Comment from Life is but a dream.
I like the way this has been cropped and posted showing his struggle for lift off, yet giving him plenty of room to run into.

Sharp with a non obtrusive background this bird is funny in his attempt to take off!

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2016

Thanks Olga :)

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot that shows how long a runway these heavy birds need in order to take off. Great colors and excellent cropping. Best of luck in the voting.

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thanks so much Mike :)

Comment from supergold
a great entry to my contest with this stop action of the taking off black swan; excellent sharp focus and water trail left behind; a funny even if usual shot;

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thanks so much :)

Comment from GaliaG
Wow, he really walks on the water or maybe he just too heavy to take off

excellent capture of the water splash

good focus and light handling

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thanks so much :)

Comment from Joelgraphuchin
An interesting shot! Framing is smart. It follows the swan's direction and tells his ability in "walking" on the water.

Focus is good. I enjoy the splashes. Natural color is enjoyable as well.

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thanks so much Joel :)

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Well timed still action capture with a dynamic splash & trail!
Pin sharp focusing.
Panoramic framing.
Bright lighting.
Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 04-Sep-2016

Thanks so much Dick :)