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A Young Mute Swan Approching Adulthood
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While out taking pictures yesterday, I decided to stop at the Goshen Dam Pond. I was thrilled to see a family of swans by the viewing deck, just off of the parking lot. They were watchful but calm, and they offered me some photo opts.

Thank you for your comments, and I hope your day is a good one.

=^..^=tigs♥

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.snapshooter87
09/17/14 2:04 PM GMT
Very nice, Sandi. Well composed/presented.
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::Dunstickin
09/17/14 2:04 PM GMT
Love the light and shadow here dear friend it looks really helpful you you for this!
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"Never stop photographing. It is very likely that your best photograph has not yet been captured"> "You can observe a lot by just watching". - Yogi Berra
::Ramad
09/17/14 2:09 PM GMT
Good close-up shot with very clear details Sandi. Nice lighting too with those shadows.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.casechaser
09/17/14 2:15 PM GMT
Since they were so patient with you and posed, I hope you had bread in hand to toss their way ;) As mentioned, excellent close-up, Sandi.
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::trixxie17
09/17/14 2:48 PM GMT
Excellent lighting here Sandi with good light and shadows - I like both in a shot - wonderful catch.
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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
::0930_23
09/17/14 3:12 PM GMT
The shadows are great Tigz. Swanderful shot.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::mirto56
09/17/14 3:35 PM GMT
Great lighting and detail on her feathers, Sandi. Enjoying the sunlight before moving down south.
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The thing that goes the farthest, towards making life worthwhile, it costs the least and does the most, is just a pleasant smile.
.gizmo1
09/17/14 3:37 PM GMT
Very nice close up with lovely natural colours great light and shadows and spot on composition too.plus beautifully setting you capture this bird and I like how you captured the swans soft feathers too.
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.Jimbobedsel
09/17/14 4:11 PM GMT
That is really well done and gorgeous, Sandi.
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::corngrowth
09/17/14 6:04 PM GMT
Sandi, I guess that the swans at the pond were already accustomed to people, else they would have been a little nervous. Anyway, it was a good opportunity for you to make some excellent images. This 'portrait' is there to witness. Well done my friend!

Regards, Cornelius.
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.picardroe
09/17/14 8:31 PM GMT
Great shot Sandi, Well captured.
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::biffobear
09/17/14 9:32 PM GMT
Really good detail in this..R.
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I wish I was a Glow Worm, a Glow Worm's never glum, 'cause how can you be grumpy, when the sun shines out your bum?
.GIGIBL
09/17/14 10:28 PM GMT
Excellent shot Sandi well done.
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.bfrank
09/18/14 1:31 AM GMT
Beautifully done Sandi. The pose is just perfect and the detail sublime.
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Life's moments are sweet. I just want to capture all that I can of them.
.mesmerized
09/18/14 7:45 AM GMT
Lovely pose and lighting, SAS...great job.
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.busybottle
09/18/14 8:19 AM GMT
It is a genuine opportunity when they decide to let you shoot away. I love the pose you caught him in.
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I think im having amnesia and deja vu at the same time - I think I have forgotten this before.
.stylo
09/18/14 8:56 PM GMT
awwww..mute you say? dont they talk? great shot in the light. lovely composition with the water in the background.
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.icedancer
09/27/14 3:29 PM GMT
This isn't not just a beautiful shot but to me it's really outstanding. Excellent close up and detail, love the fuzzy head plus the pose he's giving you girlfriend, right into my favs

Sorry for the very slow commenting
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::luckyshot
09/30/14 12:10 AM GMT
Sandi - Some excellent photography! The side lighting, with resultant contrast, and clarity of detail are great. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.

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