SWAN LAKE
(produced by "rambles with a camera" and introducing the cast during their warm up).
Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus).
Let's get ready to.....
Let's get ready to.....
.....strike the pose.
Mute Swan (Cygnus olor).
.....then stretch .....Oooh! that feels good!
Black Swan (Cygnus atratus).
.....and a flex of the neck.
Swans are lovely birds to watch.
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They are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSwans are very beautiful, as are your photos. Lovely Andrew!
ReplyDeleteVery nice shots Andrew.... good work again.
ReplyDeletegreetings, Joop
Awesome shots, Andrew! Those close ups are brilliant.
ReplyDeletereally beautiful. the black swan is so incredibly striking with its red bill and silver-tipped scallops.
ReplyDeleteI love the Whooper Swans, and the Black Swan, they are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteŚliczne zdjęcia łabędzi w różnych pozach. Dziękuję, bo patrzą na zdjęcia widzę różnicę między łabędziem krzykliwym i niemym. Pozdrawiam. *** Cute pictures of swans in various poses. Thank you for looking at the pictures I see the difference between loud and mute swan. Yours.
ReplyDeleteNice shot of the Whooper Swan Andrew, the `swaniest` of the swans!
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Swans are a very beautiful bird. We don't see to many here in Edmonton.
ReplyDeleteThis is a lovely collection of swans, Andrew. I saw Tundra Swans while out looking at Sandhill Cranes but couldn't get close enough for such wonderful images.
ReplyDeleteAs soon as i saw that swan busting a move i couldnt resist singing to myself "everyday im shuffling"
ReplyDeleteAnd that Black swan look a bad ass.
Excellent set, really nice
A great show for sure! Thanks for taking us backstage. They're just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteeach photograph so beautiful Andrew. You were in the right spot ... Note the tag; wonder how often they pick them up to check their data.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see from a great camera shot - up close and personal. sandie
ReplyDeleteLike that black swan. Great clarity in all of your pictures. Is there a video in the works of the swans with background music by Tchaikovsky?
ReplyDeleteI especially like the second one.
ReplyDeleteWhat magnificent captures of these regal birds!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images.. love that black swan!
ReplyDeleteBRAVO! Your swan lake was excellent.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful creatures and well captured Andrew!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment on my post today. :)
These are all great, especially love the 3rd one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds.
gorgeous captures....we don't get black swans here and they are really pretty with the hints of silver!!
ReplyDeleteHi Andrew...just great...love the moves... especially the last one ..that looks like a leave me alone look to me!!lo
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Love the poses you caught here.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree ... they are beautiful to watch. Great photos.
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots, Andrew! I love that Black Swan! It's such a drastic change from the usual white.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the swans. I especially love the Black Swan, it is beautiful.
ReplyDeletegorgeous pictures and each a different pose!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of beautiful swans!
ReplyDeleteOh Andrew,these photos are fabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteThey did indeed give you quite a show, no?
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Wonderful photos!
Just gorgeous Andrew!
ReplyDeleteLovely swan shots and the woods look so inviting.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of these elegant-looking birds, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots, Andrew!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots and a fun post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWhat show-offs! Love your images, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteWow, they're quite the acrobats. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of all the different Swans Andrew. They are amazingly graceful for being such large birds.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the swans!
ReplyDeleteThey certainly showed off for you in their different poses,love the black swan,phyllis
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