The Swan Gang

Tough looking swans gather for bread at the Lough in Cork for bread.

The problem with shooting dangerous wildlife with a wideangle lens is that unless you stick the camera in their faces nobody will believe you were risking life and limb by leaning down right next to them when shooting. Well, I was that close. *gulp*

See how the swan in the background is lunging for his neighbour with a wicked looking snap? He wasn't the only one doing that!

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miguev says:

Great perspective!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Karin Elizabeth {renovating house!} says:

i agree with miguev above, the perspective is fantastic :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

dextr says:

yes, the wide angle works so well here. and the saturation and contrast are great!

1on1
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Dave - aka Emptybelly says:

cool shot... lovely angle/perspective :))

3-2-1
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chaosinjune says:

the contrast adds a mysterious something to your swan gang!! well done!!

3-2-1
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

smalldogs says:

i just love this! beautiful work.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

[Piuma + Charles] says:

Que buena la perspectiva!!! 1-2-3 / 3-2-1
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Manuel Bóo says:

Excelente
lookatme.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

RedHeadMamma says:

Very cool shot!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Trillian McMillan again says:

What a cool shot!! I don`t like swans, they are very agressiv in switzerland. FT.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

OzBandit says:

FT swan lake party
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

serkanizm_83 says:

FT
nice angle
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

oybay says:

FT

Swannie...how I miss ya...my dear old swannie!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mc Lau says:

well , the result was excellent !!!

Congrats!
(Add 1 ;Fav another)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

whitenviro says:

I know what you mean about dangerous. I was once attacked by a "beautiful" swan; it swam all the way across its pond to get me! It grabbed my pant leg and whacked me with its wings. Nice to look at, but not real friendly birds! Nice picture!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

martytdx says:

I like the fisheye effect - but that many swans swimming toward me would make me pause -I'd be afraid they were going to take off my hand trying to get to the bread! (123)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

steph.A says:

Beautiful!

Please consider adding to the group EN MASSE
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Ella88 says:

Wow! This is superb. It's so dramatic
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

chook poo says:

I have heard they are strong enough to break a man's arm with one strike. Gulp is right!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Mark says:

great! I love how that on eon th emiddle right seems to be yelling at the one next to it. love the close up.

(lookatme)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

photine says:

This is cool. I think it shows the true nature of animals that are normally depicted as sweet. Those are some serious looks on the ones in the front.

from lookatme
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

akabyam says:

the first three look as if they wish you ill.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

countvonsexy says:

Mmmhmm.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Grundlepuck says:

Congratulations! This wonderful image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's most interesting photos for 14 Jun 2006. (It is on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

airchayes [deleted] says:

gorgeous!
1Word
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

helenmamj says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Ballydehob,West Cork, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

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