The first post of the year brings a little family of cygnets along with two of my favourite graceful Black Swan shots, a close-up preening portrait and a cute little one hitching a ride on its mumma’s back.
It’s always a magical moment to see a raft of cygnets paddling alongside an attentive parent.
I love the two high-key shots and can never quite decide which one I like most. I like the over-the-shoulder turned head in the one above, and the perfect symmetry (and water dripping from its bill) in the one below.
The two high-key shots were taken on an overcast day at the Western Treatment Plant, with the white clouds reflected in the pond. The ruffled feathers look exquisite in this shot.
This swan was snuggled among reeds at a wetland with just a little light shining through. The texture of it’s bill looks quite remarkable.
How totally adorable!
Sharing Black Swans today was a special request from a special friend who has been unbelievably helpful over the past few days. Thank you JB!
Happy birding, Kim
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