Managed to capture this as the sunset over Roath Park in Cardiff,
Wales. The sun made this lush pinky colour all over the water - no
Photoshop magic here! - and the way the light bounced off the cygnet's
down was just gorgeous.
My camera setting was on 'High' quality not 'Fine', so it is a bit
'bitty' / pixelly in parts, but I think the composition and light make
it. As an amateur, I am really pleased with it. Oh yes, and it *is*
cute too, apparently! >_<*
This photo was taken on June 4, 2004.
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I am hello, gracey baby, theseanbee, puredieselbc, and 43 other people added this photo to their favorites.
late night movie (85 months ago | reply)
its great, isn't it? i love them to bits.
hey jude, refrain [deleted] (83 months ago | reply)
this made me laugh. though i wonder if the others feel a bit sad.
theseanbee (82 months ago | reply)
Going down the swannie?
Love this - a fav
From the (expressionist photography) group
JenThornton (82 months ago | reply)
Great pic - very summery!
JohnGreenaway (81 months ago | reply)
I love the lighting (and of course the subject!)
americanadian_8 (77 months ago | reply)
Lighting and comp is great. I like the vantage point you got this from.
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pkwan2005 (77 months ago | reply)
Good shot. I would love to see the face of the swams.this was
voted a HIT from.
hit.miss . maybe.why?
late night movie (77 months ago | reply)
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your feedback.
pkwan2005: Here you go - here are the little creature's faces, just for you!
Aitor Las Hayas (77 months ago | reply)
Score 3.5/5 (by the Rate My: Photo group)
late night movie (77 months ago | reply)
Thanks, man!
Terrible76 (77 months ago | reply)
fantastic moment
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paulaloe (77 months ago | reply)
Extremely cute
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DimitriSotiropoulos Photography (77 months ago | reply)
Great!!!
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vlavag (offline) [deleted] (77 months ago | reply)
Scored 9/10 From the 1 to 10 Group
Skylight Photography (77 months ago | reply)
Very nice! Looks somewhat dreamy with the bright harsh sunlight. COMMENTSCOMMENTSCOMMENTS "
Skylight Photography (77 months ago | reply)
Deja Vu! Scored 8/10 From the 1 to 10 Group
danlong (77 months ago | reply)
Scored 7/10 From the 1 to 10 Group
C.A.Taylor (77 months ago | reply)
Scored 8/10 From the 1 to 10 Group
5 for the photo, and 3 for the cuteness factor.
Philip Holloway (77 months ago | reply)
Scored 7/10 From the 1 to 10 Group
cute
Wolfgang Staudt (77 months ago | reply)
Scored * 8/10 * from the 1 to 10 Group
lo712002 (77 months ago | reply)
Scored 8/10 From the 1 to 10 Group
JustJan (77 months ago | reply)
Scored 7/10 From the 1 to 10 Group
Nice shot in difficult conditions :)
Vicki Madden Photography (77 months ago | reply)
What a sweet shot!!
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nolene (76 months ago | reply)
I see lots of swans and have taken a few photos of them myself but I have never ever saw a cygnet getting a piggyback like this. Excellent.
late night movie (76 months ago | reply)
Thanks, Nolene, all...!
JAMES HALLROBINSON (76 months ago | reply)
This pic makes me wanna...
visit a lake where swans live in the spring , in the hope Il see cygnets too
madeofchalk (76 months ago | reply)
This pic makes me wanna... get something warm and fuzzy and hold it close. cute pic.
dominiqueb (76 months ago | reply)
This pic makes me wanna... say : i'm moms favourite, quack quack
CelloPenguins (76 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image! Lovely compostion!
AlexandraPhotos (mac73t) (76 months ago | reply)
What a wonderful shot. I would love to see a baby swan riding on the back of its mother
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c_enever (76 months ago | reply)
This is fantastic!
Andrea&Mike@Flickr (75 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!! Is my fave!!:))
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late night movie (75 months ago | reply)
James: Thanks..! Cygnets are cute when they're like this..!
MadeofChalk: Cheers! Nice icon! O_o
DominqueB: Totally!
CelloPenguins / AlexandraPhotos / c_enever / dino84de: Thanks a bunch, guys!! I am really proud of this one, your comments are really nice to receive.
Candace3122 [deleted] (75 months ago | reply)
Amazing capture...just lovely!! :-)
oh..and it's cute, too, LOL
I saw this in: www.flickr.com/groups/10to25favpool/pool/
alias65 (75 months ago | reply)
great capture
dragonflysky (74 months ago | reply)
How sweet!
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Yatzi (71 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Swan cygnet(s) on their mother's back, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Shaz_UK (away) (71 months ago | reply)
Congratulations! Your photo has been nominated as an "The Unforgetable Picture"
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Festblues ~ [...on Flickr Break...] (70 months ago | reply)
THIS is for sertain an Unforgettable Picture! Congrats in your capture!
Congratulations! Your photo is a favourite in
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late night movie (70 months ago | reply)
Thanks - that is really kind of you!
J☺han (70 months ago | reply)
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uteart (70 months ago | reply)
such an exquisite capture in every way!!!! faved.
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Dreaming ... (70 months ago | reply)
Beautiful
Please add your photo to the Envy of Flickr pool!
irishtermom (70 months ago | reply)
great capture.....so sweet
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*Yvonne* (68 months ago | reply)
Wonderfull photo! I love it!
LarysaS (68 months ago | reply)
Delightful!! -- You're invited to exhibit this image with us, and awarded the "FIRST - THE EARTH!" Photo-ART EXHIB. /+comp. [AWARD + Fav 2] " group
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svenskahr (61 months ago | reply)
so sweeet! Great capture!
beth retro (54 months ago | reply)
this is wonderful, i just saw it in the swan group
Kia & Zeno {slowly catching up} (44 months ago | reply)
So cute! Awwww....
virtual_tony2000 (42 months ago | reply)
Simply Stunning
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Roath Park, Cardiff, and we'd love to have this AND other Roath Park pics added to the group!!!