Sunday, January 30, 2011

Juvenile Swan/ Macro Monday

Closeup of Juvenile mute swan

Sort of a "teenager", this mute swan is not yet an adult so still wears brownish feathers and its beak has not yet turned orange. I guess it must have felt sufficiently camouflaged to let me get right up close as its feathers do resemble dirty snow...kind of. It is watching me closely though!

Juvenile mute swan sitting in snow

Adult mute swan



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37 comments:

  1. MichelleJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    What a great close up of this swan. They are such beautiful creatures.

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  2. Kris McCrackenJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    A fine looking bird!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Nice job! The adults are soooo much more handsome than the teenagers! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Kim, USAJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    Super close and personal ^_^
    Macro Monday

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  5. LizJanuary 30, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    so beautiful.

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  6. KarenJanuary 30, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I am a anatidae freak, so I really like these images! Swans are such graceful creatures. Terrific photos!

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  7. Lisa January 31, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Stunning shots. Love the first one.

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  8. Izzy, Emmy 'N AlexanderJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    Wow, such a beautiful bird! I love the faint colors. Great capture! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  9. LornaJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    You never cease to surprise and delight me.

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  10. MyMaracasJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    Wow, what great shots. I love those beautiful brown feathers mixed in with the white, and the dusting of snow on his head is perfect.

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  11. Small City ScenesJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    A beautiful Swan even as a teenager. And he sure is watching you.

    We have lots of Trumpeter Swan here. They have black beaks and black legs and love to play in the mud. MB

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  12. MaaikeJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:45 AM

    great shots!

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  13. JamaJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:04 AM

    These are great photographs!

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  14. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:29 AM

    Fantastic swan macros! Love seeing white swans and their young! In myworld, I only see black swans!

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  15. AndyJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    This swan has lost his urge to fly south for the winter. Too bad.

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  16. Cecilia ArtistaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Great shots!
    The swan is so beautiful!

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  17. eileeninmdJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Fantastc closeups of the swan. It is a beautiful bird.

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  18. Hootin AnniJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Oh my gosh...incredible!!!!

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    Have a super day!!

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  19. DarlaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Interesting, the juvenile looks just as big as the adult but clearly has different markings. I always learn something here.

    Darla

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  20. KathyJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    You certainly captured their beauty and grace.

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  21. Plant ChaserJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    They look so regal. Great capture. -- Bom / Plant Chaser

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  22. Secret Mom ThoughtsJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Beautiful shots of the swans. Love the first shot!

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  23. Cezar and LéiaJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I see this picture, the lovely swan, I have a feeling that I want to caress so beautiful critter!
    lovely eyes!
    Léia

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  24. SusanJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful captures! Thanks for sharing!

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  25. MagdalenaJanuary 31, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Great shots on the swan.

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  26. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful photos!
    I totally love the close up and the one of the adult mixing up with the mallards :)

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  27. LowellJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    You were fortunate. Most birds figure I'm for the birds and head south. Or north. Or east. Or west.

    Lovely photos. So why do they call them "mute"? Or have you explained that before?

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  28. GeorgeJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Your first picture is absolutely incredible.

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  29. "Lillagul"January 31, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Great close up on the young Swan !
    I´m come to think about HC Andersen story/fairytail about the ugly duckling that grew up to a beutiful swan :)

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  30. LauraJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    absolutely gorgeous...oh those sweet eyes!

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  31. Maia TJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Oh, how lovely the last shot is big and small sharing the same environment.
    The macros are amazing too.

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    oh is is beautiful. Great shot. Charmaine

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  33. RoseJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    You really were lucky/blessed to be able to get that close...wonderful shots.

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  34. Inger-MJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Such beautiful swans, it's a regal bird!

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  35. KalaJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Beautiful details of the feathers!

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  36. Beyond the Dog DishJanuary 31, 2011 at 9:37 PM

    I kind of like the brown feathering actually! Amazing you got so close.

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  37. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪February 1, 2011 at 12:51 AM

    interesting, I see swans often, I didn't notice they have orange beaks.

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