The Beauty Within by Clive
Image taken at The Swannery wich is located at Abbotsbury in Dorset UK.
Camera Olympus E-520, Focal length 132mm,
Shutter speed 1/250s, f.5.4, ISO 100,
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Abbotsbury Swannery in Dorset is unique. This is the only place in the world where you are able to walk through the heart of a colony of nesting Mute Swans. A visit to the Swannery is considered one of the best things to do in Dorset.
The Swannery was established by Benedictine Monks who built a monastery at Abbotsbury during the 1040’s. The monks farmed the swans to produce food for their lavish Dorset banquets. St Peter’s monastery was destroyed in 1539 during the dissolution. Some of the ruins are still visible around St Nicholas’ Church in the village. Since that time the Swannery has been under the stewardship of the Ilchester Estates.
Comments
How exquisite! I also love the blue colourations in the White of her feathers and in the water..from pale Blue to Navy..just glorious!
Such a wonderful compliment and fave Marian, thanking you so kindly my friend xx
– Clive
Wow, so beautiful and I love the light. Fantastic capture, Clive!
Thanking you so kindly for your beautiful compliment Esther, so appreciated my friend xx
– Clive
A real beauty, Clive. Lovely capture. Great light through the wings. Agnes xx
Thank you Agnes for your wonderful compliment and also for the fave, appreciated my friend xx
– Clive
This is outstanding, Clive! Simply beautiful, my friend!
Such a beautiful compliment and fave Pat, thank you so kindly my friend xx
– Clive
Thanking you so much for your wonderful compliment Gina, appreciated xx
– Clive
Hugs for the fave
– Clive
Absolutely gorgeous/ great
So appreciate your lovely compliment and fave Meeli, thank you xx
– Clive
A wonderful moment!!!
Thank you so much for your great compliment and fave Andrea, so appreciated xx
– Clive
One of the most elegant of birds. You have captured this one in all its glory. A fav for me mate … Love it !!!
So appreciate both your wonderful compliment and also the fave Janine, thank you my friend, so glad you like it xx
– Clive
wow!!!! Awesome capture Clive!!! I simply love it/him/her!!..xx
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She is a beautiful girl Jan…Thanking you so kindly for your beautiful compliment and aso for the fave xx
– Clive
Beautiful work, amazing lighting
Thank you so much for your wonderful compliment Byron, so appreciated my friend
– Clive