Good Morning
Swan on the River Great Ouse Ely Cambridgeshire on the morning of 30th December 2008
Olympus E-520….70-300mm lens
Focal Length:169mm
Aperture:6.3
Shutter speed:1/800
ISO Speed:400
Hand held
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Lori Peters
This is so perfect, George! Great work. xo
George Swann replied
Hello Lori…Thank you so much for the kind comments…also thanks for making this a favourite…could I wish you and your family a very happy, peaceful and healthy New Year…especially young Aidan!!
midzing
beautiful shot George,,,love the detail,,,well done
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Wendy..happy New Year to you…glad to see the Christmas present is finally up and running!!
Irene Burdell
Wow George this is a fantastic shot and close up , great light as well. Has to be a Fav.
George Swann replied
Happy New year Irene..thank you for your kind comments…thanks for making this a favourite and for all your kind support!!
David Robinson
What a fantastic amazing close up George … tis fabulous!!
George Swann replied
Thanks so much for your very kind comments David..a Happy New year to you!!
George Swann
Dorit
Brilliant capture George…. fantastic detail and wonderful warm colors… a beauty. And what a start into the New Year!
George Swann replied
Thank you Dorit for your lovely comments, and of course your continuing support!!
Richard Veal
Nice capture George.
Good clarity and sharpness also.
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Richard, I really appreciate your comments!!
krafty
Fanbloodytastic Georgie…wow the details and the clarity are stunning…you have excelled yourself..I love this..perfection epitomised.Into my Faves…Bravo.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
George Swann replied
Happy New Year Cynthia..Glad you like it, thank you for your kind comments and the favourite…thank you for all you continuing support!!
kalaryder
Outstanding portrait
George Swann replied
Thank you Michael for your kind comments…Happy New year to you!!
SandraRos
Goodmorning my dear friend, this is a lovely capture !! Still in the UK at the moment and have had a few lovely frosty mornings well below freezing point. It is just wonderful and beautiful to see.
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Sandra for your kind comments and all your support..I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas…and wish you a Happy and Peaceful New Year…..glad to see you are enjoying your trip!!
jacqi
A superb capture George, perfect in every respect XX
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments…and all your support jacqi….a Happy and Peaceful New Year to you!!
Catherine Veal
God George you’ve changed.lol wonderful my dear friend.hugs for the New Year,x
George Swann replied
Do you think I get more handsome as I get older Catherine??...many thanks for your kind comments…and all your continuing support… a Happy and Peaceful New Year to both of you!!
hilarydougill
absolutely glorious portrait of a very handsome swan, beautiful capture George, all the very vest to you and yours. love and hugs and blessingsxxx
George Swann replied
Thank you you so much for your kind comments and all your support Hilary…...may I wish you a very Happy and Peaceful New Year Hilary xx
George Swann
Catherine Veal
Of corse you do.x
Yool
Exellent lighting and sharpness my friend straight into the favorites!!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments Mariola…thanks also for the favourite….may I wish you a very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!!
lorilee
Beautiful color and detail – fantastic!!!!!!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your very kind comments Lori…may I wish you a very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!
Lois Bryan
Oh my GOODNESS George!!!! Look at this extraordinary detail!!!!! WOWOWOOW!!!! Well done, my dear friend!!!!!! Gorgeous!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments Lois…may I wish you and your family a very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!
dinghysailor1
fantastic detail in this closeup capture of your namesake..
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Maggie, ( i am not as good looking)....may I wish you a very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!
DottieDees
WOW! Good morning to you!! This is an amazing capture, George…instant fav!
George Swann replied
Many thanks Dottie for your kind comments…thanks for making this a favourite!!
Paulette x
Beautiful clear image
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Paulette…I appreciate it!!
LYN EVANS
Ooooooooooooooooh he’s gorgeous. Fantastic profile George….brilliant shot
George Swann replied
I was hoping you would comment Lyn…thank you so much for your lovely comments, I really appreciate them, but of course you are the tops with the Swans!!
naturelover
Just terrific George- the lighting is superb!!
George Swann replied
Thank you so much Pauline..I really appreciate your kind comments, and your continuing support…here’s wishing you a very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!
picketty
well it has all been said..I feel I could reach out and touch this bird. I think it knows it is picture perfect
George Swann replied
Thank you Frankie…I appreciate your comments!
Tessa Bishop
Beautifully crisp, lovely lighting
George Swann replied
Thank you kindly Tessa…I hope you had a good Christmas and New Year!
Robert Elliott
beautiful
George Swann replied
Many thanks Robert!!
Smudger
superb well done
George Swann replied
Thank you Steve..much appreciated!!
anisja
Beautifully done ! Great photo ! Happy New Year George !
George Swann replied
Thank you so much anisja…and I wish you a very Happy and Peaceful New Year!!
Sensiworld
Beautiful !
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments Sylvia!!!
Karen Betts
Absolute stunning piece of work. The detail ia amazing. you have caught the majesticness of the swan beautifully well done.
George Swann replied
You are too kind Karen Thank you!!
Ginger Barritt
WOW! Amazing shot!
George Swann replied
You are so kind Ginger….thank you so much!!
Agnes McGuinness
This is fabulous, George. Great detail. And so noble looking. Agnes xx
George Swann replied
Glad you like it Agnes…thank you for making this a favourite…many thanks for your kind comments!!
webbie
Beautiful portrait George:)
George Swann replied
Thank you Thelma, you are so kind…thanks for making it a favourite!!
ChelseaBlue
Superb picture, great clarity and colouring
George Swann replied
Thanks Big Phil, sorry I don’t know your name….thank you for your kind comments..and also for looking!!
LindaR
exquisite portrait of this swan ~ Trumpeter right? love the light and colors xx
George Swann replied
Thank you so much for your kind comments Linda….I appreciate them…thank you for looking..It is actually a Mute Swan, very common in the UK!!
Pamela Jayne S...
It’s all been said – stunning and an instant fave!
TracyD
Perfect George love this one too!
George Swann replied
Glad you like it Tracy…Swan’s are so Photogenic…thank you for the favourite!!
Rebecca Bryson
Lovely swan and the clarity is amazing :)
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments Rebecca….thank you for looking at my work and adding to your favourites…thank you for the watchlist..and it is a pleasure to meet you!!
Rebecca Bryson
My pleasure to meet you too!
John44
Well although Mr Swan looks angry to that disturband George with his camera.. its a razor sharp and well composed shot..
Than ..Kings Lyn.. I remember.. aways came near when crossing from the Hook of Holland to Harwich .. Maybe next time a cup of coffe for me and we chat about photography.. what you say George?? Big smile from Holland
John
ApeArt
another great shot! fab!
George Swann replied
You are very kind Jane, thank you!!
coolart
Excellent my sister has exactly the same shot down to angle etc but her bird is wet her name is suzanne storm just joined but I must congratulate you on the sharp focus so well done hugs x kind man x
George Swann replied
Thank you for your kind comments Rebecca…..and thanks for looking!!
George Swann replied
I have looked at the Dumfries Swan….as you say almost Identical….thank you for the Favourite Rebecca!!
AnnDixon
FANTASTIC image,