Tuesday, August 14, 2012

ABC Wednesday: E is for elegant

E is for elegant and I think swans have an elegant beauty.
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Swans also have elongated necks.
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I tried to find a shot I'd taken of swans with bubbling water to use for effervescent but the water was very still in all the shots I could find with a quick look.
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28 comments:

  1. ZielonaMilaAugust 14, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Beautiful photographs, beautiful bird. I am greeting

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  2. photowannabeAugust 14, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Effervescent, elongated elegant necked swans.
    Perfect word choices and beautiful photos.

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  3. Whispering ThoughtsAugust 14, 2012 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful pictures with equally well matched description

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  4. mrsnesbittAugust 14, 2012 at 12:59 PM

    Excellent choice for ABC E week!
    Love swans - had an experience once with Trumpeter swans! lol!
    Denise ABC Team

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  5. RajeshAugust 14, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Wonderful shots of ducks.

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  6. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 14, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Yes swans are the Epitome of Elegance! (And your photos are the epitome of photos!)

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  7. EG CameraGirlAugust 14, 2012 at 1:57 PM

    Yes, they truly do look elegant...when they have been swimming in clean water as this one has. :)

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  8. Roger Owen GreenAugust 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM

    they are indeed elegant. obviously they take after you!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  9. MarthaAugust 14, 2012 at 2:54 PM

    They also like to eat, and don't have very good etiquette. Rather grabby, in fact. :)

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  10. AnnAugust 14, 2012 at 3:01 PM

    Oh I quite agree with all of your adjectives. What a wonderful creation.
    Ann

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  11. NaniAugust 14, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Beautiful shots...

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  12. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsAugust 14, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    Beautiful variety of photos capturing the elegance of the swan! That long neck adds so much grace to this bird!

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  13. MerylAugust 14, 2012 at 6:10 PM

    Great visual image for elegant!

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  14. The PoetAugust 14, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    My dear friend,
    The pictures are beautiful. You did a great job!!

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  15. Lynette KillamAugust 14, 2012 at 7:48 PM

    Oh, lovely shots! I rarely get a close up look at swans in my corner of the world, so your photos were much enjoyed...:)

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  16. Black Jack's CarolAugust 14, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    Swans are indeed elegant and I could imagine the effervescent photo, even though you didn't find it. I'm hoping the swans in your part of the world are not pinioned, as ours are at Stanley Park in Vancouver.

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  17. lotusleafAugust 14, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Great shots!

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  18. KateAugust 14, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    Both the swan and your photos are elegant! Kate ABC Team

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  19. JanetAugust 15, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Swans are certainly among the most elegant of creatures. I'm always reminded of "The Ugly Duckling" story.

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  20. LaloofahAugust 15, 2012 at 7:25 AM

    I hold swans in high Esteem, and agree that they are the Epitome of Elegance! Though you'd wished for Effervescence, I think the tranquility of this water adds to the Elegance of your beautiful photos. I Especially Enjoyed the first one - so beautiful!

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  21. Chubskulit RoseAugust 15, 2012 at 8:54 AM

    Elegant indeed, I love the reflection.

    Encouragement
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  22. New York ErraticAugust 15, 2012 at 11:07 AM

    Nice shots!

    Chris H
    ABC Wednesday
    E is for Elephant Evolution

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  23. Gillian OlsonAugust 15, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    Beautiful birds, excellent pictures; they sure are elegant.

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  24. CheriAugust 15, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Yes, elegant indeed. Thanks for sharing these beautiful birds with us.

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  25. joanneAugust 15, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    I love to watch swans take off and land in water....they just don't look as graceful as they do swimming serenely...great pix

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  26. IndraniAugust 16, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Yes, I do agree swans are the most elegant of all birds.

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  27. LmkazmierczakAugust 16, 2012 at 3:37 PM

    Engaging photos....love the reflective qualities♫♪

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  28. AnonymousAugust 21, 2012 at 11:38 PM

    the feathers, the curve of the neck, yes very elegant

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