Shy swan

Not really - she may look as though she's turning demurely away but in fact she had come charging up to let us know who's boss. Taken yesterday at the park on my way to Downing Site. And at least it's not a bike.
Three good things:
1. The sun came out today
2. The sun is going to come out tomorrow
3. Having a lovely walk with not 100% necessary wellies on...

[Cherrill]

What a beautiful shot Judith....such detail! We are all mentioning the sun!! It makes such a diference!

[Diana Moss]

Perfect close up of this beautiful swan

[Maggiemae]

I know they can be quite aggressive and have a very sharp nip! I can see the look in its eye!

[Rosie White-Hlouveraki]

Fabulous close-up!

[Mair]

Beautiful detail.

[Rosie Kind]

Wonderful close up - Fav

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Gorgeous crop!!!

[Lisa Stein]

Wonderful capture. She does look like a little wallflower. Great crop.

[Alison Tomlin]

Composition is everything. Looks shy and elegant from here. Like the close crop.

[Pat Knowles]

You were very brave to get so close & I have checked you had your nifty fifty on! It does look like she is sizing you up for an attack, you did well to stand your ground, love the water sparkles.

[Malc Bird]

Lovely to see the sun! This is a nice close-up - looks like she's sizing you up

[Cathie]

Lovely capture. Love the water droplets on the swan.

[🐓 Patricia Fletcher]

A wonderful close-up of this lovely swan.

[🐞Lucy Dolittle]

Beautiful detail, just lovely

[Sue Rose]

Stunning! The crop and the detail is beautiful. A definite Fav for me.

[Humphrey Hippo]

Love the water droplets.
They usually look like this just before they try bite your hand off. ;)

[Laura Thornton]

Incredible close up. Fav!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful capture. Love the water droplets on her, too.

[John]

Aww cute, watch they do that just before they attack :D

[bernadette mcelligott]

fave Judith, love the way you cropped this and the water droplets, fab

[Jo]

Lovely shot Judith I especially like the water droplets and the crop works really well.

[Christine]

Great close up. Love all the water droplets

[Dave Griffiths]

Very doleful. Nice image.

[Judith Johnson]

So sharp - great image.

[Jen Hudson]

Beautiful close up. The water droplets and her head feathers are so delicate.

[Netkonnexion]

Wonderful closeup.

[Juliette Packham]

great droplets. and HURRAH to a little bit of sunshine at last...though it was foggy when i got to Dublin tonight...I'll be mad if they don't have sun here tomorrow!!

[Boxplayer]

No you're lying - butter wouldn't melt. Love the droplets.

[Jerri]

absolutely gracefully gorgeous.

[Anwan]

Superb shot! Yes, those water droplets are fabulous. Great framing and color too.

[mum13/Michelle]

love this shot! I think your pov is great...

[Peggy Sirk]

Simply stunning. Love the crop and the color...and the water drops are so wonderful.

[Nic L Taylor]

oh fav :)

[Terry]

very nice Judith

[Gina]

Awesome detail.

[Jane Pittenger]

Lol! Great detail of this aggressor

[Lisa Pouncy]

Beautiful close up xx

[Barb Smith]

Oh, my, Judith, this is just wonderful. Perfect focus, crisp, wonderful crop. How brave of you to get so close. I was quite surprised to see you nifty fifty here. Those girls can be pretty aggressive.

[bmnorthernlight]

gorgeous detail!