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May 24, 2014 16:17 |  #1

I shot this a few days ago when i saw some swans chasing each other, then one had to make a sudden full stop landing...


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May 24, 2014 18:24 |  #2

Interesting action shot

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May 24, 2014 19:23 |  #3

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Interesting action shot


Thank you, i wasn't sure how it was going to turn out due to shutter speed etc and trying to way up the scene.


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May 24, 2014 20:09 |  #4

Very pretty swan. Did you get any shots after the landing?

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May 24, 2014 20:16 |  #5

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Very pretty swan. Did you get any shots after the landing?


Yep i got this one after she calmed down abit...

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May 25, 2014 08:42 as a reply to  @ Pagman's post |  #6

You still managed to make her look graceful even in a panic stop landing P.
Nice timing and reflexes on your part and hers! The wing position you captured makes for a very pretty image. Well done!

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May 25, 2014 12:05 |  #7

Nicely done.

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May 25, 2014 13:41 as a reply to  @ Lester Wareham's post |  #8

Here's how it started with one swan giving an other the boot.....

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May 25, 2014 13:43 as a reply to  @ Pagman's post |  #9

And this one was just not having any of it and went for cover...

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May 25, 2014 13:44 as a reply to  @ Pagman's post |  #10

While this lady just went to sleep....


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