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Uploaded: 09/01/13 2:25 PM GMT
Swans In Unison
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Black Swans (Cygnus atratus)- 100 of these birds were introduced to New Zealand from Australia in the 1860's. There are now up to 100,000, so are quite a common sight. Unfortunately I did not have a zoom lens with me today so could not get any closer than this without swimming and although it is was the first day of Spring it was still a little chilly :). I will go back suitably equipped some time.
Canon 450D. Comments very welcome.

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::Dunstickin
09/01/13 2:58 PM GMT
The overall scene itself is lovely Lyn!

great photography!
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"
::biffobear
09/01/13 3:11 PM GMT
Corker !..Lush colours...R.
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“Always borrow money from a pessimist. He won’t expect it back.”
::braces
09/01/13 4:50 PM GMT
Beautiful colours and defections. The wonderful swans are a bonus. Hope you said "Rabbits" this morning.
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"Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people." W.C. Fields. So I bet you'll go over to see My Gallery.
::trixxie17
09/01/13 7:39 PM GMT
It's a beauty even without the zoom.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
::Ramad
09/01/13 8:54 PM GMT
What a peaceful scene! The colours and your composition are very nice here .
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::tigger3
09/01/13 10:19 PM GMT
It looks wonderful this way Lyn, but I do hope you get some close ups of those swans. Seems weird we are not even into fall yet, and your talking spring. :)Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
.0930_23
09/02/13 12:47 AM GMT
Such a pastoral scene, LE.
The Good Shepherd would be pleased.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.Marzena
09/02/13 3:48 AM GMT
The lighting and reflections make me dizzy LOL
Beautiful image, dear LE. Thanks.
SAM & SAAB
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.icedancer
09/02/13 4:26 PM GMT
Gorgeous shot & love those black swans
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Have a Beautiful Bright Day, Skates
.snapshooter87
09/02/13 4:28 PM GMT
The background light is great for this shot, Eve. The dark foregrounds add a sort of mistique to the grasses and swans.
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.Nikoneer
09/05/13 8:03 AM GMT
I downloaded this one and cropped the top off just below that skinny strip of land that comes in from the right, below the fence posts, and down to the edge of the light blue reflection. The result makes for a long pano that is very abstract but it retains the character of the swans. Your original and the severe crop are both quite nice. -Nik
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