Trumpeter Swan, Lynde Shores Conservation Area, Ontario
Signs at the entrance to this conservation area ask visitors to NOT feed the wildlife, but this trumpeter swan is very tame, suggesting that it is used to hand outs. This is NOT a smiling swan as I didn't have any food to share with it. Still, it let me take its photo.
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I'd hate to get too close to that razor-lined bill!
ReplyDeleteWow. That's the first time I've ever seen teeth on a swan. Amazing! Thanks for bringing me the experience.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I didn't even know swans, ducks, geese, etc. even had teeth! I know, I'm a country girl, but we've never had water fowl.
He looks dangerous! Great capture.
ReplyDeleteThis picture is both, amazing and lovely!
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This is just gorgeous!! =)
I've just had a blog break.. I always get restless in Spring.. sort of.. ;)
Super cool photo! I wouldn't want to get in its way!
ReplyDeleteSimply amazing shot!
ReplyDeleteNo doubt, this swan certainly was looking for a hand-out!
Terrific shot, EG. I am impressed by the clarity of your close-up.
ReplyDeletewow, what awesome pictures and the sharpness and close-up!
ReplyDeleteTerrific! How close were you! Ah, you were zooming, right? Whatever, it's well done - tack sharp and super colors and you focused on the eye!
ReplyDeleteI hope you were using a zoom lens. :) Super image!
ReplyDeleteCertainly looks like it was being very vocal. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome shot!!
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awww, he has a saw tooth bill ~
ReplyDeleteGreat picture.
ReplyDeleteThis is one gorgeous shot EG. Perfect, and he does look like somebody better get him some food! Hehe.
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I love it! Looks like a smile or a laugh if you ask me.
ReplyDeleteTeresa
Amazing shot! good thing it didn't bite your camera. lol
ReplyDeleteWowee!! Look at all those little teeth that would hurt a heck of a lot if he wanted to bit you. Ouch!! MB
ReplyDeleteI think this guy is laughing. Too cute! Great shot and unique focus.
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot! Even the teeth are visible. I am following your blog. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing shot!!!! I'm loving all that detail!!!
ReplyDeleteFascinating. I didn't know their beaks are all ridged like that.
ReplyDeleteThis could be very dangerous, but it is a gret picture!
ReplyDeleteEG, are you kidding? The only reason people go to Lynde Shores is to feed the birds, squirrels and chipmunks. Next time you go, take some wild bird seed with you. Walk the trails and and hold your hand out with the seed in it and they will come.
ReplyDeleteThe details in the beak are amazing, great shot!
ReplyDeleteYikes! Looks like you'd better get your hand back. He might want a camera for lunch.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Open wide! his dentist loves him!
ReplyDeleteamazing detail in this photo, EG, and a view of a swan I have never seen....
Amazing shot, this critter is full of life, I think..I imagine one smile there! :)
ReplyDeleteLéia
Very nice portrait! I didn't know swans had teeth. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Great job! This photo looks gorgeous. Thanks for sharing.
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Wow...stunning shot. He/she looks mean!
ReplyDeleteThis shot is so fun!
ReplyDeleteCute face. :)
this macro of a beak is fascinating. I love this. the markings and the eye are just gorgeous. what a fantastic photo!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous macro shot!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
who says birds don't have teeth!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow..I love this photo..sorry I haven't been around..I should be now that my Great-grandmother's journal is done....Michelle
ReplyDeleteYou captured some great details of that bill!
ReplyDeleteHappy Macro Monday EG!
Fabulous shot, EG!
ReplyDeleteSpeak to me, baby!
ReplyDeleteVery handsome creature... was it not sounding a warning for you not to get too close? ;-P
ReplyDeleteWow! it's incredible. They usually swam away!
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