured !
Take care!
Robert

Fran, beautiful capture of swan. Sharp and nicely composed. Liked those ripples... :) Vandana

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A beauty Fran, :-)
John

Hi Fran, what a gracious swann, all black and his red beak. Well captured, good control of light and shdows and the image is very sharp.

Great work! Take care, Yan!

Ps: many thx for your crit and visit in "Golden Retriever Playing in the Snow (2)" :)

Helo Fran and what a nice painting this is :-) TFS
Josine

Nice swan shot I like unusual contrasty light well compoased and lovely ripples tfs rgds Necip.

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