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Saturday, December 7, 2013

Black Swan - Photographs

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This is 1 of 3 posts of photographs that I took of a Black Swan at the Reservoir in Easton, CT this past week.

Perseverance paid off, and I was finally able to time my visit to the reservoir coincident with when this Black Swan was swimming around and close enough to photograph clearly. I've seen this Black Swan with a group of Mute Swans, but not all of the time. Usually I see only the Mute Swans.

I liked the contrast of the golden colors in these, which were shot as the sun was starting to set. The mottled Mute Swan is one of the cygnets that were born in the Spring, and was preening in this shot.

The first photo is my entry for the following:

Weekly Top Shot #112
Camera Critters #296

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

marvelous shot of nature's beauty ~ love the black swan ~ thanks, carol, xxx

Hootin Anni said...

Beautiful...the sunlight in the first photo is extraordinary!

Unknown said...

The black swans are gorgeous. We don't have them here.

Phil Slade said...

The Black Swan is indeed a lovely bird Anne. Your pictures are lovely.

Jeanne said...

These black swans are just gorgeous. I have never seen one out on a lake. Lovely shots!

eileeninmd said...

Your Black Swan is beautiful. Lovely photo!

betty-NZ said...

Nice shots. How interesting to find a black swan in your part of the world. I find white swans the visitors here in New Zealand!

Lmkazmierczak said...

Wonderful shots, good for you and your perseverance! Have a wonder filled weekend♪ http://lauriekazmierczak.com/december-s/

Karen said...

So beautiful against the golden background!

NatureFootstep said...

I love black svans. Your images is great.

Icy BC said...

They are so beautiful and elegant!

Anonymous said...

These are great captures! The lighting is wonderful.