Swan Song

Jane Best

Swan Song

Reflections of Fall leaves on Lake Susan in North Carolina with two swans enjoying the water and the late afternoon sun.

Swan Song belongs to the following groups:

All About Water, All of North Carolina, Americas ~ Rural, Urban, Wild, Free, Falling Leaves, United States and Waterfowl Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Swan Song by Jane Best
Swan Song by Jane Best
  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Jane this is so beautiful- the colours and reflections are stunning!!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, naturelover. Glad you like this one.

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Love those swans and the red and blue reflections … lovely picture!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thanks, FelicityB. This photo was taken from the underside of an arched stone footbridge.

  • ATBTBR

    ATBTBR

    Jane it’s beautiful!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Amy. Was a lovely Fall afternoon.

  • Tania  Biancon

    Tania Biancon

    Lovely photo. So peaceful.

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Darcygirl. Usually there is only one swan on this little lake but on this particular day there were two gliding around together.

  • mazzfarrell

    mazzfarrell

    This is very nice, good shot

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, mazzfarrell. Glad you liked it. This has been a particlulary lovely Autumn season.

  • mlou

    mlou

    Great shot, Jane! Love it!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you for your compliment, mlou. Glad you enjoyed this one.

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Such a peaceful looking scene, love the backlighting on the swans and the reflected Autumn colours are a delight, beautifully captured Jane,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Rod. This tiny lake,Lake Susan, is always picturesque. Thanks too for commenting about the backlighting. I thought it helped the swans stand out even more in contrast to the darker water background.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Absolute perfection Jane!!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you Gwenda. I really enjoy walking and photographing here. I haven’t tried it yet but there is a lovely mountain stream that flows into it. Another photo opportunity for another day.

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Fantastic shot, love everything, colour, reflection and such a dreamy mood.

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you Paul. So glad you enjoyed this photo. It is a lovely and peaceful little lake.

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    The colors are gorgeous in this image! Excellent composition!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you Joanne. Is a very peaceful place and nice walking trail around the little lake.

  • PrincessVicki

    PrincessVicki

    What a fantaastic shot! beautiful work here Jane!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you,, Vicki-lee. There are endless photo opportunites around this little lake. I always enjoy visiting it.

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    So beautiful…great composition and colors…and I love the reflections

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Thank you AnaCBStudio. Autumns are too short!

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    This is awesome, love the reflection and colors in the water.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Amazing capture…......

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you Antanas. I always enjoy visiting this picturesque little lake.

  • Marianne  Venegoni

    Marianne Vene...

    Very beautiful, excellent work!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, photoeyes. It was a lovely Fall afternoon and I spent an enjoyable hour or so just following these lovely swans around the lake and photographing them.

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Gorgeous colours!

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Thank you Helene. Glad you liked this scene. Was a lovely afternoon.

  • David Clark

    David Clark

    just stunning - the backlighting on the swans is perfect and a couple of floating leaves in the foreground - wow wonderful – I just want to sit there and watch – dave—thanks for the comment on my heron also – dave

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Davidid. Yes it is a very peaceful little lake surrounded by mountains.

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Thank you, David. Yes it is a very peaceful little lake and many people just sit on the benches and watch the swans and enjoy the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

  • viki66

    viki66

    You sure have an eye for the best compositions. Beautiful!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you Violet. What a nice compliment! I studied the photo afterward and then did some cropping to try to improve the composition so am glad you liked it.

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Beautiful colors and reflections, love the arch!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, dolphindancer. I enjoy watching these swans. They are SO graceful as they glide around the lake.

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    PHENOMENAL SHOT!!!!

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, ,Al. What a life. Swim around a lake and enjoy the scenery.

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    Jane, this is an absolutely stunning picture! The graceful curves of the swans accentuated by the blue and orange reflections – Wow! Who could ask for more! It’s perfect! – Pat

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you Gardenerpat. I really enjoy visiting this little lake which is about 1 hour from my house.

  • Jane Best

    Jane Best

    Thank you, gardenerpat. I am glad you like this photo. Actually I was going to delete this one but after cropping, I decided I really liked it.

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    Very elegant Jane

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you NautilusBlue. Glad you liked it.

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you NautilusBlue. I enjoy watching these two swans.

  • Braedene

    Braedene

    Missed this Jane – a stunning and elegant shot of two beautiful swans. Love the colouring and light and the title is perfect. Liz

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you Braedene. I enjoy visiting this little lake and village. It is about 1 hour from my house.

  • Priscilla Turner
  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, Priscilla. I enjoy watching these swans. They usually have the little lake to themselves.

  • kingfisher

    kingfisher

    Jane, this is such a beautiful and peaceful setting. The rich colours in reflection make this picture! Well done.

  • Jane Best replied

    Thank you, kingfisher! Am glad you enjoyed this one.

  • Claire  Farley

    Claire Farley 29 days ago

    Big congrats on your challenge win!!! Beautiful autumn image it is.

  • Jane Best replied 26 days ago

    Thank you Claire! It was a beautiful and very colorful Autumn day.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell 29 days ago

    Lovely, congratulations on the challenge win!

  • Jane Best replied 26 days ago

    Thank you very much Mary! It was a beautiful Autumn day.

  • DPMMart

    DPMMart 29 days ago

    Absolutely Lovely Jane . . couldnt be better! gorgeous!

  • Jane Best replied 26 days ago

    THank you very much Dan. It was a beautiful Fall day.

  • DPMMart

    DPMMart 26 days ago

    Well, this is an absolutely gorgeous composition . . truly wonderful

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