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Friday, 10 June 2011

Swan


I'm still trying to take a picture of a swan that I consider successful.  They won't 'pose' for me at all!  I thought this was really unusual though.  Taken on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal alongside the industrial units at the back of Salts Mill in Saltaire, the foliage and lines of the buildings make this very jazzy reflection.

It is one of last year's cygnets - its brown feathers have almost disappeared.  Two of the 2010 brood of seven or eight survived to adulthood and are still hanging around Saltaire.  I am happy to report that I saw its parents with two 2011 babies the other day.  This year, the Canada geese have reared seven goslings to quite a respectable size, which seems a considerable achievement.  There are so many hazards and predators, not least the sizeable local cat population.

I'm entering Weekend Reflections again this week - click the link to see the other entries, hosted by James at Newtown Area Photo.
I've also started to put some more photos of my recent Lake District holiday on my other blog.
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29 comments:

  1. Unknown10 June 2011 at 07:24

    The first shot is absolutelly amazing! Have a great weekend!

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  2. Martin10 June 2011 at 07:51

    Great first photograph. Talk about the truth being stranger than fiction. Try getting that effect in Photoshop!

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  3. Desiree10 June 2011 at 08:35

    Hi Jenny! I trust all is well your side and that things have settled back into a comfortable pace after all the excitement of the exhibition :) I have been AWOL for a while, but I'm back slowly picking up from where I left off ;)

    The first picture is absolutely superb! I love the ripples and intricate patterns of merging colour. It reminds me of those kaleidoscopes we used to have as children! The effect you have captured here is truly astounding! Well done on 'hitting the jackpot!'

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  4. John10 June 2011 at 08:40

    Animals and children; always a problem. Great reflections though.

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  5. Malyss10 June 2011 at 08:59

    I love the distorsions of the water, while the swan appears still and neat!

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  6. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"10 June 2011 at 09:02

    Wow!

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  7. Dianne10 June 2011 at 13:02

    Love the swirling reflections- so very different! We only have the black swans here in Adelaide so it is lovely to see your gorgeous white swan - very regal.

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  8. Michael and Hanne10 June 2011 at 16:39

    Astounding swan photo! Congratulations! A prize-winner!

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  9. Betsy Brock10 June 2011 at 17:04

    Well, I think that photo is wonderful! How come they won't pose for you? haha. ;)

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  10. Cezar and Léia10 June 2011 at 17:17

    I also love the distortions on the water, this is a brilliant shot, congratulations!
    Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg

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  11. Joanne10 June 2011 at 17:33

    That shot is wonderful, so graphic! Lovely:)

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  12. Sylvia K10 June 2011 at 17:37

    The swan may not pose, but you got an incredible reflection shot! Really superb! Have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  13. Cranberry Morning10 June 2011 at 18:28

    That first photo is stunning with those reflections!! Beautiful.

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  14. 'Tsuki10 June 2011 at 18:30

    That is quite an stunning shot in fact... Those reflections looks so strange, so unreal... Well done, Jenny !

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  15. Kathryn Dyche10 June 2011 at 18:31

    Love that first shot, very unique.

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  16. Laura10 June 2011 at 18:35

    wow!!!! the patterns of reflection in that first photo are incredible...so beautiful!

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  17. RedPat10 June 2011 at 22:37

    Fabulous swan shot! Love all the distorted ripples.

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  18. H10 June 2011 at 22:47

    I love that reflection. The textures are incredible!

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  19. Anonymous10 June 2011 at 23:09

    Greetings From Southern California

    I am your newest follower. I invite you to visit my blog and follow back if you want too.

    Have a Nice Day :-)

    BTW, your swan photo looks great! :-)

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  20. VioletSky10 June 2011 at 23:09

    that non posing swan swam into a fun reflection. makes me think of those carnival mirrors.

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  21. Lili11 June 2011 at 00:48

    What an amazing shot! It makes me want to say the word "groovy" when I look at it. Ha! ~Lili

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  22. Jack11 June 2011 at 01:26

    Your first shot is outstanding, Jenny. Just look at those ripples.

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  23. Pam Lane11 June 2011 at 06:40

    Amazing! I'd settle for this shot any day! I love the ripples, the reflections, everything about it.

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  24. FilipBlog11 June 2011 at 14:48

    Nice effects with the swan

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  25. Simon 11 June 2011 at 17:19

    I LOVE this shot....the abstractness in the reflections and water movment...ooh, la, la. Very well done. Maybe the swan is posing and you just have in your head something different. Who knows?

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  26. Regina 11 June 2011 at 18:11

    Beautiful and very creative!
    Happy weekend reflections!

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  27. forgetmenot12 June 2011 at 04:06

    Great reflection shot--almost hypnotic! Great and creative capture. Have a lovely Sunday. Mickie :)

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  28. Mrs444413 June 2011 at 05:19

    Wow! That IS a great reflection shot. Nice job noticing (and capturing) that.

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  29. Vicki Lane15 June 2011 at 02:32

    A wonderful Op-Art swan shot! Well done!

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