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Friday, March 24, 2017

Fly Away

My dream picture of any bird is to catch it spreading its wings - or flying.  
 Sometimes Trumpeter Swans flap their wings as a warning to those nearby

 Sometimes to rearrange their feathers

 And often just before taking off
 Away they go



First time I've ever seen it done in unison - I was, and still am, amazed.

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13 comments:

  1. Margaret Birding For PleasureMarch 25, 2017 at 12:00 AM

    That last shot is amazing. well captured. Have a good week ahead.

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  2. eileeninmdMarch 25, 2017 at 3:00 AM

    Hello JoAnn, you have some awesome captures of the Swans with their beautiful wings spread open. Love the flight shots too. They are lovely birds. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

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  3. TomMarch 25, 2017 at 4:22 AM

    ...pretty in white.

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  4. magnoliasnteaMarch 25, 2017 at 5:54 AM

    These photos are really gorgeous. Love the last one, especially.
    Have a great weekend!

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  5. Debra She Who SeeksMarch 25, 2017 at 7:00 AM

    Helluva wingspread! And that last photo is so fabulous!

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  6. carol l mckennaMarch 25, 2017 at 8:27 AM

    Gorgeous photos of our 'feathered friends' in action ~ Love your header ~ Looks like Spring ~ thanks,

    Wishing you a fun weekend ~ ^_^

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  7. LeaMarch 25, 2017 at 8:31 AM

    Lovely photos, especially the last one!
    Have a great week-end!

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  8. Julie FukudaMarch 25, 2017 at 3:51 PM

    It looks like a synchronized dance. Wish I could pull off something that well coordinated because our school id having a program and each class is doing a song or something with movements AND ... the teachers have a short stint. I can only hope to stand in the back and try to copy what those in front are doing. Joking aside, they look so lovely.

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  9. MarigeneMarch 25, 2017 at 4:33 PM

    Awesome photos of such magnificent birds.
    Happy birthday, JoAnn! Wishing you a great year.

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  10. The Furry GnomeMarch 25, 2017 at 4:51 PM

    Great pictures of the Swans. The last one is amazing!

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  11. RoseMarch 25, 2017 at 6:57 PM

    I like them all, but that last shot is awesome.

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  12. KimMarch 26, 2017 at 1:22 AM

    Magical photos JoAnn. I love the one of the two swans taking off with the glorious landscape as the backdrop. Also the one of them flapping their wings in unison is sublime!

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  13. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 26, 2017 at 7:03 AM

    How beautiful! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend sweet friend. Hugs, Diane

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