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Mute Swan


Mute Swan
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Copyright: Hilary Wilkinson (Hil) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 750 W: 11 N: 1442] (4951)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-10-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-10-17 15:25
Viewed: 814
Points: 30
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A Mute Swan posing @ Hammond Pond Carlisle

Swans are members of the Anatidae Family

Anatidae is the biological family that includes the ducks and most duck-like waterfowl, such as geese and swan. The Magpie-goose is no longer considered to be part of the Anatidae, but is placed in its own family Anseranatidae. These are birds that are modified for swimming, floating on the water surface, and in some cases diving in at least shallow water.

They have webbed feet and bills which are flattened to a greater or lesser extent. Their feathers are excellent at shedding water due to special oils. Anatidae are remarkable for being one of the few families of birds that possess a penis; they are adapted for copulation on the water only and care must be taken when breeding ducks or geese that a pool is provided for this purpose as attempts to copulate on dry land will often lead to injury of the drake's penis. Duck, eider and goose feathers and down have long been popular for bedspreads, pillows, sleeping bags and coats. The members of this family also have long been used for food.

While the status of the Anatidae as a family is straightforward, and there is little debate about which species properly belong to it, the relationships of the different tribes and subfamilies within it are poorly understood. The listing in the box at right should be regarded simply one of several possible ways of organising the many species within the Anatidae.

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Hi...

looks good, I have done the work on the same subject. I think a liilt PS works can make it more attractive..see my post :)

Hi Hilary,
it's a beautiful moment to capture that elegant swan. I like it so much, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 729 W: 119 N: 1060] (4675)
  • [2006-10-17 16:49]

is it swan-day today? *g* my black one and your white would give a nice pair.
great shot, hilary! :-)
i really like it when they are swimming in this pose, trying
to look bigger and impress everybody around.
it always reminds me of a big white battleship.
well seen & captured, thorsten.

Hi Hilary,
Very nice swan shot.Beautiful compo.TFS.

hAyAti

Hi Hilary,
Taking picture of pure white object (the swan) under direct sunlight without OE spot is a great achievement. Superb shot. Excellently done.

Ben Lakitan

Hi Hilary.
A wonderful and very handsome guy again. Quality better. We used to it. :)Bravo and TFS.
Greetings
Fevzi

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-10-17 22:11]

Hello Hilary

Beautiful shot.The pose is super.Very nicely done on the POV and DOF.Nicely composed.Nice reflections in the rippling water.TFS

Rob

Wow, so pure and clean! This is a very beautiful mute swan. I like that it has some action going on instead of a simple normal swim. The lighting here is really nice and i won't be so much bothered that some whites are overexposed because i think it works very well to bring out the whites and it's purity!
Nice composition
Steph

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  • fthsm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 144 W: 50 N: 418] (2532)
  • [2006-10-18 1:59]

Looks like the symboll of nobility. Very beatiful. TFS Hilary.

Hi Hilary,
This is an other good portrait of this swan. I like his pose and this beautiful lightning. I did a workshop of it, just to try to bring out a little more details and I don't know if I succeed as I'm not use to work on swans ;). I hope you don't mind... See you mf,
Claudine

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  • jojo Gold Star Critiquer [C: 168 W: 0 N: 8] (176)
  • [2006-10-19 3:52]

Belle composition bien nette, beaux détails
TFS

jojo

HI hilary
Le reflet gris/bleu de l'eau va tres bien avec le blanc parfaitement exposé du cygne.
belle présentation avec de jolis détails et de belles couleurs.
Merci et au revoir...JP
Les sourires demain

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3160 W: 148 N: 4787] (15449)
  • [2006-10-21 5:10]

Hi Hilary.
This is one of the best your swan picture. Disposition of the Swan on the diagonal of the picture is very impressive. The reflection of the water and feathering of the bird, their texture, details and colours are perfect as usual. The pose of the Swan is great too. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1479 W: 18 N: 3030] (11110)
  • [2006-10-21 10:55]

Lovely pose. Nice POV and lovely light. A very beautiful picture

TFS

Karan

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  • kona Silver Star Critiquer [C: 37 W: 3 N: 0] (867)
  • [2006-11-12 21:20]

The silhouette which reflected in water is beautiful And a clean background Best wishes, kona

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