Cygnet to Swan

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• nglen (36145)
• [2007-10-14 8:37]

Hi Hilary. What a clear picture of the young mute swan. you have fine detail in the feathers . with rich colours. showing the new white feathers. as you say they grow very quickly. good use of the light to give a clear shot. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

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• lawbert (0)
• [2007-10-14 9:09]

Hello Hilary
This an amazingly sharp detailed shot showing the transition from cygnet to swan..He is showing and probably practising the classic swan pose..a great pov and superb colours.
tfs and All the Best
Paul

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• joey (24909)
• [2007-10-14 9:22]

What a beautiful image Hil!!
+++ Very,very detailed with excellent sharpness and great clarity. The reflection is gorgeous and I like the ripple to the right of the Swan. Lovely lighting.
--- Nothing :)
Very well done,
Joe

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• fartash (5161)
• [2007-10-14 10:40]

Hello Hilary
Perfect moment to shoot,
Great details,reflections and composition,
Superb shot,Welldone.

Regards
Fartash

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• Patleboss (5950)
• [2007-10-14 12:34]

Wouaw Hilary, splendid shot,
I love the reflection on the water, fantastic colors, perfect focus and excellent point of view
realy well done,
cheer and TFS,
friendly,
Pat

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• metcher (4284)
• [2007-10-14 12:43]

Hi, Hilary.
Beautiful young swan. Very good details and sharpness. Well composed. Nice light too.

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• marieproue (3674)
• [2007-10-15 7:47]

Amazing, quels superbes détails, quell emagnifique composition , une grande réussite.
Bravo
Marie

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• Alex99 (23735)
• [2007-10-15 9:09]

Hi Hilary.
I am amazed with impressiveness of subject and quality o d the picture. Both are simply outstanding. Clearness of the colours are impress the imagination as well as the exactness of light tone reproduction. Water image, mirror reflections and waves are fantastic too. Bravo and TFS.
Alexei.

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• izler (44)
• [2007-10-17 10:09]

selam Hilary
successful capturing of this beauty while its swimming
i like composition, point of view, lighting, colours, details and reflections
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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• Debz (3307)
• [2007-10-22 7:52]

Hi Hilary, this is a very nice photo of this young Swan. Rarely taken but worth it. The light, tones and shadows in this shot are magnificent. It is good to see his wings raised, proving he is growing up. Very nice pov and a great composition.
tfs
debz
:) later

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• pirate--s (880)
• [2007-11-15 4:31]

hi hilary,

you got excellent details in his plumage also by being so far.
great!
tfs
caroline

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• angybone (7684)
• [2007-12-24 6:59]

Somehow I missed this photo when you posted it a few months ago.
Sure miss you around here. I hope you're back to stay! :)

A lovely shot here...wonderful details int he feathers. Well done! :)

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• arfer (0)
• [2007-12-24 21:28]

Hello Hil

A beautiful swan image ,that has a good sense of motion to it,the pose is graceful and almost flash.
One gets the feel of a forward glide as the swan sails along.
The focus is spot on with excellent detail.
Wonderful plumage detail and you have captured a lovely glint in the eye.
Brilliant!

TFS

Rob

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• demeve (6165)
• [2007-12-24 23:26]

Hello Hil,
Congratulations for this awesome capture and
Merry Christmas and have a wonderful new year.

Everton

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• Adanac (21378)
• [2007-12-25 20:32]

Hello Hil,
By looking at the date Hil you haven't posted in awhile, thats a shame as this image has amazing details and lovely colors.
Merry Christmas to you and yours Hil and hope to see more of your images in the New Year.
Rick

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• gracious (13068)
• [2007-12-26 12:26]

Hello Hilary,
My compliment towards your excellent gallery of quality photos that sharing with us, they are perfectly done!
as for this photo is no exception in a top quality standard in perfect sharpness, awesome colouration and details!
the sharpness on the plummage is just amazing!
very well done and TFS
cheers
Tony

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• vanderschelden (30441)
• [2008-01-06 10:50]

Good S curve, Hilary. In PP as well as in the Swan's pose:-)
Excellent DOF; overall sharp.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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• Argus (50626)
• [2008-01-08 1:09]

Hello Hilary,
I don't think I've ever seen a cygnet behaving like an adult in this way by raising its wings in the typical swan manner. You've caught him sharply from a fine POV in an excllent composition with the beautifully rippled water.
Pity I missed this previously.
Ivan