Comment from michiganmike
I love these birds and think it is a shame that I only see them in passing while the mute swans here as long as there is open water. A fine shot with great details and beautiful colors.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thanks so much Mike!

Comment from Kelly Kiley
wow!!! this one is way kool!!! you have a wonderful picture here.. she looks quite happy to be there! love the colors!! wonderful!! you are very, very talented!! and have a great eye!!!!!

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thanks so much Kelly!

Comment from eileen0204
Pat, this is excellent!

I love how you posed this swan among the blowing reeds and grasses.

Fine details to be seen and love that you got that catchlight in the eyes!

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thank you so much Eileen!

Comment from nikman
Quite a nice nature shot posted here! Your fine and off-centre composition offers us a good look at your swan. I am a little puzzled by the orange/brown colour on its neck? Here in Britain swans do not have this! Exposure and sharpness are good. Well taken!

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thank you so very much! The coloring on her neck and face is from the minerals in the water, she spends a lot of time with her head and neck in the water. I appreciate your thoughtful review!

reply by nikman on 25-Jun-2019

Many thanks for your interesting explanation.

Comment from Sange
Excellent close up of this beautiful Trumpeter Swan pat. White balance is controlled well here and the stop action of the tall grasses swaying in the breeze is fab.
Great focus with fine details.
=)

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thanks so much Sandra!

Comment from Charlie Newman
The position of the swan is exactly as it should be in this composition. The detail, structure and sharpness of the feathers is well done and not over done. The color and contrast shows well between the stained neck feathers from pulling vegetation and the white feathers. The grass is vibrant and provides the perfect background.

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review!

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Pat!
They're a large and elegant type of WaterFowl,aren't they?
Your fine looking photo of this handsome specimen is a lot of fun to look at,my friend!
'Good Show'! : )
~Sean

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thank you so much my dear friend! I appreciate you!

reply by Sean T Phelan on 25-Jun-2019

You're very welcome,my friend! : )

Comment from Paul Stanner
KODAK MOMENT ALERT LEVEL 10 !!! Well this guy is certainly intent on finding out what's going on Pat. I love the details in the feather. The shading is good all over and the color on his neck was brought out well

 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thank you so very much Paul!

reply by Paul Stanner on 25-Jun-2019

My pleasure Pat

Comment from ArtistCharles
Your title made me wonder if it trumpeted with a strange accent :-). Good clear shot showing the swan possibly nesting in the high grass. Good clear focus, well controlled light. Nicely done.

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 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thank you so much Charles, they really sound like a trumpet! It would be an Alaskan accent lol!

Comment from GaliaG
Love the neck color of this swan

excellent capture of the grass motion, I can see how strong the wind was

thanks for sharing


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 Comment Written 23-Jun-2019

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reply by the author on 25-Jun-2019

Thank you Galia!