Meet the Family

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Meet the Family

For all those of you who like me, have had enough of Winter gloom and are looking forward to Spring and all the exciting photo opportunities it brings.

Taken on a visit to Stover Lake, near Newton Abbot in South Devon a couple of years ago, the two proud swans swam gracefully towards me with their three young fluffy cygnets as if to say, MEET THE FAMILY

Nikon D100
70 – 300 zoom @ 190mm
1/640sec
CP Filter

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  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    beautiful!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Cheryl,
    Regards, Rod.

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    perfect, dear Rod! Both adults looking inward, perfect composition and framing! :)))
    well done!!! xo

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much dear Nat, only a couple of months to go and we will be seeing sights like this again, I can’t wait,
    Regards, Rod.

  • emolena

    emolena

    WOW !!! WONDERFUL ! Beautiful birds and beautiful reflection! Excellent work ,my friend!
    Regards,Grazyna.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Grazyna, appreciated my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    What a smashing family pic Rod…I do love these birds. They are so beautiful to watch. Gorgeous reflections too. Great shot.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Lyn, thank-you very much my friend, I took this one on a lake just outside Newton Abbot, opposite the Trago Mills shopping complex, if you are coming down this year, I’m sure you would enjoy a visit, the birdlife is plentiful, it’s sign posted Stover Park,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    What a terrific photo, Rod! Very touching, with your description! Thanks again! – Pat

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Pat, I’ve decided to beat the Winter blues by putting on a few images of the better times that lie ahead for most of us, LOL.,
    Regards, Rod.

  • PrincessVicki

    PrincessVicki

    Rod this is precious!! Really well done!! x

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much dear Vicki, very kind of you my friend, I hope you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day,
    Regards, Rod.

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Beautiful reminder of how lovely spring is!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Felicity, with recent weather I’m sure we all need that reminder,
    Regards, Rod.

  • WendyJC

    WendyJC

    gorgeous family and reflections!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Wendy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    Hi Rod…
    It’s so great to see WHITE Swans, as over here in Australia, we only have Black ones.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Larry, many thanks my friend, we do have a few imported black ones over here but the majority are white swans,
    Regards, Rod.

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  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Gorgeous capture Rod :)))

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Wendy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Wayne Holman

    Wayne Holman

    Beautiful image Rod. so well captured and love the reflections mate

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Wayne, thanks so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • davesphotographics

    davesphotograp...

    great capture and love the reflections great colours

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Dave,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Brilliant image, Rod!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Bela, appreciated my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    Beautiful photo, Rod. The reflections and composition are wonderful.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Des,
    Regards, Rod.

  • vadim19

    vadim19

    Very lovely, Rod.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hello Vadim, thank-you very much indeed my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Excellent capture!! Beautiful reflections and great colour!! :D

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Evita, appreciated as always my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    This is a lovely photo, Rod. THank you for posting such a pleasant and lively reminder that Spring will soon be here. THe swans are beautiful. THe reflection and colors are outstanding.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jane, I think we are all in need of a Seasonal pick-me-up, Spring can’t come too soon for me,
    Regards, Rod.

  • EarthGipsy

    EarthGipsy

    Beautiful image – love the reflections and those Signets are so adorable!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Sonia,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Beautiful swans and capture…love the reflections in the very blue water! :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Donna,
    Regards, Rod.

  • PrairieRose

    PrairieRose

    Such a charming image dear Rod…..........your balance and composition is absolutely spot on in this piece…........Bravo dear Friend!! LOVE IT!! Cheers, Rosie :))))

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Rosie, thank-you very much my friend, I’m so pleased you like it,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Fantastic capture Rod!! Looking forward to Spring!! :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Keith, I’m sure we all are my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Terrific shot – they are very elegant

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Kala, they are indeed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Beautiful capture and composition Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Barry, much appreciated my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    The blue of the water is magnificent. Lovely reflections too. Very cute shot of this handsome family.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Carol,
    Regards, Rod.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    What a great capture, Rod. Beautiful reflections!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Barbara, thanks so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    Simply a beautiful capture Rod and you wouldn’t have had long to prepare for this shot either as they were heading towards you at a fair clip. Nice to see white swans again – there are a few out here, in particular at a town called Northam, about an hour and a half east of Perth. Do you still have black swans at Dawlish? This photo is so restful with a “feel good” air about it – family unity and all that. Utterly delightful old friend. Best wishes, Peter

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Peter, thanks so much my friend, yes the black swans are still doing well at Dawlish and have actually spread to quite a few other local waterways in the area, I saw a group of them in a lake near Chudleigh last year,
    Regards, Rod.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    They are just beautiful Rod, wonderful colour and reflections

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Trudi, they are indeed one of the many joys of Spring,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    How beautiful Rod, Stovers a lovely place to visit we go there quite often. One of our black swans is on the nest already, hopefully the sign of an early spring.x

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Catherine, the lake is indeed a wonderful place to visit and there is always so much birdlife there, great news on the Dawlish black swans, I’ll have to try to get over soon,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Lovely wildlife scene Rod, great colours and good reflections …

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Tom, I’m still on a countdown to Spring as you can see, any day I am off work seems to be dull recently and quite bright when I’m in work,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Carol  Lewsley

    Carol Lewsley

    Beautiful capture Rod

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Carol,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    what a wonderful shot! I really love those little ones. So cute! Wonderful image

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Luda, I can’t wait for Spring and the opportunity to see new life like this again,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Malcolm Chant

    Malcolm Chant

    What a beautiful scene Rod so (like you) beautifully composed, this really does indcate a sign of Spring.

    A great Little Family.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hello Malcolm, thank-you very much indeed my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Clark Thompson

    Clark Thompson

    The nuclear family out for a swim… Nice clean photograph, Rod.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Clark, thank-you very much indeed,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Trainman

    Trainman

    Beautifull Rod, my wife goes ga ga when shots like this appear

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Dave, thanks so much, so pleased your wife liked it as well my friend, I must admit I go a bit GA GA myself when I see them up close,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Stunning shot Rod, lovely composition and what a reflection!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Shaun, they do make such appealing subjects, I am looking forward to seeing a few more in Spring and hopefully getting a few photos of them,
    Regards, Rod.

  • John44

    John44

    Dear Rod.. simply: a big 9 on the 0-10 scale
    Regards:
    John

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much John, 9 out of 10 is more than I could ever hope to achieve,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    Excellent capture!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Kathy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Beautifuly captured image Rod..I love that both adults are looking toward the darling children….......excellent clarity, color, depth….and very aesthetic…......full of life, love and harmony!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hello Joyce, thank-you so much for the wonderful comment, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • ldeiter78

    ldeiter78

    Hello!!!! The family is sooooo sweet! Fantastic colors, reflections and the babies are sooooo cute!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Lori, they are indeed cute little fluff balls at that age,
    Regards, Rod.

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    awwww tis is Incredible stunning image Rod ..!!!!!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Shane, thank-you so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Nori Bucci

    Nori Bucci

    Lovely, lovely shot Rod!!! Beautiful!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Nori,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Margaret Barry

    Margaret Barry

    Beautiful capture, Rod. Lovely light, reflections and composition!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Margaret,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Wonderful capture Rod.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Linda, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Rod, what a gorgeous capture!!!! I love the rich color … beautiful proud mom and dad … and these darling babies in tow are just so precious!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Lois, I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s young very soon,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful shot, great reflections !

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Sylvia,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kentuckyblueman

    kentuckyblueman

    Awesome shot,I love the picture,thank for sharing!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Steve, thank-you so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    beautiful !

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you again Violetta, I’m so pleased you like them,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    lovely:)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Perfection Rod, what a great photographer you are…................

  • rodsfotos replied

    You are so kind Gwenda, thank-you my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • lefty1

    lefty1

    this photo rocks, excellent color, dof, exposure, and clarity! top shelf Rod!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi John, thank-you very much indeed my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Bekyy93

    Bekyy93

    awww cute! love this!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    The young are adorable at that age and so graceful as adults, thank-you very much Beky,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Shadowdreamer

    Shadowdreamer

    Beautiful shot

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lynda  McDonald

    Lynda McDonald

    there just is no waterfowl more beautiful than the graceful swan, lovely!
    we have mute swans too but i didn’t know that until last year and i have also seen one single trumpeter swan which is very rare in my area

  • rodsfotos replied

    They are indeed so graceful on the water Lynda, before too long we will be seeing this year’s cygnets and that’s always a great photo opportunity, many thanks,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kevinmawson

    kevinmawson

    Beautiful capture.Very graceful indeed!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Kevin,
    Regards, Rod.

  • KarenMcWhirter

    KarenMcWhirter

    My fave subject captured beautifully.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Karen, they are a joy to see and capture with the new cygnets,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    This is one of my favourite shades of blue. This is very beautiful Rod! And the babies are so sweet!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hello Sharon, thanks so much my friend, swans make such appealing subjects with the young alongside them, not only fun to photograph but I also get a big buzz out of seeing them like this,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Like you, I look forward to spring and the baby critters that arrive with it! What an endearing and beautifully composed image, Rod! ;o)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Krys, it won’t be so long now, Spring is such an exciting time for us shutterbugs,
    Regards, Rod.

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    I love swans, they are so graceful. What a beautiful family !
    Gorgeous blue color of the water . Excellent composition .
    Bravo Rod , I’m favoriting this picture .
    See you soon ! daffo

  • rodsfotos replied

    I enjoy seeing the young cygnets when they first take to the water, one of the many joys of Spring, thank-you very much Daffo,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kimie

    kimie

    Perfect shot Rod, lovely x

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much again Kim,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Oh, Rod … soooo lovely!!!!! How I wish I knew where to find them here … I’m sure they’re somewhere!!!!! They look so incredibly graceful!!!!! A lovely image!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Lois, they do look lovely on the water as a whole family, I’m looking forward to seeing this year’s young swans very soon,
    Regards, Rod.

  • MichelleR

    MichelleR

    This is extremely precious!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Michelle, I am always happy to see new young swans take to the water for the first time,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Ingz

    Ingz

    really lovely family picture, the reflections are wonderful…...just picture perfect.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Ingrid,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Gorgeous Beautiful colors, perfect shot!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Gail, I am looking forward to seeing this year’s young cygnets, and hopefully get some images of them,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gavin Maginness

    Gavin Maginness

    Simply awesome Rod. You have presented this majestic bird perfectly.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Gavin,
    Regards, Rod.

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    I had forgotten to favorite this superb family of swans .
    I enjoy beholding them, they are so cute.
    Amicales pensées, Daffo

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Daffo, very kind of you,
    Regards, Rod.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    A beautiful Swan Family Rod,the parents surely look very proud when they were showing their pretty babies to you..:) You’ve captured this Family so well in the lovely blue water and the reflections are just wonderful. Many regards, Henri.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hello Henri, thank-you so much for the wonderful comment my friend, much appreciated as always,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Rick & Deb Larson

    Rick & Deb Larson

    OH, how very PRECIOUS!! A great/beautiful family capture. Take Care ~ Deb ~ :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    I do love this time of year with new life all around, thanks so much again Deb,
    Regards, Rod.

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Really lovely!

  • rodsfotos replied

    I took this one last year and somehow haven’t found time to get some of this years young cygnets, many thanks Hillie,
    Regards, Rod.

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    I think it has all been said….Well done mate.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much John,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Oh thanks so much for sharing…this one is just priceless!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Leilani, so pleased you enjoyed this one,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LeilaniMelayna

    LeilaniMelayna

    Yes! Thanks, Rod!

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