Comment from ruthiedeeez
Truly funny! what an excellent shot for this contest. Such a big bird taking on this little tiny guy like he can really hurt him lol. The colors are nice as is the framing. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 12-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 12-Sep-2016

thanks a lot ruthie; I appreciate your comments ; I 'm really surprized when people vote for certainly an excellent pic but who has nothing to do with the thema: something really curious, outstanding, not seen every day

Comment from Life is but a dream.
Yes, the humour can easily be seen. I especially like that poor bird that is getting a scolding, look at that reaction...he's frozen.

 Comment Written 11-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 11-Sep-2016

thanks a lot Olga

Comment from iPhone7
Now this is a funny sight to behold. The comical stretching of the neck by this swan towards the intruder makes one wonder what thee intruder must be thinking. A very good entry for the contest and good fortune in the voting ~ Steve

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Aug-2016

thanks a lot steve

Comment from GaliaG
funny and an excellent capture of the natural scene


good focus, good details, good initial impact, presentation and story telling

good artist notes

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 28-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

toda raba

Comment from Kbanich
What an odd image... It took me a minute to recognize the elements in the scene (being the "Funny" duck blends in so well with both the earth and debris of sticks). That said - it's like a puzzle that once recognized it can be memorable, rewarding and fun. Nice.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Aug-2016

thanks a lot kathy

Comment from Angelb73
LOL what a great story telling subject. By the looks of this photograph it goes to show that not only humans have a personality. Great capture. the frame work is well composed and the lighting is well done. love the angle you got this one and the clarity as well as for the focus is well done. Great job.

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016

you're really an angel:
thanks a lot

Comment from MKFlood
now that's wild. never seen a goose do that before. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the goose on its belly with the other birds is great. the capture of the light is great. the image Is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 27-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Aug-2016

not a goose: a swan
many thanks again

Comment from PeglegDeb
LOL...well DO like seeing Papa giving a hand by protecting his mate....what an unusual way to do it though.

Perfectly titled sg as it looks exactly like what the Swan may be thinking. Definitely needed the wwwwwide format here. Marvelous shot. I had no idea they did things like this.

Bet he'll do well in this contest.

Deborah

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2016

thanks a lot deborah for your fantastic comments

reply by PeglegDeb on 26-Aug-2016

Love this guy. Sorry about the name.....just knew and didn't think when I was commenting.

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful stop action picture of the Antipodean Black Swan his neck extended as hes hisses in the direction of the Rook who no doubt was looking for food, while a brown duck is preening on the bank in the background. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2016

merci beaucoup

Comment from liseworks
Is this because he is a little bit lazy or he really doesnt see any danger with these birds, maybe he just loves to stretch lol, this is really a cool shot,,just shows the character of this beautiful swan. great colour of the water and land, he is almost hidden as well, sneaky little guy lol

 Comment Written 26-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 26-Aug-2016

I didn'task him: thanks a lot lise