White Swan

© Kay E. Mahoney

White Swan

Uploaded: November 08, 2007

Description

Taken in Anderson Indiana at Shadyside park while on vacation. Lots of ducks in ths area. Only saw one swan. Looked so beautiful gliding in the water.

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 08, 2007

Lovely image you have here, Kay.


Dominick #781507

Beth J. Orick November 08, 2007

Yes, so very lovely!!! #5044295

Sam Britt November 08, 2007

Beautiful, Kay. Great lighting & reflection. #5044375

Roger Bernabo November 08, 2007

great pic kay! #5044504

Eugenio Diaz November 08, 2007

Kay...what a great portrait, Technically and artistically excellent
Awesome reflection and beautiful contrast between the dominat colors, the White and the Black..SUPERB!!!
Eugenio #5044603

Charalambos Beslemes November 08, 2007

Great image, I like the reflection #5044618

Amber Kennedy November 08, 2007

Super! This is lovely. #5044739

Ellen Hodges November 08, 2007

Beautiful image! #5044977

Sherry Sturgis November 08, 2007

I love this image, Kay! So very beautiful!!!! #5045249

Niels Sandal November 08, 2007

Beautiful picture of the swan. The droplets with mirror image and the ripples in the water add alot to the picture. #5045660

John Connolly November 08, 2007

A well seen, wonderful capture, Kay! Your reflections are nothing short of awesome! #5045920

Kathy Reeves November 08, 2007

Such a beautiful and elegant image Kay!! Fantastic reflection!!! #5046163

frank w. degenhardt November 08, 2007

Kay- Sometimes a photo is so great all you can say is Fantanstic.
Have a wonderful day #5046385

Renee Doyle November 08, 2007

Beautiful capture of this magnificent swan Kay!!! Fantastic reflection!! #5046462

Erika Haight November 08, 2007

Amazing reflection shot Kay~ Nicely captured~ erika #5046792

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna November 08, 2007

Beautiful in every way, Kay!!!!! ♫ k #5047289

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 08, 2007

truly beautiful with a perfect elegant reflection... well done! #5047623

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 09, 2007

Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful comments. #5049372

Cyn Valentine November 09, 2007

Beautiful and peaceful..stunning image Kay! #5049398

Jennifer L. Alder November 09, 2007

Wow--- what a soothing image!!
Terrific light and reflection, Kay!
:) #5049479

Teresa Burnett level-classic November 09, 2007

This is so beautiful Kay. I love the dark background and really love the drops of water from his bill. #5049783

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 09, 2007

Exquisite capture Kay and the dark bg really makes it work. Great reflective image. #5050000

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic November 09, 2007

Beautiful image Kay, I love the reflections !!! #5050277

Anita Hogue November 09, 2007

Gorgeous capture and wonderful reflection! #5050539

Karen Slagle November 09, 2007

What a beautiful swan image, Kay, and I love the dark water and reflection. #5050646

November 09, 2007

An extraordinary reflection Kay. Very cool the deep black contrast. **B** #5050911

Bill Brelsford level-classic November 10, 2007

GREAT REFLECTIONS AND CONTRAST-SUPER SHOT #5053039

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 10, 2007

Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful comments. #5053072

Joseph N. DiGilio November 10, 2007

Nice work, Kay. Beautiful capture and composition to compliment an elegant creature. #5053124

Dr Silly level-classic November 10, 2007

Beautiful, love the effection. And you also have a wonderful week-end. :O)
#5053314

Susan M. Campbell November 10, 2007

A lovely image Kay. The black background makes this beautiful swan stand out so nicely. Wonderful work. #5053881

November 10, 2007

Very nicely done Kay. :) #5054131

Amy JACKSON November 10, 2007

Wonderful image, Kay!! #5054356

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 10, 2007

Gorgeous and elegant, Kay!
--Lisa #5054364

Ermanno Radice November 10, 2007

Excellent composition, wonderful reflections and background, Kay!! #5054378

Lynn Haack November 10, 2007

Lovely swan image....my inspiration also! Such elegant, graceful birds...gives a sense of peace and tranquility! Love the dramatic lighting and excellent detail. Lynn #5055916

November 11, 2007

This is perfect. I love everything about it
#5056510

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 11, 2007

Thank you everyone for all of your wonderful comments. #5057265

Inge Linden November 11, 2007

Wonderful image, Kay!! #5058324

Lana Arcemont November 11, 2007

Lovely Image, Kay #5058609

Bob D. Hall level-classic November 11, 2007

Congrats on your EFP, Kay! Let me know if this doesn't win! #5059270

Brett Dolsen November 12, 2007

Beautifull Kay and Congrats on EFP!!
Brett #5060994

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 12, 2007

Thank you Inge, Lana, Bob,and Brett for your comments. #5061620

Angela Azzinnaro November 12, 2007

WONDERFULLY BEAUTIFUL capture Kay!!!!! #5063353

Julie Turner November 12, 2007

This is really beautiful Kay. The reflection is just perfect. Good luck because I think you have a great chance with this shot!! #5064367

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 12, 2007

WOW, AWSOME capture and reflextion girl!
Hope we see this one again!!! #5065023

David Phalen November 12, 2007

An excellent capture of a beautiful bird!! #5065154

Linda Boehme level-classic November 12, 2007

Kay, this is absolutely beautiful! Well done! #5065169

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 13, 2007

Thank you Angela, Julie, Nancy, David, and Linda for all of your comments. #5069084

Allison Gaulin November 15, 2007

How lovely! What a beautiful image, Kay! #5076510

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 15, 2007

Thank you Allison. #5079313

Sandra Schlesinger November 19, 2007

Truly eye-catching: dramatic contrast and lovely reflection. #5098227

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic November 19, 2007

Thank you Sandra. #5099007

Linda A. Braddock December 08, 2007

Kay, I love this photo. Beautiful!
Linda #5184263

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic December 12, 2007

Thank you Linda for your comment. #5201904

Fanie Heymans December 30, 2007

WOW!! Excellent composition. Which it was mine. #5270645

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic January 02, 2008

Thank you Fanie for your nice comment. #5281184

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