But calm, white calm, was born into a swan
— Elizabeth Coatsworth
Swan on Webster Pond.
There where thousands of ducks and geese on Webster Pond but only one swan. He was a calm in a sea of flying feathers and noisy neighbors.
This is my photo for the Assignment: White. I’ll be posting my recap next week. Thank you all for participating.
She (He?) is beautiful. The way it mirrors itself in the water … it must be she. BTW, they always do that doesn’t ´they? As if they are afraid to become an ugly duckling again. 🙂
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It was the consensus of the group I was with that this swan was a ‘he’. I may be a wildlife biologist by trade but I wasn’t going to check and find out for sure. 😉
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It is probably a ‘he’. It is difficult to see the difference. The cop is larger (but lighter) than the pen, and has a larger knob on its bill. (Giiids comment made me look it up). Take a look here and see if you can see the difference:
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I like visiting Webster Pond with you, Scott. The swan is lovely. Peering into the water for a snack, I’d say.
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Thank you, Gerry! Yes, he was in feeding mode.
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This is absolutely beautiful!
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Thanks, KD. It’s a little hot in a couple of places. May try out some dodging in post to see if I can improve that some.
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I like it just the way it is. It looks like it’s glowing. 🙂
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Beautiful reflections.
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Thanks, Imac!
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Beautiful shot and a beautiful bird!
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The bird is beautiful and thank you for saying the shot is, too, Terry!
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The swan has been chosen as the Danish national-bird in 1984. You´ve made a very nice shot of this proud looking bird. The photo is calming to look at, and the colors fine. Until now, I didn´t know that a male swan is called a COP and a female a PEN, your photo made me look it up. Thanks 🙂
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Thank you for looking that up, Birgitte. I did not know what the sexes were called either. The knowledge we learn around her just amazes me.
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Absolutely beautiful Scott, such an elegant Swan!
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Thank you, Nye. Swans are elegant, the trick is being able to photographic it. Makes me happy you feel I did.
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Love this shot! Right down to the texture of the feathers.
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Swans always seem to look so very elegant and you’ve captured his/her grace and beauty. Lovely!
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