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When swans attack...

When swans attack...

Our local male swan is a complete psychopath - and it seems that Mrs Swan is similarly unhinged. She is pictured attacking a Canada goose that has taken the sen...
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Our local male swan is a complete psychopath - and it seems that Mrs Swan is similarly unhinged. She is pictured attacking a Canada goose that has taken the sensible precaution of dipping below the surface. Lens: Nikkor 300mm f4
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Aperture f/4 ISO 400 Shutter 10/80000 Focal Length 3000/10

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Jun, 2017

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Great shot!

Excellent photography!

Wow, I've never seen a Swan attack the Canadian goose before....awesome frozen moment in time!!

Superb ; awesome shot !

Great image and great story! Be thankful you have these unhinged swans! They do provide ample opportunity for amazing images!

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