60 Swans a Swimming
by Laurel Best
Title
60 Swans a Swimming
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Laurel Best
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Photograph
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I visited LaSalle Park in Burlington to see the trumpeter swans that overwinter there and I was thrilled to see over a hundred trumpeter and mute swans. Luckily for me the untagged mute swans were out in front and the trumpeter swans had stopped fighting long enough for me to snap this shot. It was an overcast day perfect for picture taking and the slight fog gives the picture a dreamy effect. I took the picture from a low vantage point so the snow frames the shot in the front and Hamilton and the Skyway Bridge are in the background. I am pleased with how it turned out and I am happy to share this image with you.
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March 7th, 2013
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Mary Myers
Good lord, this is something that is exceptional!!!! You didn't state the time of the year but I take it that it is migration time. With the orange bill, I think they are Mutes which are more common but still exceptional. Marvelous opportunity. The few added ducks just add a little extra interest. Oh, I like and thank you so much for sharing your catch.
Laurel Best replied:
Thank-you Mary! It was in February the swans overwinter in Burlington. The swans are mostly Mute swans but there are a lot of Trumpeter swans too with the black beaks. Your kind words mean so much, thank-you!
Hany Jadaa
Hi Laurel; as I said before, this is an AWESOME image. And more awesome to know that it is now featured with the QE Park Culture and Community Center here in Oakville. What an great way to start 2014! I'll drop by in the next few days and say hello. All the best to you in 2014. Hany
Laurel Best replied:
Thank-you Hany for your wonderful words. All the best to you in 2014 too! Laurel
Barbara McMahon
Congratulations Laurel on your 3rd place win! Beautiful capture of these delightful swans! v
Susan Kinney
Great image.. love the title too.. v
Laurel Best replied:
Thank-you Susan, I am thinking of naming other works after that famous Christmas song. Thank-you for the vote too.
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