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Uploaded: 11/15/10 2:08 PM GMT
Black-necked Swan
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From the Toledo Zoo.

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::Roseman_Stan
11/15/10 2:09 PM GMT
Wow. Never seen one before. Great shot.
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.catweasel
11/15/10 2:13 PM GMT
Great work Jim. Apart from that red warty stuff at the top of his beak, he's quite a handsome chap too.
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::trixxie17
11/15/10 3:19 PM GMT
Very good shot - I too have never seen one like this.
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::cynlee
11/15/10 3:31 PM GMT
Most unusual Swan. I saw a white one the other day in just this pose. Both of them looking for food no doubt. The ripples are delightful too.
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::Dunstickin
11/15/10 3:32 PM GMT
Mebbe he needs a bath eh!...lol

Nicely caught...I love the way his legs are splayed out while paddlin'!...
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::Inkeri
11/15/10 3:42 PM GMT
Very Unusual swan.Lovely photo,Jim.Thouse ripples are Beautiful.
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::biffobear
11/15/10 5:54 PM GMT
It's new to me...R.
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::Genver
11/15/10 6:04 PM GMT
It is really lovely,Jim,very good lighting,i think i have never seen this kind of swan before.
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::Ramad
11/15/10 6:46 PM GMT
Looks as though painter left for lunch - LOL! Nice clarity on this unusual swan Jimbob.
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.icedancer
11/15/10 7:02 PM GMT
Whoa, I've never seen on of these kind of swans Jimbob. Excellent capture and presentation, he's a very handsome fellow
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.89037
11/15/10 8:08 PM GMT
Very beautiful and unusual exemplar!...lovely capture,John!
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Adriana....:)
::ro_and
11/15/10 9:58 PM GMT
geat capture, love the bird and the waves and the color of the water....
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let me keep my eyes open, let me see the beauty
.koca
11/15/10 10:57 PM GMT
Very interesting, I've never seen such a lovely bird. Great job, Jim.
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.rforres
11/15/10 10:58 PM GMT
What an unusual bird! You captured him well. I think the frame really enhances the image here. Nice job!
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.Jhihmoac
11/15/10 11:17 PM GMT
I'm with Roseman...a first for my eyes too...Thanks for sharing...
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::tigger3
11/15/10 11:35 PM GMT
What a unique capture, and I have never seen one like this either. A great find Jimbob. Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::danika
11/16/10 12:37 AM GMT
I knew black necked swans existed, but never actually seen one. I love the knob above its beak. Nice lighting & detail too. A fantastic capture of this beauty, Jim.
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.Joanie
11/16/10 1:38 AM GMT
I wonder if it was crossbreeded to be like this. Really excellent shot Jim with great composition here! Amazing find and shot!
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.Starglow
11/16/10 3:18 AM GMT
Unusual looking fellow, striking. Nice shot.
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.Olaus
11/16/10 7:15 PM GMT
It is new for me, a good picture of the somewhat unusual swan, which I have not seen before.Good job Jim.
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.ShannonChristine
11/17/10 3:16 PM GMT
wow- that is so different, thanks for sharing- nice shot of this guy!
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Logun7
11/19/10 4:14 PM GMT
Well this is a first for me....never viewed a two tone swan before:)
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.diaz3508
11/26/10 7:55 PM GMT
Baby Jelly, "I've never seen a black necked swan! Soooooo cool!"
Jelly, "Beautiful shot Jimbob"
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