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no matter how hard i tried i could not manage to get this shot without any swans swiming past so i'm leaving them in hope you like it
many many thanks for all the cc for a safer passage and to ann and anthony for there user awards they are all so very very much appreciated Wink
andy

Camera:Nikon D90 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:18-55
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Title:the ghostly presence
Username:andylea andylea
Uploaded:20 Jun 2012 - 7:09 PM
Tags:General, Landscape / travel, Sunrise, Swans, Wildlife / nature
Votes:109

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canonfan
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:11 PM
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Beautiful image Andy. Well done
Jim

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CarolG
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:12 PM
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I love the swans, Andy, so glad they wouldn't perform for you Grin Carol

zapar40
20 Jun 2012 - 7:12 PM
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lovely tones, sky and foreground.
ant.

saeidNL
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:14 PM
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Great shot,Andy , like the tones ,colour and light in this fine capture,very well done,
Saeid

JenniCh
20 Jun 2012 - 7:23 PM
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Great composition, beautiful colours, a real winner!

Jenni

WindowonWildlife
WindowonWildlife (e2 Member)
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:24 PM
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Stunning work Andy, the colours are superb mate.

lifesnapper
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:24 PM
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Great title Andy, with or without the Swans Smile A very good atmosphere and mood here.

John Smile

jdinne
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:25 PM
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Brilliant Andy, colour, light composition all superb and those swans, the magic touch Smile Excellent.

John

sable
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:27 PM
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A beautiful image - Elizabeth xx

morpheus1955
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:29 PM
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Stunning shot Andy, fabulous light, and for me I think the swans add a little something Smile

Hugh

Suehh
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:45 PM
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Lovely comp Andy - but I just adore those wonderful colours/tones - and yes the swans are a beautiful addition

Last Modified By Suehh at 20 Jun 2012 - 7:46 PM
SUE118
SUE118 (e2 Member)
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:48 PM
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Beautiful image Andy.

Snapitt
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20 Jun 2012 - 7:55 PM
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A stunning capture Andy. Love the delicate colours in this I like the swans.

Jane

Badgerfred
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:08 PM
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A super, well composed image Andy,
Fred.

bunbeam
20 Jun 2012 - 8:14 PM
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more awesomeness
bunSmile

JanieB43
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:14 PM
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Gorgeous !!! Glad to make it the Readers Choice !!!

Jane

AnnChown
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:15 PM
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Nature eh?!! Fabulous and interesting foreground Andy to this image with your usual magic light!
Ann

gingerdelight
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:15 PM
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I have to say that I rather like those swans! A stunning image Andy!
Carol

PinkK
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:19 PM
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Stunning image as always

WhiteRose1
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:23 PM
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Beautiful serenity, Andy.

Dave

Growmore
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:25 PM
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Beautiful tranquil scene Andy and a lovely mood in the sky.

Gary

RonnieAG
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:32 PM
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Beautiful pastel tones and and interesting f/g with good lead in from the chain. Up to your high standard as ever, Andy.
Ronnie.

Last Modified By RonnieAG at 20 Jun 2012 - 8:34 PM
dawnmichelle
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:33 PM
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stunning .. love seeing your pics they are always so beautiful

hmmm are swans not just large ducks? great sky for the longish exposure good motion in the clouds nice work as always Andy

GrahamGrinGrinGrin

cleg
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20 Jun 2012 - 8:43 PM
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Stunning.
Adrian

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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20 Jun 2012 - 9:04 PM
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love the inclusion of the swans Andy
Beautiful shot
Lillian

Steve-T
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20 Jun 2012 - 9:20 PM
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Good lead in to the boat and the slightly cloud movement certainly adds. Steve.

taggart
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20 Jun 2012 - 9:21 PM
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You have added some blue and it settles in very nicely-- a good addition!

pluckyfilly
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20 Jun 2012 - 9:21 PM
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love it and the sunrise/set

Mynett
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20 Jun 2012 - 9:23 PM
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the movement of the swans and the clouds against the stillness of the scene brings calm and serenity

Linda

Brian65
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20 Jun 2012 - 9:26 PM
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Lovely colours and comp, love it Andy.
Brian

sweetpea62
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20 Jun 2012 - 9:43 PM
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Beautiful Andy..Lin

Rolepics
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20 Jun 2012 - 10:04 PM
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Beautiful image, swans includedGrinGrin
Carole

mikbee
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20 Jun 2012 - 10:11 PM
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A fine shot Andy,
and some rust too !!
Mick.

Irishkate
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20 Jun 2012 - 10:16 PM
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Excellent composition with boat nicely placed below horizon line.
The old anchor provides a nice lead in to the boat.
Gorgeous light as always.
KateGrin

DarylH
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20 Jun 2012 - 10:27 PM
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They say never work with animals or children. Should we add swans to the list?

Great shot Andy, works well with them

Tynnwrlluniau
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20 Jun 2012 - 10:27 PM
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Great visual anchor Grin Fine image, Andy.
Alun

NeilWigan
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20 Jun 2012 - 11:22 PM
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The swans give it a bit of a ghostly feel Andy.

netta1234
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21 Jun 2012 - 7:36 AM
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Beautiful imag Andy,I like the swans there
NettaSmile

annettep38
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21 Jun 2012 - 7:42 AM
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it is a rare beauty Andy. Now the swans belong there, like the mud and the algae.

WesternRed
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21 Jun 2012 - 7:55 AM
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It's not the swans Andy. Me thinks you got a cracker here.
Well done. WesternRed.

barbarahirst
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21 Jun 2012 - 7:56 AM
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title spot on as always .... a superb image

Carrie_1
21 Jun 2012 - 8:29 AM
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Another stunning shot.
Caroline

Michaela_Solway
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21 Jun 2012 - 8:36 AM
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The swans serene appearance doesn't distract, but enhances.. Wonderful capture as always

EMJAYCEE
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21 Jun 2012 - 8:53 AM
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Supreme excellence Andy.
Joa n.

Cor
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21 Jun 2012 - 9:07 AM
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TOP *****
Cor.

bill33
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21 Jun 2012 - 9:57 AM
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Love the soft pastel colours and the excellent composition Andy, the detail as always is top class, very well done, Bill.

Joline
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21 Jun 2012 - 11:41 AM
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I've never seen swans in the wild, so it's a treat for me.
Beautifully composed in your uniquely beautiful style.

danbrann
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21 Jun 2012 - 1:32 PM
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It's a goodun even with the swans.

hasslebladuk
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21 Jun 2012 - 5:11 PM
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This shot ahs got a lovely feel to it Andy stunning shot
mike

gilbo
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21 Jun 2012 - 5:38 PM
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Another fabulous image and apt title ! Great to see. Gill

evelen
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21 Jun 2012 - 6:35 PM
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wonderful shot colour and detail Andy.
eve.Smile

Maiwand
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21 Jun 2012 - 7:02 PM
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Cracking good shot Andy.
Ron

Billyray
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21 Jun 2012 - 7:24 PM
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Another superb shot Andy, excellent colour and viewpoint.
Ray

moiral
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21 Jun 2012 - 7:33 PM
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I didn't notice the swans to start with, but think they have a lovely ghostly appearance in the shot. Beautiful shot. Moira

xwang
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21 Jun 2012 - 7:33 PM
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Beautiful colour and light.. the sun is still shining.. not mineGrin.. raining all day again!Grin Great shot!

brownsilent
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21 Jun 2012 - 10:23 PM
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Another cracking image Andy, superb colours.
Johanna

ugly
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22 Jun 2012 - 6:50 AM
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I like the colour and tones with all the detail...
Very nice comp...
You done very well and with lots of people flowwing you now... Great work...

Dave

ElaineGregg
22 Jun 2012 - 10:55 AM
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I like the swans, they give an air of mystery - super photo, just what we are all coming to expect from you. Thank you very much for your award for Little Red's eye it is much appreciated.
Elaine

stephenscott
22 Jun 2012 - 12:30 PM
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Lovely shot Andy, Great colours, Nice one..

Regards


Steve...

accipiter
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22 Jun 2012 - 6:58 PM
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I love the image and the 'ghost' swans too. A

ChiliMan
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24 Jun 2012 - 3:05 PM
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I'm generally a fan of "the scene is what it is"...and therefore don't bother cloning out power lines or lampposts and stuff.

As for waiting for things to get out of the way, I think these swans fit into the picture perfectly, Andy.

Gorgeous light and shot.

Besides, at that time of the day, the light changes so quickly. If you'd waited for the swans to go, you might've lost some colour.

Andrew

Source
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24 Jun 2012 - 10:42 PM
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A beautiful capture and a great title
-source

Fefe
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26 Jun 2012 - 7:51 AM
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Wow! Love the colour and fg in this oneGrin
Diane

LexEquine
29 Jun 2012 - 4:15 AM
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"Brilliant!!" ~ Peter Wink

Glostopcat
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2 Jul 2012 - 8:42 PM
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Such stunning serenity Andy, I'm glad you included the swans they add so much to this image. I normally like to include wildlife and farm animals in my landscape, they usually add interest unless they are looking away from the camera or doing something silly. I agree with Andrew I don't like to clone things out unless they look completely out of place

Last Modified By Glostopcat at 2 Jul 2012 - 8:43 PM
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