Swan Song
Reflections of Fall leaves on Lake Susan in North Carolina with two swans enjoying the water and the late afternoon sun.
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naturelover
Jane this is so beautiful- the colours and reflections are stunning!!
Jane Best replied
Thank you, naturelover. Glad you like this one.
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
Jane it’s beautiful!
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Amy. Was a lovely Fall afternoon.
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
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
Great shot, Jane! Love it!
Jane Best replied
Thank you for your compliment, mlou. Glad you enjoyed this one.
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
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
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
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
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
So beautiful…great composition and colors…and I love the reflections
Jane Best
Thank you AnaCBStudio. Autumns are too short!
cdudak
This is awesome, love the reflection and colors in the water.
Antanas
Amazing capture…......
Jane Best replied
Thank you Antanas. I always enjoy visiting this picturesque little lake.
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
Gorgeous colours!
Jane Best
Thank you Helene. Glad you liked this scene. Was a lovely afternoon.
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 – daveJane Best replied
Thank you, Davidid. Yes it is a very peaceful little lake surrounded by mountains.
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
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
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
PHENOMENAL SHOT!!!!
Jane Best replied
Thank you, ,Al. What a life. Swim around a lake and enjoy the scenery.
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
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
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
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
Superb!
Jane Best replied
Thank you, Priscilla. I enjoy watching these swans. They usually have the little lake to themselves.
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 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 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 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 26 days ago
Well, this is an absolutely gorgeous composition . . truly wonderful