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Down By The Riverside #5
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Today I stopped at the roadside stop where the family of young swans hang out, this is where I met the lovely couple from New Zealand that were on vacation.

I noticed that the young ones are becoming young adults, as can be seen by the change in the feathers, I have never got a shot of them changing before.

Thank you for commenting, and I do have few more that I will be sharing.

Tigs♥ =^..^=

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::LakeMichigan
08/06/12 12:26 AM GMT
I love this capture , Sandi .
You have captured it's beauty and elegance perfectly.
Excellent lighting , reflection and composition .
I have never been close enough to see their changes , now I have.
Very well done !

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.snapshooter87
08/06/12 12:27 AM GMT
A most interesting shot, Sandi. Think it's a bit too dark to appreciate what you captured. You could use Gamma to lighten the swan, and then redarken the water all around with Lens Effects.
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.icedancer
08/06/12 12:58 AM GMT
What a Lucky shot you've captured here Sandi, love everything about it, going into my favs & downloaded, looks amazing on my Mac
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.Starglow
08/06/12 1:14 AM GMT
How beautiful they are in their changing process and then to become more beautiful is a awesome sight. Nice image.
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::SEFA
08/06/12 5:40 AM GMT
A wonderful photo Sandi. The light is beautiful and so is the swan. Great details and colors as well.
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::Dunstickin
08/06/12 6:18 AM GMT
I love the colorings of these juveniles!...they have more details that the all whites!..
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::biffobear
08/06/12 6:46 AM GMT
Lovely clear shot of the ugly duckling changing into a swan....R.
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::Ramad
08/06/12 8:37 AM GMT
What a beautiful swan! The colours look great with part brown and part white.
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.koca
08/06/12 9:23 AM GMT
Nice creation and presentation. Lovely pose and great water. Great job, Sandi.
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.Tedi
08/06/12 9:42 AM GMT
What a lovely bird and nice pose. Excellent close up, I love it.
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::corngrowth
08/06/12 9:45 AM GMT
Your image reminded me to this Fairy Tale, Sandi.

Very fine capture!

Regards, Cornelius.

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::Starry173
08/06/12 10:52 AM GMT
Beautiful capture!
Tom
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.CDHale
08/06/12 11:57 AM GMT
Wonderful shot Sandi! They look so sweet but I wonder if they have that teenage attitude like my two do, lol.
-Christie
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.Jimbobedsel
08/06/12 1:26 PM GMT
Amazing how the feathers are not even close to being white when they are young. Beautiful shot, Sandi.
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::Inkeri
08/06/12 5:53 PM GMT
I was thinking the same fairy tale as Cornelius.So Beautiful and Elegant swan.Stunning photo,Sandi.Love it
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::trixxie17
08/06/12 6:38 PM GMT
Very nice capture - by the time fall rolls around they will all white!
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::vangoughs
08/06/12 9:45 PM GMT
This is so pretty!!
I envy You!!
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.Roseman_Stan
08/06/12 11:56 PM GMT
Wow what a mellow and beautiful shot Sandi. Extra special this one is!
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.Joanie
08/07/12 12:37 AM GMT
They're really beautiful at this stage of their life!!! Gorgeous and crystal clear capture Sandi!!!
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