Comment from suenethery
Wonderful shot. Are they nice or nasty? Just curious. I like the clarity and focus. Thanks for the information and for sharing.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2014

Thanks Sue, the more wild ones can go for you if they think you are a danger to them but where they are used to people around there usually fairly tame. Still wouldn't try and touch them just in case :)

Comment from Terry Sharp
Super close-up shot! Great capture with the one in the background. Good illumination and focus and love the black and red coloring. thanks for posting.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Thanks once again Terry.

Comment from Danrae
The colors are very unusual in this photo. I like the black swan photo, I don't believe I have ever seen one. I like the red pop of color on the beaks as added interest. Nice blurred background. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, black swans are native to Australia (we don't have white one's here) and fairly common on our waterways. :) Mary

Comment from Atjoybell
Never have seen a black swan! this is lovely. Good initial impact, love the explanation. Good color and lighting. Great focus.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Thanks once again, black swans are native to Australia we don't actually get any white swans so always love to see photos of them.

Comment from Jairos
Great DOF, nice frame color and Good sharp focus, the color is great, Good clarity and very good camera techniques, Well done , - jairos

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Thanks once again Jairos, appreciated :) Mary

Comment from supergold
a beautiful close up of the black swan with another behind, rather disturbing; excellent lighting, focus and control of exposure;

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive comments :) Mary

Comment from a.samathasena
Very nice beautiful black swans shot.Beautiful face eye black red body are very nice and great.Sharp nice focus.Colors are the gorgeous.Creativity and color and all are excellent.The Great job.well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from a.samathasena
Very nice beautiful black swans shot.Beautiful face eye black red body are very nice and great.Sharp nice focus.Colors are the gorgeous.Creativity and color and all are excellent.The Great job.well Done.Thanks.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2014

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2014

Thanks so much, I appreciate your positive feedback.