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Follow the leader

Another family of swans

9 total reviews 
Comment from supergold


very Strange behaviour of the black swans, but not really surprising since Australia has the highest rate of homosexuality after European countries; lol;
a great capture of all these babies;

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2020


reply by the author on 10-Oct-2020
    Thanks Fred😄
Comment from cleo85


This is an impressive number of cygnets, but mom has them well trained and they are obedient. Your family photo is intriguing. I appreciate the realism of color and light. The swan family is well placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 27-Sep-2020
    Thanks very much Cleo - yes Black Swans will lay between 3 and 9 eggs. The families we saw varied from 4 cygnets to this one with 7.
reply by cleo85 on 27-Sep-2020
    You're very welcome :o)
    Thank you for the information.
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Hi Mary!
'Following the leader' is usually how a lot of trouble gets started but in the case of your enjoyable photo of this 'Family Squadron' of waterfowl heading out on patrol it also makes for a fine looking picture! : D
'Good Show',my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2020
    Thanks Sean :)
reply by Sean T Phelan on 25-Sep-2020
    You're welcome,Mary!
reply by Sean T Phelan on 25-Sep-2020
    You're welcome,Mary!
Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan


I did't know this piece of interesting info. we, humans seem to be catching up with them!:) Nice looking shot. The colours , light and the framing have come out well. Thanks for shsaring!

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2020
    Thanks Seshadri :)
Comment from FBI GUY


The saying of "having your ducks in a row" has new meaning. Terrific capture. The lighting is great and the kids are so cute. I appreciate the cropping as it confines our line of vision to the stars of this scene. The weed line is a nice touch of contrast.

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2020
    Thanks so much Gary :)
Comment from MKFlood


interesting info..the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of the swan and babies in the water is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2020
    Thanks Mark :)
Comment from Susan F. M. T.


Mary,
A beautiful picture of this family of a Black Swan & it's seven Cygnets swimming behind it with two ducks in silhouette behind them all swimming on the water upon which the clear blue sky is reflected. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2020
    Thanks Susan :)
Comment from nikman


Sounds like there are strange goings on in the swan world over there! Your tightly cropped composition certainly projects leadership emotions. Her/his cygnets seem to be well trained. Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2020
    Thanks Nik :)
Comment from cakemp55


A lovely nature image of a black swan leading and the cygnets following closely. I love this time of year seeing the Swan and duck families. You have provided interesting information which I didn't realise.
Looks like a lovely day on the blue lake. A pleasure to view Mary.

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2020


reply by the author on 25-Sep-2020
    Thanks Chris been freezing today only 13c crazy as Saturday was 29c