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©Delores J. Knowles 2008 -- Mute Swan (Cygnus olor) Native to Europe and Asia, they were first introduced into North America as a decorative waterfowl for parks and zoos. By the early 1900’s, a number had escaped into the wild and Mute Swans can now be found from New England south to Florida. Although their name is “Mute” Swan, they are not mute, but their calls are quiet and do not carry very far. Despite their beauty and graceful appeal, they are a very aggressive bird. Photographed in Polk County, Florida.
27 Comments
BILL NAGY 28 Jan 2008
A beautiful portrait, Delores. All of your exotic bird photos are great. BILL NAGYBetty Fletcher 28 Jan 2008
How do you do that? Absolutely spectacular! BettyMichael Manning 27 Jan 2008
Great clairty and detail!Sigridur Bachmann 24 Jan 2008
Excellent photograph clear and strong colors and very well compoced !!!Jessica Courtley-Rose 24 Jan 2008
AMAZING~! The colors are striking!merle cruser 24 Jan 2008
Very vivid. wonderful capture!!Jodi Keys 24 Jan 2008
This is amazing and the clarity is perfect. I love the drops of water!mel taylor 23 Jan 2008
Wow! This is an amazingly sharp and beautiful image, Delores! melJohn Sweeney 23 Jan 2008
What a great shot! Love the beads of water.Anonymous Guest 23 Jan 2008
Great photo. I love the additional effort to put some information with the photo too. Thank you, Delores. -GregPat Abbott 23 Jan 2008
Very nice, she is lovely.KC CHANG 23 Jan 2008
PERFECT!!Ruth Kauffman 22 Jan 2008
WOW, Delores...your pics are so exquisite in their clarity and composition!!! So beautiful...Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 22 Jan 2008
GORGEOUS Portrait of a Mute Swan!!!Superb camera work,Delores!!!Just love the profile and the water droplets!!!:)Alberto D'Assumpcao 22 Jan 2008
Excellent capture again, Delores!Olga van Dijk 22 Jan 2008
Dolores, this is a BEAUTIFUL shot of this swan. My mom lives on a houseboat near AMSTERDAM (the Netherlands) and there are a lot of swans surrounding her boat. Not always fun since they're extremely defensive...Emily Reed 22 Jan 2008
WHAT A GREAT PICTURE OF A SWAN!Barbara Stock 22 Jan 2008
What a noble and elegant bird!!! Beautiful capture, wonderful details!!!!Nira Dabush 22 Jan 2008
What a splendid composition..a marvelous portrait ,DeloresLili Segal 22 Jan 2008
Fantastic capture, Delores! Wonderful shot and most interesting text!Gabriele Swanson 22 Jan 2008
beautiful captureJoanna Jungjohann 22 Jan 2008
gorgeous, graceful captureCindy Lemoi 22 Jan 2008
Perfect up close & personal, beautiful & fantastic swan.Pamela Davidson 22 Jan 2008
Beautiful shot as always Delores. I love your bird captures. :)Peter McPartlin 22 Jan 2008
What a superb photo,can even see the water droplets glistening in the sun.well doneBarry Huyett 22 Jan 2008
nice PIC!Leah Jaarveth 22 Jan 2008
amazing capture!!