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Uploaded: 05/30/08 9:15 PM GMT
Rising To The Occasion
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Momma Swan is waking up and stretching her beautiful wings before hitting the water for a swim with her chicks. I did alot of post work on this one. I cropped out the background and removed the tree that was coming out of the nest so It would look ok after cropping. This is similar to an earlier imge of them but more editing done here. If you Click Here you can see the earlier posting. sandi ♪ ♫

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::Jimbobedsel
05/30/08 10:13 PM GMT
It looks like she is directing a choir or an orchestra. The babies probably think she is nuts. LOL. Excellent picture, Sandi. I am enjoying these swan shots of yours.

Jimbob
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What you see is what you get
.ovar2008
05/30/08 10:16 PM GMT
What a sweet image. thanks Sandi
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.annie100
05/30/08 10:28 PM GMT
Amazing capture!Like it!!!!
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::100k_xle
05/30/08 10:33 PM GMT
Whoooa! Got the Big Gun Out Again I See.
Wonderful Image Sandi.
Mom and the Little Ones.
Can't beat that.

E J
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.Blumie
05/30/08 10:40 PM GMT
I still love the image and the situation - and I am not that kind of friend of the frame ...
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.Olaus
05/30/08 10:41 PM GMT
I like swans. And this is another beautiful photo of them.
Christer
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::0930_23
05/30/08 10:58 PM GMT
It looks like the kids are getting a scolding Tigz. Anothr great shot from you very photogenic swans. I took a photo of the Swan Truck but it was rejected. Just kidding. Have a great weekend.

Tick
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I'll meet you at the edge of the sunlight, just behind the shadows. The Ghost
::casechaser
05/30/08 11:09 PM GMT
Excellent moment in time. Your pictures illustrate values of man and fowl are not too dissimilar.
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John
.gonedigital
05/30/08 11:40 PM GMT
I just love that nest placed in the drink Sandi
So mommas having a stretch hey .. good on her. :o)
Please keep us informed on the families progress .. have you found the 27 Goslings yet ? lol
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Big brother's watching you :o) A mistreated dog should try to leave a deposit on their masters best carpet, after all it's important to establish who's boss ... Help I'm being repressed !!
.gabriela2006
05/30/08 11:41 PM GMT
very nice presentation and a very great capture...keep up the great work:)
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.scorpie
05/31/08 12:01 AM GMT
Nice timing, goodun.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.Tomeast
05/31/08 12:17 AM GMT
Outstanding! and beautifully framed.
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.Gnomie
05/31/08 12:31 AM GMT
Amazing image. Thanks for sharing and stuff.

RG
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.vangoughs
05/31/08 1:30 AM GMT
Is that the crane stance?
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::Joanie
05/31/08 1:50 AM GMT
I can't believe how big they're getting! Just like kids..they grow too fast! Just beautiful again Sandi! You're so lucky to get these fascinating and beautiful shots!
Joanie
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Love and live!
.cynlee
05/31/08 2:47 AM GMT
Great titles for both, Sandi, and you did some really nice post work on this one.
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Click on Stop NAU
::danika
05/31/08 5:14 AM GMT
Excellent capture Sandi ... the babies are sure growing up fast. Great focus on the swans. Well done.
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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away ~ George Carlin
::Dunstickin
05/31/08 6:04 AM GMT
There must be a decent size island out there!!...otherwise Momma would be flappin in the pond!!

A cracker of a shot again Mizz Sandi!
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* To Believe in myself and have faith in my Photography * OwdBob'sGallery
.icedancer
05/31/08 8:33 AM GMT
BEATUIFUL capture of this beautiful swan family. Love the action you caught, Love it, Sandi
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.saimamirza
05/31/08 9:05 AM GMT
VERY cute and sharp capture!
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Which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?
.Inkeri
05/31/08 11:57 AM GMT
Very Beautiful capture,Sandi..
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.angelledaemon
05/31/08 3:52 PM GMT
I think she's stretching. She probably had a hard day at the office and now her kids want to know what's for dinner. :))
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Angelle "I aim to Misbehave." Malcom Reynolds...Serenity
::JEdMc91
05/31/08 4:08 PM GMT
I like your shot of this family! I like how you captured her wings like that :-)
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Music's the medicine of the mind. ~John A. Logan
::phasmid
05/31/08 8:20 PM GMT
Beautiful post work, Sandi. I looked at the other one while I was at it, and it was also very well done. It's hard to say, but I think I like this one a little bit better than the other, although the angle of her wings is a bit different here.

:)PJ
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We don’t make art to show someone what something looks like. All this requires is eyes (or a lens). Art is supposed to have meaning, emotion, power, or magic. Alan & Mario "FourThirds"
::twinkel
05/31/08 8:38 PM GMT
looks like she is dancing Sandi, wonderful shot:)
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laughter is the best medicine.
.Genver
05/31/08 9:44 PM GMT
Lovely view of the swans,it's a very good photo.
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::SEFA
06/02/08 11:21 AM GMT
You did a very good job on this one Sandi. She is so beautiful and the little once are breathtakingly cute! Very nice work!
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SEFA
.mmynx34
06/02/08 7:01 PM GMT
...and I can hear her sing.... "Oh what a beautiful Morning.."
What a lovely clear capture of this pretty family... well done

Marietha & Susan
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Marietha ****Live every day as if it's your last... and take "pictures" of it ;) ****
::boremachine
06/03/08 8:56 PM GMT
good one, and well framed!
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If you have some minutes why don't you come visiting my gallery ?
.narnianmermaid
06/04/08 5:51 PM GMT
Very good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Putting your pictures in my favorites is the highest honor I can give you. If I could, I'd give you an award. Bene lava!!

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