Comment from nature rules
A lovely crop of these swans...showing the reflection in their pond. The deep, rich colors of the water have created a perfect palette for these white birds. And your whites are completely controlled...showing the detail in their feathers. A bit of a tight crop if it were mine..at the top. But a lovely capture with soft light and deep shadows. I like it very much. Good luck!

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Jan-2017

thanks a lot becky for your lovely comments:

reply by nature rules on 16-Jan-2017

You are very welcome. Good luck!

Comment from Envision
Your white is white. And the shades look like the golden hour. I especially like the expression and pose of the foreground swan. He's just so smug looking directly into the lens. The ripples and reflection are very nice.

 Comment Written 29-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 29-Dec-2016

thanks a lot

Comment from csimmons032
Well done! Your focus, framing, and lighting all seem to be good. You captured these swans beautifully. You did a great job :) Thanks for sharing and I hope you had a Merry Christas :)

 Comment Written 28-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

many thanks again

reply by csimmons032 on 01-Jan-2017

You're welcome, for both photos ;)

Comment from FBI GUY
Stunning photo. The crop and reflections are perfect. Your white balance is terrific and pin point sharp focus. The darker background helps pop the white birds. Great capture.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

thanks a lot gary

Comment from Sange
First off no bird is as white as snow as some here who do not study birds think.
Mute Swans have some off white coloring and some even have a bit of yellow/tan coloring on their necks and heads due to the tanic acid in the water.
I am one who looks for white balance control and you have done that well here. The clarity, captured pose of the two and the use of natural light are all working here.
Fine focus and lovely entry for this contest.
Good Luck.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

thanks a lot again Sandra for your fantastic comments

Comment from SteveANH
Excellent image for this contest as the swans are clearly the focus point for the viewer.

The image is completed with a wonderful, supportive background that really works perfectly!

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

thanks a lot steve

Comment from Shirley Fernandez
The shot has a very nice initial impact. I fine swans to be very regal. Both of the birds are framed and centered with the reflection fitting perfect in the picture.
Looks like a great capture.

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 28-Dec-2016

thanks a lot Shirley for your great comments and top rating

Comment from jennieashmore
I always like reflections. I wish eyes were visible. The cropping was nice, leading space in front of birds. A little darker than optimal.

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 Comment Written 27-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

I wish too;
thanks

Comment from stacey brooks 1969
Very beautiful well composed photograph a great contest entry best of luck to you the reflections on the water look amazing well centered perfect framing a pleasure to view nicely done thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

thanks a lot again

reply by stacey brooks 1969 on 28-Dec-2016

my pleasure

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a lovely shot of the bird! You have framed it well. The light, colour and the composition have worked well. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 27-Dec-2016

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reply by the author on 27-Dec-2016

many thanks sesha