Comment from Sange
Stunning! This is simplicity at its best. So graceful and elegant.Fab shot on this black beauty Lisa! Bravo

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2012

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2012

:) Thank you, Sange!! I truly appreciate your feedback. Kindest Regards. Lisa

Comment from sandysartstudio
A beautiful photo of the Black Swan. I like the way you have taken or cropped the swan to leave the neck and head leading into the water ripples. TheBlack Swan is the state emblem of Western Australia on the other side of Australia to me. Beautiful

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, Sandy!! Thank you for the intriguing information! Kindest Regards. Lisa

Comment from shallemeier
What a beautiful piece of art you created here, both the coloring and the cropping were done amazingly well! Nice work, Sherry

 Comment Written 07-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2012

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

Comment from DavidGphotos
Great photo love the contrast in the all the colors. I like your composition and how the neck and head of the swan leads the viewers eye into the ripples.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, David!!

reply by DavidGphotos on 08-Jan-2012

You're welcome

Comment from donnadiann
The pose is so real. The main center of interest is the beauty of the blue water, but also the graceful pose and the black of the swan--I've never seen a black swan, but they're out there, like this one.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, donnadiann!! I'm glad this image caught your eye leaving such a lasting impression. The honor of your high rating, commentary and insights are truly appreciated and valued. Kindest Regards. Lisa

Comment from Manchild60
This is very nice . Great composition . The water shade of blue is stunning and contrast nicely with the black swan . Great angle of shot , well position within frame , clear and in focus subject . Interesting refraction in water wave. All around great shot . Well done .

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 08-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, Manchild!! Your feedback is truly appreciated. Kindest Regards. Lisa

reply by Manchild60 on 08-Jan-2012

You're very welcome .

Comment from donkeyoatey
Just lovely, sharp, crisp andclear, and the colors are stunning. LOVE the crop..to me it adds a sense of magic! I wish I had a higher ratingleft. Donkeyoatey

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, donkeyoatey!!

Comment from Royal-USNR
Beautiful work, the overall Composition, colors and Sharpness bring the whole scene together and to life.
Being from NY I have never seen a black Swan. You really caught the Action with this one. Love the ripples in the water and the blue water colors. Thank you for sharing this one. Royal

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, Royal, for your insights and feedback. They are truly appreciated. All my best. Lisa

Comment from mamamary
Very beautiful. The ugly duckling has turned into a beautiful swan. The water color is gorgeous. The ripples are a very nice capture. I also like the slight reflection in the water. Great job.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, mamamary!!

Comment from pms1268
Gorgeous picture! I love the way you captured the detail of the water rippling as the swan takes a sip. The swan really stands out against the color of the water. I almost feel as if I am sitting there watching it myself, the detail is wonderful.

 Comment Written 06-Jan-2012

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reply by the author on 14-Jan-2012

:) Thank you, pms!!