Comment from Shadow catcher
Another great shot of the swan family on an outing,with great color saturation,the dark water nicely contrasts against the pure white plumage.Focus very sharp, great depth of field,great contest entry,best of luck to you!

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

many thanks again

Comment from Sharon Meda
I like how the dark water provides such a beautiful background for the white birds. And the refection of the lead bird is wonderful.
Well done and good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

thanks so much again

Comment from Monica Morrell
This is such a beautiful image. One of love and family. Protected and safe.
Great focus clarity and detail.
Great color and subject matter.
Wonderful reflections in the waters.
A pleasure to view .

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

thanks a lot again

reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

thanks a lot again

Comment from alaskapat
There is just something so special about Swans, they are so gorgeous here ! The parents and the babies on the deep blue water, well focused, well exposed! Beautiful detail, wonderful work and a pleasure to view!

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Pat

Comment from dalebraatz
A great capture of this swan family with a nice reflection captured in the image, almost lost dads head, very good details in the whites, great colors and depth, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

almost; many thanks again

reply by dalebraatz on 27-Jun-2018

Your welcome

Comment from michiganmike
A nicely composed shot that just barely includes the reflected head of the lead swan. The exposure for the white plumage is excellent and gives you great colors.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

many thanks mike

Comment from Sange
Very cute! Like the diagonal leading line as the swim along.
Focus is sharp, white balance controlled and on us reflection is Fab. A tad tight at bottom, but you managed to get the entire reflection in.
Nice work.... Good Luck ;)

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Sandra for your nice comments;
did you see the new bird species posted yesterday where I mentioned your name ?

Comment from ArtistCharles
Nice image of this family out for the morning swim. I like this angled view better than the straight across version. Good reflection, but I would open up the bottom so it sin't getting chopped off. Good color , good leading line, interesting subject. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Charles;
I didn't crop the Bottom but took tight enough: otherwise the cygnets would disappear

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of the Mute Swan Family swimming on your lake in the sunshine their reflections on the water an added bonus along with the clear blue sky above. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus. Good luck in the contest.
Susan

 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

merci beaucoup

Comment from suzannethompson2
Lovely serene scene with the proud Swans taking their beautiful little cygnets for an outing on the lake in the sunshine, their reflections showing clearly in the calm water. I like the angle you used for this. Very good lighting and focus showing a nice crisp image. Lovely composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

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 Comment Written 27-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Suzanne
(taken from a bridge)