angel wings

I asked the zoo keepers about the wings on this male swan, and was told he has angel wing. The last joint of his wings is twisted and the feathers are stripped. In the wild this can lead to early death. He's lucky, though, because here he is cared for.

[Issi Bannerman]

The black and white treatment gives this image a magical feel. Just lovely and happy to know he is a lucky guy!

[Arthur Loosley]

Nice b&w shot, Hazel. I've seen these before; a pitiful sight but the birds do seem to live a near-normal life in a protective environment.

[Mona]

Great picture, great treatment and thank's for sharing this interesting information. Good to know he is cared for.

[Lee]

Interesting, Ive never seen a swan like this.

[Jocasta]

Poor thing - makes me think of the Hans Christian Andersen swan.

[David Lee]

the extra detail and contrast really works for this image - fav

[Lisa Stein]

Beautiful B&W image. Perfect title.

[gloria jones]

Wonderful b/w shot

[Kate Goring]

So interesting, i have never seen this in a swan before. This is a wonderful black and white, I love the water.

[vstap]

Super composition, and capture.

[Jennifer Ruge]

Love the ripples in the water. Interesting bit about the wings.

[PTP: Past their Prime]

Great detail and love the reflection/ripples in b&w. Fav

[Leon Buijs]

Great in b&w, lovely image

[Graham Thresher]

Fabulous shot.

[Gena Pegg]

Simply stunning!!! Beautiful processed. FAV

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page and the PP. Well deserved.

[jackie edwards]

beautiful photo...feel very sad for any swan who might have this condition but glad this one is taken care of...

[Taffy]

he looks very cold and wet. I'd never heard of this condition--the swan is fortunate to have this home.

[Ming Ryan]

Did'nt even notice the wings as the water ripples look so smooth like satin.

[Amanda R.]

Gorgeous creature and the ripples are fabulous! Beautiful shot!

[PhotoCrazy]

Nice image!

[Stephanie Swift]

A beautiful capture with lovely light and detail. I hadn't heard about this wing condition before, and I am glad he's looked after. Fav for this gorgeous picture.

[Ukandie!]

I really like your contrasty b&w processing on this. Add me to the list of people who have not heard about this wing condition.

[Nicole]

a grogeous capture! love the strong b&w! fav!