Friday 3 February 2012

Sleeping Beauty.....................................................................................

Last weekends walk was full of surprises... the reflections on the water and the lovely sunset were wonderful to see. I also saw some lovely birds during my wander... I have already shared the Long-tailed Tits but I also saw Bullfinches, Goldfinches and plenty of Redwings... and a lovely bird floating gently on the canal.

 This lovely Mute Swan was having a snooze.

 It was so calm and peaceful....

 ...until some idiot started clicking away with his camera.... Oops!

I have a free weekend...  It's freezing (-7c this morning)  and we are getting weather warnings for tomorrow.
I have promised my Mum (80) I will help my brother tidy up her garden after the high winds a fortnight ago brought down her fence which has been replaced but the lovely wisteria growing up against it had to cut right back... and we have to shift the debris.
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28 comments:

  1. Rohrerbot3 February 2012 at 18:56

    Lovely shots!!!

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  2. Unknown3 February 2012 at 19:04

    Now, that's white! Wonderful captures of this beautiful swan.

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  3. Carole M.3 February 2012 at 19:16

    always look forward to your bird and scenery photographs Andrew. My this swan, how lucky it was resting up and you could move on it while it was so still; the photographs are so pristine (with a pristine swan!). When I started reading, "until some idiot started ...." my heart was in my mouth. Glad it was just you clicking your camera! Sounds like a perfect days outing. Keep warm! I admire you guys getting out with your cameras in the cold air; that's pretty tough going by the sounds of it.

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  4. TexWisGirl3 February 2012 at 19:48

    really a gorgeous bird. laughed at the 'some idiot' remark. good luck with the gardening! brr!

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  5. Shaun3 February 2012 at 19:53

    well fancy waking Mr.Swan from his slumber. these are super crisp images Andrew, really nice captures.

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  6. Pantherka3 February 2012 at 20:02

    Beautiful pictures swan is super beautiful and pure white.
    I wish you a wonderful weekend.

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  7. Anonymous3 February 2012 at 20:29

    Beautiful shots!

    From one idiot to another...If it makes you feel any better, I love taking photos of sleeping birds also!! ;)

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  8. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment3 February 2012 at 21:04

    White swans always look so elegant. This mute swan sleeping a delightful, wonderful photos. Hope the work at your mum's goes well, guess you'll warm up a bit once you start.

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  9. Elizabeth Edwards3 February 2012 at 21:06

    what a beautiful bird. i want to reach out through the computer & pet the bird. shhh ... be very quiet. the bird is sleeping. i'm leaving ever so quietly. (:

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  10. grammie g3 February 2012 at 21:15

    HI Andrew...Real beautiful images of the peaceful sleeping Swan ...I wonder who the idiot was that spook the poor thing ; } lol
    Oh you poor Mom must be unsetting to her..that's sweet that you and your brother are there for her!
    Dress warm//
    Gracexx

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  11. John @ Beans and I on the Loose3 February 2012 at 21:29

    A sleeping beauty indeed. Small wonder why Tchaikovsky chose to write a ballet after this lovely bird.

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  12. nouvelles couleurs - vienna atelier3 February 2012 at 21:37

    really beautifull, very nice capture

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  13. Brian King3 February 2012 at 22:42

    Gorgeous photos, Andrew! The water drop on its bill in the first shot is awesome!

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  14. Bob Bushell3 February 2012 at 23:09

    A brilliant Swan, fantastic way of putting it.

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  15. DeniseinVA3 February 2012 at 23:09

    Oh my, I do so love the swan. Marvelous photos Andrew, what a gorgeous bird.

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  16. MoiCLouLou4 February 2012 at 03:35

    Really nice pictures! Love the short story :)
    Have a nice weekend,
    Louise

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  17. Gillian Olson4 February 2012 at 04:27

    Thw swan is gorgeous, what great pictures you took.
    Sounds a bit cold for gardening, good luck.

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  18. Oakland Daily Photo4 February 2012 at 04:37

    Graceful, indeed. The royalty of water. Out of water, not so much. You and your brother are good guys to help your mom.

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  19. ADRIAN4 February 2012 at 05:16

    Always a good subject. These are beautiful.

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  20. John4 February 2012 at 10:02

    Lovely shots of the Mute Swan Andrew! So serene and peaceful!
    J
    Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES

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  21. Magia da Inês4 February 2012 at 14:06

    Ave dormindo, momento certo para esse belo click.
    Bom fim de semana!
    Beijinhos.
    Brasil

    ✿⊱╮
    ¸.•°`♥✿⊱╮

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  22. Susan Scheid4 February 2012 at 15:03

    Always a conundrum, writing as someone with a camera who's experienced the same unintended consequence. How many times, too, have I stepped, I thought quietly, from out behind a bush to get a better shot, and off flies the bird, or off runs the fox!

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  23. Carolina4 February 2012 at 15:13

    What a wonderful pictures! I love this swan. All swans.

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  24. Hilke Breder4 February 2012 at 15:38

    Beautiful shot, Andrew. So tranquil. Read Europe is in a deep freeze. I hope you are staying warm. A little work in the garden however will help. Have a great weekend!

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  25. MadSnapper4 February 2012 at 16:49

    so a working week end for you, and that is probably payback for waking up that gorgeous sleeping swan. i love the closed eyes and the way they opened in the next shot.

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  26. Unknown5 February 2012 at 02:26

    My goodness - that is one beautiful swan - nice capture!

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  27. Chatty Crone5 February 2012 at 16:30

    I LOVE THOSE PICTURES. AWESOME. sandie

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  28. Ruby8 February 2012 at 16:19

    Indeed a very beautiful sleeping beauty!

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