Swarthy Swans
Male and Female Black Swan Couple11 total reviews
Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Grace,
A beautiful picture of this pair of Antipodean Black Swans swimming together eyes foxed below the water as they search for their next meal droplets of water falling from their beaks frozen in mid air by your fast exposure the trees on the banks & the swans themselves are reflected on the water's surface on which the light is dancing. Artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus that allows us to see the details & beauty of their black plumage & white wing tips.
Susan
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2019
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Grace,
A beautiful picture of this pair of Antipodean Black Swans swimming together eyes foxed below the water as they search for their next meal droplets of water falling from their beaks frozen in mid air by your fast exposure the trees on the banks & the swans themselves are reflected on the water's surface on which the light is dancing. Artistic composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus that allows us to see the details & beauty of their black plumage & white wing tips.
Susan
Comment Written 24-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2019
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Thank you!
Comment from USWA6346
This is a shot for a Valentine's Day card! You capture all the detail in your subject and an interesting background. You capture such personality and emotion in your subject.
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2019
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This is a shot for a Valentine's Day card! You capture all the detail in your subject and an interesting background. You capture such personality and emotion in your subject.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2019
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You are too nice! I did try to wait for them to move into a position where their necks make the heart shape together, but they woudln't do it!
Comment from nikman
And a happy looking pair they make too! Your fine full and central composition offers us an enjoyable look at those beautiful swans. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well taken!
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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And a happy looking pair they make too! Your fine full and central composition offers us an enjoyable look at those beautiful swans. Exposure and sharpness are good. Well taken!
Comment Written 23-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Thank you very much for your nice comments!
Comment from supergold
an excellent close up of this couple of black Aussie swans;
we had several introduced 4 years ago but only one survived: all the babies were eaten by cats.
I like that you captured the white feather: they all have it under their black wing.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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an excellent close up of this couple of black Aussie swans;
we had several introduced 4 years ago but only one survived: all the babies were eaten by cats.
I like that you captured the white feather: they all have it under their black wing.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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That is so terrible! Another reason people should keep their cats indoors, not just for their own safety but for the safety of other animals too. Anyway - thank you for having look Fred and for the high five :)
Comment from michiganmike
I am pretty sure that all swans are herbivores. Certainly the mute swans around my place are. A very nice shot. I like the apparent interaction between these two and the great colors.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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I am pretty sure that all swans are herbivores. Certainly the mute swans around my place are. A very nice shot. I like the apparent interaction between these two and the great colors.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Thank you very much!
Comment from Donna Ruiz
Wow! This is so beautiful, Gracie. Wish I had a 6 for it. So great that you were able to focus on both faces and both bodies. The low light really creates a moody scene. I've never seen these black swans. I'm grateful to see them through your lens. Thanks for sharing!
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Wow! This is so beautiful, Gracie. Wish I had a 6 for it. So great that you were able to focus on both faces and both bodies. The low light really creates a moody scene. I've never seen these black swans. I'm grateful to see them through your lens. Thanks for sharing!
Comment Written 23-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Thank you Donna. I think you gave me all your sixes this time! You've been too good to me :)
Comment from mamamary
They are gorgeous. I like the way they are positioned in the water. I know you had nothing to do with that, but it is a good capture. The red bills really pop against the background and their feathers. The focus is clear and crisp. Great framing of the swans. Excellent work.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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They are gorgeous. I like the way they are positioned in the water. I know you had nothing to do with that, but it is a good capture. The red bills really pop against the background and their feathers. The focus is clear and crisp. Great framing of the swans. Excellent work.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Thank you very much! I liked how they were positioned too. I tried to wait for them to make a heart shape with their necks together but they didn't do that for me :)
Comment from Artistic Chick
How beautiful. You caught such a nice shot. Almost mirror image. Their individual feathers are so unique, as they lay in soft half circles and edges brownish-grey in color. The major contrast of the white feathers and the red beaks adds to these bird's beauty like no other. Beautiful job.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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How beautiful. You caught such a nice shot. Almost mirror image. Their individual feathers are so unique, as they lay in soft half circles and edges brownish-grey in color. The major contrast of the white feathers and the red beaks adds to these bird's beauty like no other. Beautiful job.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Thank you!
Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Grace!
They certainly are handsome creatures,aren't they?
Your well-presented and pleasantly colorful photo of this pair of them looks Great,my friend! : )
~Sean
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
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Cool,Grace!
They certainly are handsome creatures,aren't they?
Your well-presented and pleasantly colorful photo of this pair of them looks Great,my friend! : )
~Sean
Comment Written 22-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2019
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I like their unique plumage. Thank you for your nice comments!
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You're very welcome,Grace!
Comment from Sange
Holy Swarthy Swans Monty Girl!!!
Your Fiend is VERY impressed with your white balance control on the blacks and red! Boom Chicka Holla! ;)
Focus, eye clarity, details down to the water drops all working here.
Fine capture Greenie!
YOU......
Ockray!
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reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Holy Swarthy Swans Monty Girl!!!
Your Fiend is VERY impressed with your white balance control on the blacks and red! Boom Chicka Holla! ;)
Focus, eye clarity, details down to the water drops all working here.
Fine capture Greenie!
YOU......
Ockray!
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The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2019
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2019
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Thank you kindly Fiend Sange!