Now (actually last week)
What a difference the light makes. The day my husband and I visited this harbour last week the light was harsh, not a cloud in the sky. These are Mute Swans that stay in the vicinity all winter and were a bit miffed that I hadn't brought any seed to feed them.
FYI: The swans I posted last week HERE are Trumpeter Swans, which I neglected to tell you.
Then (end of December 2015)
As you can see in the second photo, the sky was mostly overcast.
I am joining Wednesday Waters HERE.
So that's where the swans from Frenchman's Bay went.
ReplyDeleteI see they turned their backs on you..
ReplyDeleteQuye lindas fotos! Beleza, calmaria por lá! bjs, chica
ReplyDeleteYes, they always expect some food from humans.
ReplyDeleteNice!!!!...:)JP
ReplyDeleteho boy...you don't want to miff the swans. They can be mean. ;)
ReplyDeleteSwans can be quite mean, I have been chased a couple of times...
ReplyDeleteBoth photos are beautiful. Oh oh....no seeds means no posing for your camera!
ReplyDeleteLovely reflections in the last photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflections with that much softer light!
ReplyDeleteboth beautiful shots.
ReplyDeleteBoth beautiful images EG but photography wise it is certainly easier when the sun isn't at its peak.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty photos.
ReplyDeletei love the trails he swans are leaving in their wake.. mute or trumpeter is fin with me
ReplyDeleteLovely swans!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos and they portray very well the difference light makes in a shot. Each has its own particular beauty, though. I usually get better photos when the sky is overcast, as a bright sunny day provides too much contrast.
ReplyDeleteLove watching the swans!
ReplyDeleteHello, the swans are a pretty sight! Wonderful capture of the reflections. Have a happy day!
ReplyDeletegorgeous boat reflections!!! pretty swans!!!
ReplyDeletea pleasant scene
ReplyDeleteI really like this post; it is great to go back to the same spot at different seasons/different light. Beautiful comparison. (And of course harbors and beaches are my favorite kinds of places).
ReplyDeleteAlways a delight to see swans & the boats provide a pretty scene.
ReplyDeleteSuperb captures as always and, yes, it is always a delight to see swans -- "in person" or pics, particularly your pics!! Hope your week is going well!! Enjoy!!
ReplyDeleteSwans are such beauties... and they know it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful swans. I love these birds! I greet! :)
ReplyDeleteThey had no time for you since you had no food! The sun is out & bright here today, EG!
ReplyDeleteEG, maravilhosas as imagens! Amei a dos cisnes no lago. Amei a sua visita! Estou a lhe seguir, ok? Beijos! Lindo dia!
ReplyDeleteLove all the relfections
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Boat pictures is a wonderful reflection.
ReplyDeleteThe cloudless sky certainly enhances the picture.I really like the beautiful blue water.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos. The swans are just so graceful - even if they did turn their back on you.
ReplyDeleteI still don't know if I could tell the difference between the two types of swans.
ReplyDeleteEven with overcast skies you captured a lovely reflection.
ReplyDeleteThe sun's rays always make that picture is in vivid colors. Both pictures like me, however. Regards.
ReplyDeleteToo bad you're so far away. I've got some bread they might enjoy. :-)
ReplyDeleteAll swans are just so graceful and beautiful....
ReplyDeletethis place looks so nice and quiet!
ReplyDeleteThe beautiful swans will probably be as glad to see spring as I will. It might be a little intimidating being mobbed by swans for food.
ReplyDeleteLove both images!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful day, and I like a lot of the harbour and reflections.
ReplyDeleteAnd of course also swans are lovely.
Light certainly does make a difference! The first shot looks warmer than last week. I also like the wavy reflections in your second shot. :)
ReplyDeleteBoth are pretty! I like the muted colours of the second pic just as much as the fabulous blue. But where's the ice?
ReplyDeleteSuch picturesque scenes. Sometimes I'd like to just climb into them.
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Magical water reflections. Love the view of the swans in the first photo.
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