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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: 1441] (4949)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-19
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/3.7, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-12-01 18:52
Viewed: 667
Points: 17
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A Mute Swan

The Mute is the national bird of the Kingdom of Denmark.

All Mute Swans in the UK (with the possible exception of those in Orkney and Shetland) are considered the property of the British monarch, except for flocks owned by the Vintners' and Dyers' Companies.

The Mute Swans in the moat at The Bishops Palace at Wells Cathedral in Wells, England have for centuries been trained to ring bells via strings attached to them to beg for food. Two Swans are still able to ring for lunch. Bell Ringing Swans Of Wells, England Official Website
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bell_Ringing_Swans/htm"

There is rich iconographic and literary evidence for Celtic bird-goddesses who took the form of swans. Similarly, swans are highly revered in Hinduism The Roman Julius Caesar noted that the British tribes thought wild geese and swans "unlawful" to eat or kill. By medieval times, though, swans were considered an edible form of poultry. Nowadays they are a protected species in many countries.

Both the Ancient Britons and the Anglo-Saxons believed that a swan's wings throbbed and sang with a human voice when they flew.

A Mute Swan was believed to have been the first species of bird to have died from the H5N1 'Avian Flu' virus in the UK, when a swan carcass was found in Cellardyke, Fife in Scotland in March 2006. However it has turned out to have been a Whooper Swan.

Notes from Wilkipedia.com
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To claudine: Thanks for WorkshopHil 2 12-02 14:55
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Hello Hilary,
I really enjoyed reading your so interesting notes about Swans; I like those kinds of historical-natural facts ;) This is a nice capture with excellent POV and composition. I think it is a little dark and I tried a simple WS. I hope you'll like it… Thanks,
Claudine
:-)...

Nice shot but the light would be better.

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3139 W: 148 N: 4734] (15295)
  • [2006-12-02 13:24]
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Hi Hilary.
This shot is almost similar to one of the previous shots. Very nice POV, cropping, reflection of the water surface, etc. If it has been processed the same as it has been made by Gert, would be simply excellent. My best wishes and TFS.
Alexei.

hi hilary
très jolie macro de ce cygne, bon BG, jolies couleurs
félicitations, amitiès
edith

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-12-02 22:28]

Hello Hil

Another lovely portrait in you swan series.Good POV and DOF.The details are very good.Beautiful BG.TFS

Rob

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-12-03 22:07]

Hello Hilary,
beautiful portrait of this swan, you captured its details very well and the sharpness is great. Maybe a bit on the dark side, but a little adjustment with PP can correct this easyly. Very well composed with lovely bag ground colors.
TFS.>Sky

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2125 W: 222 N: 3910] (12979)
  • [2006-12-06 5:09]

Hi Hilary

Another great portrait of this lovely swan.
The POV is rather interesting, but it gives a superb BG...so i guess it was worth it.
The details are very neat and sharp and the colors simply beautiful.
The picture is a bit underexposed, but seeing what you did in the WS pretty much corrects that...so great work!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hello Hilary.
Nice job with the POV and composition, I like it. Already stated - somewhat UE, but still some good detail and color...
Have a good day!

Hi friend!
Beautifully composed picture with nice DOF, details, light and composition! Take care Ana:)

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