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White Calm
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"But calm, white calm, was born into a swan” ~Elizabeth Coatsworth . . .taken with Panasonic DMC-FZ7 at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch, New Zealand . . Thanks for looking, may calmness be with you :)

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.scorpie
08/27/08 1:07 PM GMT
Beautiful.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.rozem061
08/27/08 1:20 PM GMT
I think, the 'King', (or is it the queen?) of birds!
Excellent shot!
John
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::Dunstickin
08/27/08 1:21 PM GMT
has a romantic feel to this one!...Gorgeous bird from a ...welll...lovely lady!....
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.Roseman_Stan
08/27/08 1:33 PM GMT
Beautiful shot. Such emerald green looking water. Very nice.

Stan
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::Rokh
08/27/08 2:15 PM GMT
Fantastic shot! She diffuses calmness in a regal way for sure!! Thanks for sharing!
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.muki7
08/27/08 3:03 PM GMT
A great shot Lyn, I like the colour and clarity. Well done.

Ed
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After 50 years of photography I shoot for memories not perfection
.Ramad
08/27/08 3:27 PM GMT
Excellent clarity and colours. Wonderful shot,Lyn. Saved for my desktop.
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::braces
08/27/08 4:06 PM GMT
A photographer can't go wrong with a swan as his/her subject. They are such beautiful birds and this one is no exception.
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.Inkeri
08/27/08 4:47 PM GMT
Very Beautiful capture,Eve..Love it
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::cynlee
08/27/08 6:07 PM GMT
Splendid photography, m'lady! I love the scene and the color of that water!
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.TheWhisperer
08/27/08 7:28 PM GMT
This is straight into my fav's as this is just stunning. I love the colour of the water which emphasizes the swan perfectly.
Well done and thanks for sharing!
Ann
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::EmilyH
08/27/08 7:43 PM GMT
I love this. You don't see emerald water too often, it makes for gorgeous contrast with the swan.
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::RKG
08/27/08 10:40 PM GMT
Fine shot, superb colours.
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::Hottrockin
08/27/08 10:51 PM GMT
How precious!! The colours really add a calming feel and emotion to the piece gal!!

ps: still no package

~waits by mailbox~
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Why do the pictures come out square when the lens is round??
::0930_23
08/27/08 11:05 PM GMT
The water is gorgeous. It looks like a 3-D Effect on a fine piece of linen. Great post Lyn.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
::100k_xle
08/28/08 2:14 AM GMT
Wonderful Reflective Shot.
Colors are very beautiful also.
Thanks !

E J
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::phasmid
08/28/08 3:33 AM GMT
I agree with Tick. I love the "busy" but beautifully colored water with the calm white of the swam overlaying it all. I love this pic and I took it home!

:)PJ
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We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
::nigelmoore
08/28/08 11:36 AM GMT
It's like he's sitting in a pool of pure emerald. A beautiful shot LE.
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"The tree which moves some to tears of joy is in the eyes of others merely a green thing which stands in the way." William Blake
.anacris
08/28/08 11:58 AM GMT
fantastic shot! i like the colors, the contrast, the reflection, everything :)
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::fogz
08/28/08 12:13 AM GMT
although I love photographs of swans, as you will have noticed, ;) ....what I really love in this photograph is the emerald glassy water - so beautiful Lyn!
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::wheedance
08/28/08 4:38 PM GMT
Saw this one in the VB and LOVED it! The colors are just stunning and the swan is amazing - I love swans.
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.MellodySmiles
08/28/08 5:57 PM GMT
What a wonderful capture LynEve! The contrasts are perfect, love the white against the emerald green!
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.MarianaEwa
08/29/08 7:51 AM GMT
Wonderful picture Lyn. The color, sharpness and composition is amazing.
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::cctruckee
08/29/08 7:00 PM GMT
Gorgeous, love the angle and the reflection you caught. Great clarity too.
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~ cc de leo 'Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.'
::jeenie11
08/30/08 2:06 PM GMT
the water colors really pop out and enhance the detail and color of the swan. beautiful shot and presentation
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::muggsy
09/08/08 2:02 PM GMT
Sweet, Soft and Soothing to my nerves. Lord, the Serenity contained in this lovely capture makes for a moment where the worlds problems seem a trifle less daunting. Thanks for the moment.
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::ccmerino
09/09/08 12:53 AM GMT
This is just stunning! The color contrast beautiful! a 10!
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.OrchidLadyLinda
09/17/08 4:02 PM GMT
~ OH MY...absolutely wonderful capture Lyn!
:)
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::SR21
09/22/09 4:11 AM GMT
I feel the calm...thanks for sharing!!! :) Steve
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