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Uploaded: 12/08/05 3:48 PM GMT
Been Dipping
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This cygnet was on my local river (Great Ouse). A gap in the bankside vegetation allowed the sun through on to its head which was covered in water droplets after it had been dipping for food.

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::mesmerized
12/08/05 5:40 PM GMT
Good detailed closeup and capture of those shadows and water droplets...nice shot.:Pat.
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I used to be snow white, but I drifted
::laurengary
12/08/05 7:29 PM GMT
Great close-up, those water droplets sparkle like diamonds ! A beautiful elegant creature shown to advantage by your wonderful shot. And this really needs to be seen full screen to truly enjoy it.
Lauren

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.nmsmith
12/08/05 11:40 PM GMT
Lovely close-up. You have to see this full size to really appreciate how beautiful it is.
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::cinny7
12/16/05 6:34 PM GMT
Wow! Excellent, excellent capture! Love how you got the shadows and light and it's clarity is awesome!
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.June
02/21/06 11:36 PM GMT
What a beautiful image!
JuneBug
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"A picture is worth a thousand words"
.photos_587
03/01/06 7:09 PM GMT
I didn't really SEE it until I saw it full size! Wonderful Shot! It's in my favorites for sure. Thanks
Steve
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.Voelker2k
03/13/06 3:11 PM GMT
Before I opened the image fullsize, I thought I saw the head of the of the animal plus a mound of snow behind it. This is a truly wonderful image. Thank you for sharing.
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::PatAndre
03/18/06 1:32 PM GMT
Great capture. Those water drops on his head drive the entire composition. I think you were meant to capture this scene as the animal pulled in to the one place where it could be that close to you. The clarity, detail and sharpness that you deliveverd in this photo says, "mission accomplished".
Pat
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.spytfire
03/29/06 10:38 PM GMT
Wonderful shot! The composition is fantastic. Well DONE.
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.Nikoneer
08/25/09 4:37 PM GMT
Does National Geographic know about you? This is an incredible shot, one of those photos you can wait all year to show up for you to capture. The detail in the wax-repelled water drops and tiny head crest feathers, the subtle branch shadows across the face and the waves, and the delicate back feather -- you've got the full range of elements covered beautifully here. The only thing I'm not cranked about, and I'm sure you've heard it or will hear it, is the distraction of those dead leaves. I pulled a copy into my Photoshop CS4 and removed them. It really makes a difference. Again, great job!

-Nikoneer
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.hirschikiss22
08/25/09 4:37 PM GMT
Wow! What a beautiful shot! Gorgeous details.
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