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A swan landing on Cliveden Reach, very early in the morning.

This photo has been digitally retouched.

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anthony_beck2000 said...

Best ever swan pic for me. Well done. Best wishes, A.

Posted on 17/02/2008 00:12

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Palmer Hollins said...

Beautiful. Well done indeed.

Posted on 17/02/2008 19:01

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watcher330 said...

It is interesting that you have chosen to keep this one in colour: to achieve 'contrast' there must have been a temptation to convert to b/w. However, the near monochrome of this, with the dark background, gives an almost classic contrast of light and dark. A very elegant shot of the swan.

Posted on 01/03/2008 16:59

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Sammy J. said...

Amazing shot! Love the black background - makes the swan (and the reflection) stand out so dynamically. I like that it is in colour as the orange beak is a nice highlight. Wonderfully captured action shot.

Posted on 09/03/2008 00:43

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opticalillusion said...

As the theme is black and white I wonder whether there's any other colours in this photo that you could take out such as the background has a hint of green I feel and could be darkened. This is a wonderful photo and I love the fact you have been able to capture the bird in motion.

Posted on 13/06/2008 11:19

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glenn.day15 said...

A very well timed shot. Me being a wildlfe nut,I just love wildlife in motion. I live in an innercity area so I don't get to see much of this,So I say a big thank you to you. GLENN

Posted on 27/06/2008 15:56

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