The Black Swan

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12 Responses to “The Black Swan”

  1. Bruce says:

    Love the gentle arc of the swan’s neck, its reflection and how the feathers echo the rippled water. Well done, Ellen!

  2. Thom says:

    Lovely colors and composition. Another “Captcha!”

  3. Simone says:

    WOW! This is absolutely stunning! I’ve never seen a black swan before, and the reflection, especially of the vividly colored beak, is just beautiful. I agree with Bruce, the ripples in the water remind me of the texture of the feathers. Quite a catch!

  4. Jan M. says:

    Pretty.

  5. Jacqueline says:

    Like Simone, I’ve never seen a black swan. You’ve captured it perfectly–I love the way the color of the beak pops!
    “Every lake belongs to the quietness desired by the swans.”
    ― Munia Khan

  6. Bevy says:

    A diamond in the rough
    A life which could be tough
    Unnoticed in black camouflaged physique.
    Alas, all is saved by a startlingly gorgeous red beak!

  7. ellen says:

    Another beautiful quote Jacqueline and another great poem Bevy! I’m so happy that my photographs are the source of inspiration.

  8. Bernice says:

    I too am captivated by the sinchronicity between the feathers and the ripples of the water, and the emphatic punch of the bright red beak. Wonderful!

  9. Carole says:

    Captivating and stunning, I’m mesmerized by the entire composition and beauty of nature you captured.

  10. Karen says:

    Wow! Black swan, almost black water. Beautiful composition.

  11. Cheryl says:

    You are such a resourceful photographer. Where in the world did you find a black swan? He’s beautiful but sinister all at the same time.

    There are also many layers to your work. Not only is this a striking photograph with that flash of red against a multi-textural black background but it is also a symbolic statement about the state of the world. As you know, a black swan represents an unforeseeable, severe event that disrupts everything. I can’t think of a better description of this pandemic.

  12. Anne says:

    Beautiful and unusual. I have never seen a black swan.

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