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!MimosaMicheMichelle! says:

Exquisite!!
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!MimosaMicheMichelle! says:

Graceful!
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!MimosaMicheMichelle! says:

Beautiful!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

!MimosaMicheMichelle! says:

A joy and wonder to see!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

♥Flá♥Lopes♥ says:

great shot. i like it!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

pauline_iow says:

That is the most beautiful swan shot!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Sunset-girl says:

Beautiful!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

This is astonishing. The lighting. The image...

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ecstaticist says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Ecstatic Imagery, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

miraculous shot, Alex. A real beauty.

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yaxchibonam says:

Wow! It really does this species proud! reminds me of rice paper.
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pop500km says:

love it!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

andrewrosspoetry says:

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

huseyn fazyl says:

great shot love this one
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Britzi says:

This is just magnificent, one of THE most beautiful and elegant swan images I have seen so far! Perfect light, perfect clarity, perfect image!!!!!!
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LightSpectral says:

Oh my God... this is divine...! The light... simply incredible!
Have an as light filled sunday!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave JG says:

Gorgeous!
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woso says:

Very nice shot, gorgeous light !

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Unix SA says:

WOW ... Amazing shot !!!

......KUDOS !!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Martin-James says:

Most attractive image of a popular subject that avoids being a cliche, well done!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

alight says:

luminous and beautiful ~~

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

sandro47 says:

Molto molto bella!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Vanda's Pictures says:

Very beautiful and such a wonderful title!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Linda Cronin says:

So elegant and so beautifully lit.
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Nektos says:

Very nice light. Great shot
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

milla45 says:

spectacular shot!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

myjuditz says:

Elegance and beauty at high level, splendid shot !

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Nedieth says:

The shape of the neck, the light... Beautiful!
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luca_eos(ok-but-totally-off-flickr!!!) says:

Wow, really splendid shapes! Have a great sunday!

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Herbsee says:

whoa. its like..its preparing for a serious hame-hame wave!

nice composition. i love the lighting
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

William Dalton says:

Could have been for Valentine's too.....notice the somewhat heart shape of the wings and body?
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarey* says:

I noticed the heart shape too... this is really lovely
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

dragonseye says:

wonderful backlighting--this really is an ethereal swan.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Julian W says:

Really nice catch!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

*Rosemea says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Search the Best...Invited Photos Only, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Gorgeous!!!
What a beuaituful light!!
You are early today...
for Sunday....
Have a great week ahead!
XOXOXOXOX
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Yener ÖZTÜRK says:

Beautiful shot ;)

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Java Cafe says:

The symmetry is spectacular! Wow!

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klausthebest says:

Seen in

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justfordream says:

I saw this in the 10+ Faves group and Faved it.

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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justfordream says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called jusTfordrEAM, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Colibrí says:

Simplemente extraordinaria!
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tozofoto says:

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

From Any Angle says:

Absolutely breathtaking!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

etylee says:

Purity!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Britta's world of photos says:

FAVED!
That's a real masterpiece, Alex!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Music Hyun ~ Happy Holidays!! says:

oh, what a beautiful work!!! :))

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

macfudge1 says:

Beautiful light, great image!
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Louise Lindsay says:

Wow- this is etheral. FAntastic-- so beautiful.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Catharina58 says:

Oh my goodness, this is SO beautiful. You were right there at the right time and managed to get the swan in the right position. Very, very well done!!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

CVNguyen says:

very nice pic..
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr Curry says:

Great capture!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

*hb19 says:

amazing alignment to have the center part glow....elegant & pleasant to view Alex......:))

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Andrew Pescod says:

stunning shot and an excellent pose
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Julie Grath says:

Great Capture !
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GUNDOGAN says:

lovely shot
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

nini_filippini says:

a swan + the sun
perfectly mastered
at the right moment
congratulations !!!!
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artofgold says:

WOW....spectacular.....absolutely beautiful!
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PollyMM says:

Perfect !

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mmarsupilami says:

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
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serni says:

lovely! wonderful simmetry :-)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

glidblue says:

Interesting scenery
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Ian's Art says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called SIMPLE., and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

unicorn123 says:

What a super shot. that light is stunning!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Merilee Phillips says:

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

exoticroy~very busy.. says:

great snap shot!
awesome light!
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Faddoush says:

Wonderful shot! love the lighting!

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

crunklygill says:

What a glorious portrait of natural elegance.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Werner Schnell Images (2.stream) says:

I saw this in the 25+ Faves group and Faved it.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

my Colors says:

soooooooooooooooooooooo Beautifu
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Liamfm . says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called picture poems, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

inspired light
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniela Duncan says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called PHODDÁSTICA!!!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wonderful capture! Really fantastic! Congratulations!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Daniela Duncan says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called My Photographic Memory-VOTE NOW FOR FAVE WINTER PIC, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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Debasis ~~ says:

brilliant lighting.....Happy valentine day
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

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awesome!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

suenosdeuomi says:

Exquisite seems the right word here, just breath taking.
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UGArdener says:

Superbly done!
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PAL1970 says:

This is a spectacular image. Congrats on Explore!

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tammyjq41 says:

This is beautiful and congrats on the front page of Explore
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Mary D'Artson says:

It's magic!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

@ires says:

stunningly beautiful light! perfectly
photographed!!!

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Jennifers Photography says:

this is just absolutely incredible. what an image.

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ropefish1 says:

This is spectacular! Great subject, beautiful ripples, and the most amazing light composition.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

pericoterrades says:

Preciosa
Wonderful, this is really
a jusTfordrEAM photo!

jusTfordrEAM
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

_dodo_ says:

Beautiful! Is it real, or am I dreaming :)
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Gary* says:

Stunning Alex, the glow of sun in the neck is perfect!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr CtH says:

Amazing picture.
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rakfb says:

Congratulations. Great shot!
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Janet 59 says:

Stunningly beautiful. I love how you caught the sun's reflection just there!
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justfordream says:

Wonderful, this is really
a jusTfordrEAM photo!

jusTfordrEAM

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iceman9294 says:

Bravo
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Harvey Dogson says:

Wonderful, this is really
a jusTfordrEAM photo!

jusTfordrEAM
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

villy21 says:

wonderful shot , magical

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Ken Blackwell says:

Absolutely beautiful image...the light is magical.

I too haven't been Flickr...ing much lately. Good to hear from you. Best Wishes.
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Valdir Bernarde says:

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Steiner62 (An Animal & his Anima) says:

For Saturday Feb 14th surely Alex!
Amazing capture...whatever the day or date!
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agedsenator says:

Full of beauty, beauty-full !

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yeoldeblackhippie says:

beautiful
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peterastn says:

bright white light Alex. Magical.
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