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Today we had the first snow of the year. It was a great day for taking pictures. These are the Whooper swans, they are one of our winter visitors at the dunes. Very beautiful birds, specialy if the are in flight.
Spotted on Feb 3, 2012
Submitted on Feb 3, 2012
15 Comments
Thats what I tought as well, thanks
The first is best as #1, as it is best in the small size...
Thanks Jeannette I hade a hard time deciding wich picture to place. I have about fifty pictures of these swans taking off.
Lovely :)
I like #2 and 5 especially...
Thank you Alice and Ogorneau!
Beautiful pictures!
were you this close or did you zoom in?
Thanks Thom!
the wings touch the ys waw
Thank you Mary!
Beautiful birds! Lovely shots too.
Thank you Nopayahnah!
Love the third photo!
Thank you Stain!
Great pictures Tony!