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Brushing the surface

Brushing the surface

The last of Kelsey Park's 2017 cygnets practising the art of flight. Shortly after this was taken it crashed into a tree, without apparent harm, so I guess...
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The last of Kelsey Park's 2017 cygnets practising the art of flight. Shortly after this was taken it crashed into a tree, without apparent harm, so I guess its confidence might have taken a knock. That notwithstanding, I suspect it will soon head off in a quest for fresh horizons and leave Mr & Mrs Swan to start again in March-April. Lens: Nikkor 300mm f4
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