Comment from michiganmike
A nice looking shot with a good catchlight in the eye and nice exposure for the white feathers. An excellent portrait. That extra feather adds interest.

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

many thanks Mike

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful profile portrait of this Mute Swan with down clinging to it's beak after preening standing out in beautiful contrast from the blurred background. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

merci beaucoup

Comment from nikman
A good looking nature image posted here! Your fine, amusing and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable portrait view of that swan. Shades and tones are good. Nicely taken!

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

many thanks Priit

Comment from jesuel
what a beautiful photo and a head shot to boot how did you get so close the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting beautiful work here

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

thank you

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Good title to show the situation - excellent moment again outstanding and special
your close up shot shows perfectly this situation, and your picture is so clear and sharp that we can see this portion to the tiniest piece.
Great angle and position, perfect presentation, well seen, well reacted and well presented

 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

thanks a lot Regina

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 19-Sep-2021

My pleasure dear friend

Comment from 5DGallery
Wonder if the swan has to look cross eyed down his beak to see the feather...and how embarrassing that none of this swan friends told him before his debit photo shoot...geez...birds of a feather. Great capture!

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 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

many thanks Stephanie for your comments;
can you see the tip of your nose ? like the swan who cannot see the feather on his beak;....

reply by 5DGallery on 19-Sep-2021

;.)

Comment from Jellymichelle
This photo is very well done! It is like you can tell what the animal is thinking. You have great focus on the subject at hand and with the blurred back ground berths it all together nicely

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 Comment Written 19-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2021

welcome to this site Michelle: hope you'll enjoy and many thanks for your comments