new kid on the pond by quietpurplehaze

new kid on the pond

En route home from afternoon tea, I stopped by the pond in Bishops Waltham to try my new camera out on the geese.

But they were unco-operative, unlike this cygnet. Wonder what it's doing there all by itself...........
This is absolutely beautiful.
January 19th, 2015  
wow. wonderful and lovely. perfect shy pose, too!
January 19th, 2015  
So elegant.
January 19th, 2015  
Lovely shot Hazel, saw several on the local lake today, we have a lady who goes and feeds them several times a week, they will be OK.
January 19th, 2015  
Ah ! Hazel , this reminds me of "Spotlight on Sally " !!
January 19th, 2015  
One of your lovely circle shots Hazel! Hope you are liking your new camera!
January 19th, 2015  
great effect there, well done
January 19th, 2015  
Lovely
January 19th, 2015  
Beautiful . Great capture, colors and water capture . Fav.
January 19th, 2015  
Great shot :)
January 19th, 2015  
@happypat

It's fabulous, Pat, shan't want for another. Now Ray is not worried about me buying a new camera - but he's counting the lenses!!
January 19th, 2015  
waiting for you of course
January 19th, 2015  
@pinkpaintpot

I must admit that the closer it swam, I hoped that if it got out I should be able to retreat over the muddy ground without falling into the pond!
January 19th, 2015  
now that would need someone else with a camera. they are a bit scary
January 19th, 2015  
@pinkpaintpot

I'll forgive you that comment, Linda!
January 19th, 2015  
@quietpurplehaze I have three lenses for mine, one that came with it, one I got free & another I have just bought.....I need a good zoom then I am happy!
January 19th, 2015  
Lovely capture and a super spotlight effect
January 19th, 2015  
Beautifully captured!!! Love your spotlight on this lovely cygnet!!! FAV!!!
January 20th, 2015  
So pretty!
January 20th, 2015  
Awesome picture.
January 20th, 2015  
Lens fever is a dangerous thing - just ask my husband! Great picture - I like your circular composition and the almost monochromatic color. Beautiful details too.
January 20th, 2015  
Yet another wonderful photograph , your range is awesome
January 20th, 2015  
@happypat

You sound in the same position as me, Pat. I had a kit lens with the camera, have bought a macro lens and just about to take delivery of a fast prime lens. I'll get my zoom later, using the bridge 24x zoom for nw.
January 20th, 2015  
@khrunner

Oh dear, Kathleen, better not tell Ray that what I've got is called lens fever - makes it seem really real!
January 20th, 2015  
@pennystot

Thank you, Penelope, you are so kind. I just love playing photography and it's handy that I am retired and also have Ray and Neil to help in the house!!!
January 20th, 2015  
A wonderful capture
January 20th, 2015  
beautiful capture!
January 20th, 2015  
Very nice image, Hazel. Fav.
January 20th, 2015  
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