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Seraphim gets up close and personal.
I never heard of swans being vicious, so maybe that's why I did not fear Seraphim's playful nips.
Maybe he just senses I am Alpha Female and knows better than to mess with me.
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This photo was taken on May 11, 2005 using an Olympus C120,D380.
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Fib [deleted] (97 months ago | reply)
I'd drop the camera and run!!
Great shot...well done.
Kren [deleted] (97 months ago | reply)
Kiss right back :)
Cebhfhionn (97 months ago | reply)
Or maybe he just knows that you are big wuss and can't bear to hurt you! ;o)
smiling_da_vinci (97 months ago | reply)
Swans have a bad reputation. But in fact you only have to be careful with them when the male protects a female with off-spring. I am sure Seraphim ( I love that name) is harmless. And he knows very well that you feed him. And the saying goes:'Don't bite the hand that feeds you.' ;)
lunaryuna AGAINST CENSORSHIP [deleted] (97 months ago | reply)
oh the goodness of it :D :D :D
This is just awesome!!!
tschopper (Tom Schopper Photography) (97 months ago | reply)
Careful, Jolene - it'll be awfully tough to work that shutter button without an index finger. It *would* make you eligible to serve chili at Wendy's, however.
terrors (97 months ago | reply)
super shot! he actually looks like he is doing a donald duck imitation even tho he is a swan. :)
Marion J. Ross (97 months ago | reply)
hi, seraphim!!!
great shot!!! never been this close to a swan before...
do they leave slobber on your lens?
cobalt123 (97 months ago | reply)
I love this! Thanks for sharing your Seraphim.
Buddha smiling (97 months ago | reply)
Anything for the shot. Nicely done, liking the new spot I see? Look forward to the wonderful swan images you will capture this year.
elston (97 months ago | reply)
He's becoming a regular flickr star.
OldhaMedia (97 months ago | reply)
hehehe... had to post him again today... It's Happy Furry Friday (Feathers included)!
foreversouls (97 months ago | reply)
FANTASTIC!...when good swans go bad!
the bright field [deleted] (97 months ago | reply)
Amazing. Mildly scary, but amazing.
Airchild (97 months ago | reply)
You are really brave!!! When they get really angry they could wreck a boat!
fofurasfelinas (97 months ago | reply)
great capture!!!!
Nicky Perryman (97 months ago | reply)
Great pic! It almost looks like a comic book image!
e X i t 1 3 p h o t o g r a p h y (97 months ago | reply)
yikes!!!
john curley (97 months ago | reply)
yooooowwwwwccchhh!!
great shot!
cybersooz (97 months ago | reply)
Wow, that is some close shot!
SeenyaRita (97 months ago | reply)
going in.....
emdot (97 months ago | reply)
ai yi yi! you are a brave woman. i wanna second the comment about seraphim being a great name.
aMbiAncE mOushKiLa (97 months ago | reply)
evil swans... eeeeevil fucking swans !
drp (97 months ago | reply)
He's the Alpha Male of the lake...you move in and stake your claim as Alpha Female...you KNOW you two are going to knock beaks whenever possible.
Jane_W [deleted] (97 months ago | reply)
Yikes! I probably would have been off at that point too! I can see you and Seraphim forming quite the duo.
gardengal (97 months ago | reply)
YAAAAAAAAY!
rougerouge (97 months ago | reply)
wow!
that s akiss!!!
LugoLounge (97 months ago | reply)
Wow nice shot
Yes swans are mean
tarotastic (97 months ago | reply)
Brilliant close up. You've been faved!! I had a close encounter with a swan who took immense interest in my sandwich when I was in Lausanne, Switzerland. Check it out if you get a chance!!
www.flickr.com/photos/tjt195/13542591/
Buddha's Elf (97 months ago | reply)
there is a special power for innocence, andthis picture is truly up close and personal - wow
jon
Scootie (97 months ago | reply)
swans and geese are renowned for their temparament. some places use them as guard 'dogs' as they are quite territorial and like to make a lot of noise :)
Ziko (97 months ago | reply)
woow. now thats a closeup
rageforst (97 months ago | reply)
wonderful zoom
Lycurgo C. Querido (97 months ago | reply)
GREAT!!!
Buntekuh (97 months ago | reply)
Fantastic capture.
viewfinder [deleted] (97 months ago | reply)
a splendid pic, jolene!
belliebottom (97 months ago | reply)
honk!
Iseult (97 months ago | reply)
Do be careful with Seraphim, meaning keep your face out of grabbing range. Swans can get quite aggressive at times, and can bite really hard if they want to.
Marshall24 (97 months ago | reply)
Great photo! I doubt I would get that close to any swan, unless I was putting it in the oven.
I've never seen a swan's tongue so thanks for the enlightenment.
shadowbox (96 months ago | reply)
I can vouch for what others have said. Swan bites hurt like hell...almost as much as the ridicule you have to endure from others who ask: "You were attacked by a what???"
Hadjek [deleted] (96 months ago | reply)
yeah these chickens are vicious! If you swim too close to them.. they can kill you.. this actually happened once in my country. what a way to go right? =) killed by a large chicken. more like jaws.
wakopaco (95 months ago | reply)
did he slip you the tounge?
Cilest (95 months ago | reply)
great catch. very nice one. looking dangerous.
NYCArthur (94 months ago | reply)
We've got swans here in New Rochelle - at the twin lakes at the high school - they are pretty tame but will protect their babies. One lady got a broken finger from a perfect hit with the Male Swan's wing.
Here's a peaceful pic of him -
www.flickr.com/photos/nycarthur/30766494/
Where is Avalon??
dora. [deleted] (94 months ago | reply)
Wow, what a shot!
Reciprocity (92 months ago | reply)
Hiss'n Kiss?
GGoddessS (81 months ago | reply)
Well, here's one thing you and I know, thoat not a lot of people do...Swan 'nips' are funny...and harmless :) My sister used to pinch me harder when I was a kid!...lol...Lovely shot!
"Maddy" [deleted] (79 months ago | reply)
Your Swan is very beautiful, I have seen all the photos of him here and I know your feeling about this prince (:-))
yeimaya (77 months ago | reply)
J. When you get a chance could you pull all the Serephim pictures together as one story? It is a wonderful one but is scattered all through animal encounters.
OldhaMedia (77 months ago | reply)
Sure thing, Gale... should I post them in a new topic with small versions pasted into the thread?