Comment from supergold
a nice aviary scene even if the focus is a tad soft; beautiful black swans reflecting in the water; in Europe we have only whites;

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2014

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2014

Thanks again :) Mary

Comment from DavidP
I've never seen black swans outside of a zoo so this is really a neat photo. I think they are much more common down your way than here in the US. Ours are all white. Beautiful view of this part of the river with all the water birds enjoying life. Good shot and thanks for sharing it. The black swans are so neat to see.

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks David, appreciate your positive feedback. I loved the white swans when visiting UK but the black swans are a favourite with me.

Comment from jrconrad
Black swans? Never seen one. Maybe we don't have them here. I think this picture captures the sense of place. Good colors and composition. I'm afraid the egret upstages the swans a bit. Cheers, JR

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks JR the black swans are native to Australia and only in zoos overseas. Appreciate your positive feedback.

Comment from 14renren
A really nice scene captured, good balance on all and a nice crop to show all but give us no distractions. Leans right so water running out of the bath tube but that is my only nit pick, very nice, dave :)

 Comment Written 31-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks Dave appreciate your nit pick - was going to fix that lean but got interrupted and forgot when I went back to post it :)

Comment from benhar
Love seeing a busy waterway with the different birds adding to the vision. Good b/g and like the colours you have captured in the water. Nice one

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks Julie, appreciate your positive feedback.

reply by benhar on 01-Nov-2014

you are welcome Mary *Julie

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Zilyram!
A pleasing image with plenty of interesting coloration here,my friend!
Good Show!
~Sean

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks Sean, your positive feedback is appreciated.

reply by Sean T Phelan on 01-Nov-2014

You're welcome,my friend! :)

Comment from Reganato
A very scenic landscape photo you have presented here...the hue of the water looks terrific against the foliage in the background...the black swans add charm to the shot...nice view point...we'll done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks so much for your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from suenethery
Wow. Wonderful shot.
Excellent initial impact.
It looks so inviting. Beautiful place, lucky you.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks Sue, I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Shmore
This is a nice scene enhanced by the graceful black swans reflected in the water.
Lighting is good and the grasses and trees make a good background.
Very pretty.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks so much, your positive words are encouraging.

reply by Shmore on 01-Nov-2014

You are welcome. Take care!

Comment from michiganmike
All you need is a boardwalk and a platform and you can be an Aussie version of Sange. There is something about a swamp that is quite attractive. I've got the Michigan version right behind my yard. I like this composition and the black swans are beautiful.

 Comment Written 30-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 01-Nov-2014

Thanks Mike, really appreciat eyour positive feedback :) Mary