The downward movement of the wing flap lets us have a good look at his face and see the outward side of his wing. gb10022

The streamline look has been a part of my birds in flight portfolio and it seems to be growing. Maybe soon I will upload my cormorant in streamline mode and my heron in streamline mode. gb10023

The best detail in a bird in flight photo comes to those who wait. It takes the right intensity of light, the right angle of approach of the bird and many other factors to achieve a photo as clear as this one. gb10024

Like an angel on a Christmas tree the great tit spreads his wings as he is about to land. gb10025

As the great tit flies off from the tree his is in his upward wing flap as he makes his escape. gb10026

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The swan looks like he has swam into icy waters with an iceberg ahead. Reality is a cloud being reflected in the water. sku sw10001

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Splish splash I was taking a bath - as the song goes. sku sw10002

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Swan pursuit is a name derived from watching too much of the Olympic cycling in Rio with its "Team pursuit". A male swan with this bodyguard duties for his newly formed family. Seven of this little family members do need to be kept safe as they grow up towards full[...]

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The sunset was the last hurrah of the day I was heading home. Suddenly the sun reflected in the water and swan began to wing flap. sku sw10004

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE To be right place - right time with a swan in flight has been a very rare experience. For the swan to be both low and close was special. sku sw10005

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Sunset is a wonderful time to wait for after photography all day. Nature saves the best for last. sku sw10006

Simplicity is the key to cool photography. Less clutter means less distractions. When a scene gets am unusual water colour it helps. sw10007

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Swans have an iconic shape and a sense of majesty. Their beauty tries to be accentuated by the colour of the water. Sunset ROCKS. sku sw10008

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Mother and cygnet who is nearly ready to learn to fly - with the other six in close proximity. sku sw10009  

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Prouder than proud the little fellow swims ahead of his mum. The six others are just to the left of this scene. sku sw10010

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE This colour in the water was a "one day only event" - never seen again. Autumn can bring deep reds and orangy reds and late afternoon sunlight lit up her face perfectly. sku sw10011