Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of this pair of Antipodean Black Swans creating the next generation; it's very true pictures can tell the tale without need of words! Artistic & interesting composition, beautiful framing & lighting take with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

merci beaucoup

Comment from Neilnap773
a great shot of these two black swans with an apt title too..The plumage of this pair is so beautiful and the contrasting red beaks stand out so much as a result of your sharp focusing and great structure to the frame.

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 01-Sep-2016

many thanks again

Comment from DCPhotos
Nice lighting on your subjects. Great contrast between the shoreline and the body of water they are near. The viewer can see the father's emotion in what his lady may be doing. Nice work.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

thanks a lot for your nice comments and top rating

Comment from Stringbean
Beautiful capture of these Black Swans. Excellent details and features. Good readable storyline! Like your humor! The focus within this image is great as well as the depth. Beautiful background with a good DOF! Great job! Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

tanks a lot

reply by Stringbean on 31-Aug-2016

You very welcome!

Comment from eileen0204
Perhaps she has another mate? hehehe

Wow, a very nice and unusual shot. The clarity is wonderful and your presentation is wonderful as well. Great job.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

thanks a lot eileen

Comment from fotogran
Obviously, she is rearranging the furniture. In anticipation of needing more space. :-) A wonderful capture of two beautiful birds. Perfect composition . Thank you for posting.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

thanks a lot

Comment from Zilyram
Hahaha perfect title to the image Fred and a well timed capture of the couple. Great composition, focus and dof showing the beautiful black swans well. :) mary

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

thanks so much again

Comment from Paul G.
Now, that would be a surprise. I thought she was eating the branch to hint to him to bring some food. But, I am very food oriented...lol. I very nice image, Fred. Good framing and focus. Exposure and detail are very nice. Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 31-Aug-2016

thanks a lot paul

Comment from Mama Mia1
I used up all my six stars for the week it says, but this certainly is worthy.
Love the title, the subject and the photo.
Great shot of mama building her nest for baby.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2016

many thanks again

Comment from Sange
Nice capture of the couple at their nesting site. I am looking forward to your shots of the wee ones. Her seen black swan babies.
Nice work on the black.
A nice shot Fred with fine focus and exposure.
;)

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2016

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reply by the author on 30-Aug-2016

thanks a lot again;
hope in the next days: I chek every day