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

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The first of two SWAN TUCK photos - both taken on the same day. The high shutter speed creating a paninterly watercolour effect sku sw10012

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The second of a pair of slate grey swan photos with perfect circles in the water. sku sw10013

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Looking through the thousands of swan photographs to post I came across this image and was so happy with the result. sku sw10014  

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE With a male swan at full speed approaching the bank of the river I captured a super close up. sku sw10015

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE Late afternoon brings with it deep colours and great detail on the faces of swan sku sw10016

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The two parents are in the final stages of teaching one of their cygnets to fly. sku sw10017

CLICK / TAP PHOTO TO ENLARGE The reflection from some nearby buildings creates a great backdrop for the sipping swan. sku sw10018

Reflections are my "friend". They show how still the waters are and create a mirror of the bird above the water.