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Mute Swan
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Mute Swan

Mute Swan
This swan took exception to me standing at the edge of the pond and started a charge towards me - before getting out of it's way, I managed to get off a series of shots. This one was the only one in focus!

Rosalyn Hilborne, ColRam, Colin Ashcroft, and 13 other people have particularly liked this photo


16 comments - The latest ones
 Jaap van 't Veen
Jaap van 't Veen club
Great action shot.
6 years ago.
 MaggsMep
MaggsMep club
An absolute corker Keith!
6 years ago.
 Amelia
Amelia club
Perfect timing, Keith.now - RUN.
6 years ago.
 Diane Putnam
Diane Putnam club
Oooh, gorgeous shot and such perfect timing! The grey and straw-colored landscape, reflections on the water, action, grace...I love it all! Your animal photography is a real treat, Keith!
6 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
Happy weekend:)
6 years ago.
 Jean
Jean
Oh, you captured that perfectly. That happened to me once. Quite intimidating !
6 years ago.
 Eunice Perkins
Eunice Perkins club
Great shot despite your hurry!
6 years ago.
 Susanne Hoy
Susanne Hoy
Great shot! You caught just the right moment!
6 years ago.
 trester88
trester88 club
Toller Schuss!
6 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
Thanks everyone.....................right place, right time and most importantly I rarely go out anywhere without a camera in hand.
6 years ago.
 John FitzGerald
John FitzGerald club
The swan brightens up that corner of the world, doesn't he? A fine capture.
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to John FitzGerald club
I don't know about brightened up............it certainly livened things up John, but I know what you mean. Glad you like the shot.
6 years ago.
 Colin Ashcroft
Colin Ashcroft club
well done standing your ground And getting one in focus. I failed badly trying to do something similar recently
6 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Colin Ashcroft club
Thanks Colin. I didn't have too many options to be honest - the sea wall was only a few feet behind me..!!
6 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
Wow, now that's the shot I would have liked! You did well to get it Keith!
3 years ago.
Keith Burton club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
Thanks Rosa...............pure luck!
3 years ago.

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