Father Swan by Stephanie

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21-MAY-2011

Father Swan

Cape May Meadows

I believe this is a male swan as it's partner (mom?) was swimming with their 6 little ones in the pond.
This fella was on dry land (at the edge of the pond) and was hissing at me! :)

Meet Father Swan's family:

Canon EOS 40D
1/800s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso320 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	21-May-2011 06:19:41
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 40D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	300 mm
Exposure Time	1/800 sec
Aperture	f/5.6
ISO Equivalent	320
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	program (1)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto

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MarcViskens		12-Jun-2011 21:25
great shot Stephanie beautiful

Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)		03-Jun-2011 17:08
Fine photography.My vote Paolo

January Grey		27-May-2011 07:29
A wise one, indeed! Beautiful capture, Stephanie. V~

rocky		26-May-2011 13:58
This fellow definitely has his eye on you. Beautiful details and light! =V=

Marisa Livet		25-May-2011 08:51
Very intriguing profile.A nice capture indeed!

j>a>e>17 :):):)		25-May-2011 08:41
beautiFULLL TREASURE & what a GIFT HERE!!!! :):):):)

Patricia Kay		25-May-2011 07:48
Fabulous portrait of this proud Dad....careful when they hiss...they bite really hard Steph...BV

Milan Vogrin		25-May-2011 06:01
Very nice portrait.

Carol Rollins		25-May-2011 04:24
Gorgeous portrait! ~

larose forest photos		25-May-2011 01:55
Love these two photos!! Beautiful against the blue they are! V

Hank Vander Velde		25-May-2011 00:19
Beautiful sharp and well composed portrait Stephanie.

Rick Kobylinski		25-May-2011 00:11
Beautiful image, Stephanie. V. Was this at the birding area near the lighthouse?

bill friedlander		24-May-2011 23:12
Looks like he is giving you the eye. Nice light and details in this portrait. V

Tom Munson		24-May-2011 22:29
Sharp and perfectly framed. Great shot, Stephanie!

sue anne		24-May-2011 22:25
Very pretty and I like the family shot too. V.

Graeme		24-May-2011 22:12
An excellent portrait of this swan, Stephanie.Vote

John Hamers		24-May-2011 21:30
superb close up !! wonderful details !! V

Doug Cruden		24-May-2011 20:52
Handsome...but not to be messed with! Lovely clear shot of this graceful chap

J. Scott Coile		24-May-2011 20:21
300mm allows a safe working distance :-)

Marina Arimany		24-May-2011 19:38
Excellent portrait!

Peter Sussex		24-May-2011 19:29
Cute portrait but his eye contact foretells that would better use a long zoom:) BV

Guest		24-May-2011 18:57
Beautiful capture Stephanie! V

Johnny JAG		24-May-2011 18:21
It's a Mute Swan, but you got the sex right.

joseantonio		24-May-2011 16:56
Very nice close up with lovely details

Margot W		24-May-2011 16:37
God thing this one was not overly aggressive. You might have had to run. What a lovely family picture.

Blandine Mangin		24-May-2011 15:35
un très joli portrait ! v

Aud Elise Sj�s�ther		24-May-2011 15:24
He`s got his eye on you..Love the compo, colors and light! V

Raymond		24-May-2011 15:22
Superbly composed ... great shot Stéphanie.

Gerard Koehl		24-May-2011 15:17
Superbe portrait. V

globalgadabout		24-May-2011 14:42
that's an ominous gaze...great portrait...looks more like a swan though...V

Walter Otto Koenig		24-May-2011 14:41
Very nice portrait Steph. Great lighting and beautiful colors. "V"

Colin Dixon CPAGB		24-May-2011 12:38
bBeautiful shot well captured V

Tom LeRoy		24-May-2011 12:19
Fabulous close-up. He is doing his job to protect his family!V!

Guest		24-May-2011 11:52
Nice portrait. Along with fabulous light, the details are amazing!

Mair�ad		24-May-2011 11:49
Geese are sometimes used as 'watch dogs' so they can be quite protective. Lovely portrait of this guy in nice warm light. V

Zolt�n Balogh		24-May-2011 11:37
A very nice portrait Steph! V

LynnH		24-May-2011 11:36
Oh, they will bite if you don't keep away! Great catch! V

meekam tam		24-May-2011 11:07
Interesting capture with vivid description,Stephanie! V

Jim Coffman		24-May-2011 10:55
What a handsome dude!! V

Yvonne		24-May-2011 09:33
As long as he didn't take it into his head to chase you! Great shot Stephanie! v

Kinga Chwalkowska Zadlak		24-May-2011 09:17
Beautiful! - great portrait! ~V~

Bernard Bosmans		24-May-2011 08:57
Protecting his family, a good and handsome father. Nice portrait Stephanie. V.

Colin Storey		24-May-2011 08:52
Great detailed head shot. v

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