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FIGHTING MALE SWANS


FIGHTING MALE SWANS
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Copyright: Hendrik Boot (NINIX) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 161 W: 48 N: 347] (2887)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-12-29
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D200, NIKKOR AF-S 18-200mm F3.5-5.6 ED DX VR
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Swans, my personal collection [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-12-03 6:21
Viewed: 1296
Points: 18
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Two swan families met each other and a big territory fight followed. I was so close by that I could cover the whole fight. WOW that is really impressive!
I must admit that I interfered three times by throwing some mud. Otherwise I think one of them was killed.
Both are father of a family of 3 and 6 youngsters and there is more then enough space for all of them.
They fight like real wrestlers. They catch each other by the neck and the left one was stronger and bend the neck with head under water. Then he climbs on the back and the other one sinks and nearly got drowned.

Today on Treklens: Portret of the swan with duck-weed.

Because the swan story will end in short time I am thinking of publishing a book. Does any of you has experience with it and maybe have useful contacts?

If you like to see more swans have a look in my:
Treknature Swan Gallery with 97 Swan pictures! and swan gallery on Treklens with 68 pictures!, of the swan family. I followed the family since April every day!


PLEASE VISIT MY ART GALLERY ON THE WEB WITH MORE PHOTOS AND ART: www.HendrikBoot.nl
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To wishnugaruda: spetacleNINIX 1 12-03 15:29
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Hi Hendrik,
Geen saaie foto's die jij brengt.
Heel goede foto..vind ik.
Hard attack!
TFS
Annick

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 16 N: 495] (1861)
  • [2006-12-03 7:22]

Hi Hendrik,
Hele goede timing van dit gevecht. Je hebt het water met deze foto bevroren.
gr paula

Wow!
Great colors, lots of movement, lots of action!
I like the sharpness!
Good luck with the book!
I absolutely love this picture!!!

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2234 W: 188 N: 1912] (8073)
  • [2006-12-03 7:46]

Hello Hendrik,
this is a wonderful action shot, great timing, just as those two bids are entwined with both heads very well visible to the camera. Excellent detail and the ligh is wonderful.
Great work.
Sky

Hello Hendrik!

I do not publish anymore on TN. But this visit is certainly worthed. A nice masterpiece you caught here. Your friends did quite a show to you that day . Date taken was probably Nov 29th (*_^).
10/10 .
Robert

Hello Hendrik,

Let the fight begain, Excllent work, Great details, very crisp, nicly composed and capyure photo perfect details, very crisp, nicle work

TFS kyle

Wow - what a spectacle!
I will not be very close to them, I guess that could be dangerous.
Hi Hendrik, again such an impressive shot, I love it, I realy can see the action, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Désolé, problčmes. Thomas

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  • puciu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 519 W: 0 N: 16] (2603)
  • [2006-12-03 15:10]

Fantastycznie utrwaliłeś akcję. Doskonałe zdjęcie, duże brawa.

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