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Full of Grace
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Hope you like the image. I wish he was fully centered and that you could see both wings in full view, but that is the downfall to the digital camera and not being able to anticipate the shot! JuneBug

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::kimcande
04/18/06 3:07 AM GMT
It doesnt happen often that you can get an image like this. This is beautiful centered or not. If you had waited, you may have missed the moment totally! We can tell that what is on the right is also on the left.
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Since we cant change reality. Let us change our eyes in which we percieve reality. Nikos Kazantzakis.
::MellodySmiles
04/18/06 3:18 AM GMT
Oh my June! This is so spectacular, the color is so rich, and it is clear as a bell. Very high marks from me. Job well done!
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Every morning I will rest my arms a while upon the windowsill of heaven, gaze upon God, and with that vision in my heart turn strong to meet my day.
::J_272004
04/18/06 3:20 AM GMT
Oh WOW.. June!!!! what a beauty... he is gorgeous.. and showing you his beautiful wings... love this one.. great work
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.Gary1592
04/18/06 4:20 AM GMT
June: You had such great timing with this shot and did very well overall with having to react so quickly. Reminds us to be prepared and have the camera on ready for such a rare photo opportunity. This beautiful creature really stands out from the dark, rich blue of the water. High marks.
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::jrasband123
04/18/06 4:33 AM GMT
June

I like this shot even if it wasn't centered. Well done on your part capturing the detail.

Jackie
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&trisbert
04/18/06 5:48 AM GMT
It’s a beautiful shot of this oh so graceful creature June. If you had centred him we probably wouldn’t see all the detail in his feathers. So how did you get him to perform for you like that?
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.trudel
04/18/06 6:11 AM GMT
Marvellous composition and capture!!!Great June...
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Carpe diem....
.fatpie
04/18/06 7:12 AM GMT
You must have fireworks in your fingers or something to fast enough to get this picture. It's gorgeous. I love the deep blue of the water too, it usually looks grey in these shots. I don't think the lack of centering subtracts from it at all.
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::farmgirl_pml
04/18/06 7:52 AM GMT
An amazing capture June.....absolutely beautiful. Fantastic work.
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Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.....Ralph Waldo Emerson
::heidlerr
04/18/06 10:58 AM GMT
What a proud bird. Nice capture.
Russ
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View the world with your mind's eye. Mr. Russ
.June
04/18/06 12:23 AM GMT
Hello everyone, what lovely comments.
I thank you all very much. It was a lovely experience seeing the swans with the wings opened.
Tonight I will post one more with the side view.
Hope you stay tuned.
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
.auline
04/18/06 1:14 PM GMT
Fantastic shot !!!! 10 from me and onto my desktop..
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::marilynjane
04/18/06 1:28 PM GMT
Hi Junie Gem, my what a delightful scene, that deep dark rich blue of the water contrasting with the glorious white of the bird delivers to us a mighty interesting image!! You had your camera set just as you wanted it to capture this action scene just the way you planned it!! It worked well, nice job June, very nice!! You are back in full swing keeping me on my toes by the way! LOL! Sincerely, Marilyn
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::cinny7
04/18/06 1:32 PM GMT
This is a beautiful capture of such a graceful creature! The lighting and contrasts of colors are awesome!
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.June
04/18/06 1:34 PM GMT
Hello Auline, Marilyn and Cindy!
Tks gals!
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
.mesmerized
04/18/06 3:07 PM GMT
Great timing here June...he looks as if he is holding his arms out to an applauding audience...a proud and magnificent bird...beautifully captured...congrats and good work.:Pat.
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Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!" ~Robin Williams~
::Neamh
04/18/06 11:19 PM GMT
Great capture June..
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.June
04/19/06 12:32 AM GMT
Hello Pat and Rob. How are you both doing?
Tks for your wonderful comments.
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
.alexis518
04/19/06 1:27 PM GMT
After reading all the comment, June, all I can say is add my congrats for a superb capture. Talk about timing!!!!!
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We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give.
.June
04/19/06 1:28 PM GMT
Hello Alexis, how are you? Tks so much.
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
::mimi
04/19/06 6:55 PM GMT
Ahhhhhh.... still dancing for his gal, isn't he? Being away on vacation has it's drawbacks, I am doing images out of order, oh well! I like this shot better than the other one. I like the full front view with the wings fully spread and the detail you captured is incredible. I can see water droplets on the neck and the lower abdomen of this fine feathered friend. I certainly hope he gets the gal he is wooing...he has worked hard enough for her. Maybe you will be able to follow up and show us their goslings when the time comes :)
Thanks for another addition to my favorites folder on my hard drive. This will look really cool running in my slideshow! Thanks angel :~)
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~mimi~
::Paul_Gerritsen
04/19/06 9:04 PM GMT
Hi June,
I noted from the thumbnail that this swanny has no red beak but black. Now I must have seen a million swan here in Holland, but never with a black beak. Is that a common swan?

About the swan not being centered, it is not a problem. If you want a closeup of swan like this, that is impossible, so I like it as it is!

Paul
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If you can't find the words, you may as well shoot it...
.June
04/20/06 2:37 AM GMT
Hello Mimi and Paul.
Tks you two, it is so very much appreciated.
It was fun!
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
.Nekopuff
04/20/06 5:46 PM GMT
I'll put this into my faves. GREAT WORK!! Thank you for sharing.
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.Katz
04/24/06 11:35 AM GMT
What a beautiful majestic bird. WOW. Great capture June. The water is a great blue too. Excellent work as always. 10 from me buddy. Have a terrfic day! Sarah :)
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::madmaven
04/26/06 8:59 PM GMT
This is a beauty! What a lil show-off, eh? THis is really a fun and very special capture! Congratulations!
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I'll be allright in a minute...just a bit stressed you might say...
.LynEve
05/08/06 12:04 AM GMT
I like all your swan pictures June but this one is so special - just magnificent.
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Keep your face to the sunshine and you can not see the shadows. It's what sunflowers do - Helen Keller
.muggsy
06/14/06 1:51 AM GMT
Wouldn't it be wonderful if wildlife would just pose and say "cheese" whenever we held up the camera? :) This is a GREAT shot ... You saw an opportunity and I think you took excellent advantage of it. Being a bird lover ... this goes in my favorites ... John
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Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
.June
06/14/06 1:56 AM GMT
Hello to everyone, and a big thanks.
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
.sasraku
06/28/06 7:27 AM GMT
10/10 nuff said.

Mark.
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Sasraku
.June
07/07/06 11:59 PM GMT
Hello Mark, thank you!
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
.Catharina1
01/09/09 8:41 PM GMT
I love this image! Look at this beautiful swan : )...Mich
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