Comment from Capture This
Very nice in details,..this is an awsome picture taken of swan I think?? well, all the same, its very professional, and even the water ripples are GREAT, clear

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, Todd! This is definitely a black swan as in my notes below the image. Your feedback is truly appreciated! Kind Regards. Lisa

Comment from esgjag
Another beautiful shot. I love they way you have captured this black swan. The colors are off the chart good. Technically a superior shot. Story is excellent. Thank you for sharing with us.

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reply by the author on 06-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, esgjag, for the honor of the six star rating!! I'm flattered this Nature capture left such a lasting impression. Kindest Regards for the feedback.

Lisa

Comment from Yelo34 00
Amazing shot with nice colors. The composition is excellent placing the head at the center to enhance the circles in the water. Great focus and first impression. Well done.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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:) Thank you, Yelo!

Comment from tinybynature
gorgeous image !! :)

i love the composition

lighting is right on and has brought out lovely colour throughout

your COI is creatively place just slightly off center

the focus is so crisp on your subject, bringing out great details

i love the blurred out water in the background

marvelous shot
one to print and frame for sure

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:) Thank you, tinybynature, for the honor of the high rating as well as the great feedback on this Nature shot. I'm glad it caught your eye leaving a lasting impression. Kindest regards. Lisa

Comment from prairiepumpkin
Gorgeous! This fantastically composed shot has such an intense initial impact, the entire body (and shadow of the body) of the swan directs attention to the sharply focused rippling water. The vivid red of the beak and eye are beautifully accentuated by the coolness of the water. Impressive creature and shot!!

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:) Thank you, prairiepumpkin! Your feedback is truly appreciated. Kind Regards. Lisa

Comment from table
this is a GOOD ASHOT ANDA CLEAR PICTURE U MADE, COLOUR HARMONY AND A LITTLE STORY TO TELL, CENTER OF INTEREST IS THE SWAN DRINKING THE WATER, AND THE REFLECTION OF HIM SELF IN THE WATER, TECHNICAL EXCELLENT, LIGHTNING WELL DONE TABLE MARIA.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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:) Thank you!!

Comment from AdyB1973
I really like this image. I particularly like that compells me to think outside of the box a little, in that, I rarely see black geese or swans these days. Where I live, the waterscenes are dominated largely by white ones. No less beautiful of course.

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:) Thank you, Ady!!

Comment from Carm
Wonderful capture. I love the color of the water ripples. I especially like the graceful s curve of the swan.
The eye is perfectly sharp, and the cropping makes the eye go directly to th focal point.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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:) Thank you, Carm!!

Comment from bellamahri
Beautiful capture of this rare but beautiful swam!
I like the curve the neck makes.
Great initial impact, lighting and composition!
Thank you for sharing!

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:) Thank you, bellamahri, for your feedback and insights! Kindest regards. Lisa

Comment from Kenneth Dinkel
Wonderful colors. The blue with the translucent effect. The vivid red beak. The black soft plumage. The poetic eye
fixed. The ripples in the water added with the reflection of the bird are amazing!

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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:) Thank you, Kenneth! Your insights, rating and feedback are truly appreciated. Kindest Regards. Lisa