Comment from shore1inspire.
a beautiful shot with reflection.
as the smaller picture looks more like a chicken
ready for the table. :-)
nice color and great reflection. making the eye wonder. thank you.
always,
ron

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

thanks so much

reply by shore1inspire. on 23-Aug-2016

your welcome, :-)

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of the antipodean Bleck Swan its head up turned to the sun & its reflection mirrored on the lakes rippled water. The pitcure vied at this angle at first glance might be mistaken for a black frog, until you look again there's a beak & not toes at the end of its feet??? Artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

merci suzanne

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice presentation that substantially adds to the humor of the shot. The colors are excellent and the swan and its reflection are well captured. Nothing like a reflection to create symmetry. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

thanks a lot again

Comment from PeglegDeb
ahahahaha..when I looked at the thumbnail version I thought '...but of course it's a diving frog....what else could it be?' Then I opened it up and looked and read your notes.

Most impressed that you even saw this as the 'frog' LOL do you always look at all your reflective photos sideways too?? Most excellent optical illusion here. Having a hard time seeing anything BUT the frog now. Wonderful photo...fantastic reflection...most excellent brain! Like that a LOT.

Best of luck in the contest.

Deborah

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

thanks a lot Deborah for your lovely comments

reply by PeglegDeb on 23-Aug-2016

LOVE a good mind. My pleasure to review.

Comment from GaliaG
Nice idea and creativity, but the photo should be tilled 45deg, like this it is difficult to looks at and disturbing

nice show of the reflections

thanks for sharing

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 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

toda raba
apparently you don't understand the humor......

Comment from FBI GUY
Humorous it is, I prefer it horizontally but I don't rate or judge based on my preferences. The lighting and the focus is good. The lighting on the water shows off the simmer very well. Fun shot.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

many thanks Gary

Comment from Imaginos
It does sort of look like a diving frog. I really love your sense of humor in thinking this up. A very clever idea! Lol!

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

thanks so much again

Comment from dalebraatz
very interesting looking image, nice details and depth and colors have been captured in this unique presentation of this black swan , thank you for sharing and good luck. Dale

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

many thanks again

reply by dalebraatz on 23-Aug-2016

your wecome

Comment from Neilnap773
thats really quirky..love the humour :) It is actually a very well structured and defined,sharp image if it were to be turned landscape rather than portrait but i see where you are coming from and its a very appropriate contest entry

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

thaks a lot Neil for your nice comments;
I've just modified the title

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
Xoxoxo...a creative rendition of symmetrical photograph ! The reflection amazes me. Very clear. His action is cool. Right timing for the right posing.


Well done and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 23-Aug-2016

thanks a lot Joel