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The exotic Mute Swan is the elegant bird of Russian ballets and European fairy tales. This swan swims with its long neck curved into an S and often holds its wi...
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The exotic Mute Swan is the elegant bird of Russian ballets and European fairy tales. This swan swims with its long neck curved into an S and often holds its wings raised slightly above its back. Although they’re numerous and familiar in city parks and in bays and lakes in the Pacific Northwest, Great Lakes, Northeast, and Midatlantic, Mute Swans are not native to North America. Their aggressive behavior and voracious appetites often disturb local ecosystems, displace native species, YET, Do Not pose a hazard to humans.
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11 Comments |
RavenHawk58
 
RavenHawk58 April 01, 2017
Wow, what an amazing photo. Love the reflection. Just beautiful Doug
chuckrickman
 
chuckrickman April 02, 2017
One of a kind Doug. Talking about getting the right place at right time.
sue-zon PRO+
 
sue-zon April 02, 2017
Whoa, Doug . . . this is absolutely gorgeous! Just phenomenal! ッ
trainwoman Platinum
 
trainwoman April 03, 2017
Awesome
mcampi Platinum
 
mcampi April 03, 2017
Darn VB took away the genus award I tried to give you. But what the heck would you do with a million points anyway!!!! It looks like you nailed it again. Plant , reflection & bird posing what else could anyone want... Spot on buddy.... Mark
Burkholder
 
Burkholder April 17, 2017
You captured poetry in motion! Great lighting, detail, & Cature!
Natgirl73
 
Natgirl73 April 18, 2017
Beautiful swan Doug!
JVendetti
 
JVendetti May 02, 2017
It looks like a fairytale! Beautiful!!!
nina050
 
nina050 May 15, 2017
Your gallery is just superb....and this shot is at the top! Well done!
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 June 29, 2017
Absolutely stunning, my friend! シ
ADALET
 
ADALET August 08, 2017
Woww..there is no word to say about it.. the best shot.....thanks for sharing with us..
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