trumpeter swan

[just pictures]

I call this one "cleared for takeoff'

[GTogs]

Great shot! They must really have to work to get airborne, that is one large bird!

[Muunstruk]

Fantastic shot! What amazes me is actually the lack of grace of an otherwise so graceful animal. It shows the sheer struggle of such a large bird to overcome gravity. Very powerful.
Thanks for sharing.

[witchy]

great shot.