Preen

Another busy day and another swan photo! Not too happy with this one as the background is a bit messy but it's another day down the line! Had to get pretty close to get this and was a little bit worried they might take offence!

Rivals! http://365project.org/rich57/3rd-album/2011-02-02

Stranger on the shore http://365project.org/rich57/other-album/2011-02-02

[robinwarner]

They look huge...

[Patty Peters]

Nice capture, Rich! I like the splash of color that the background brings!

[marg]

The "messy" background doesn't detract at all Richard. It helps set the scene of where you are. What regal looking birds.

[Von Bilka]

This would just be a picture of some swans without the background! Don't be ashamed of it. I like this picture a lot!

[Constance Brinkley]

I agree with everyone, the background adds to this shot. You did get close for this capture...nice. This iPhone is serving you well!

[Judith]

I was once attacked by a swan when in a rowing boat, so I would never get up this close! This shot reminds me of Adrian Mole & the Weapons of Mass Destruction :)

[Judith Greenwood]

We have a swan called Mr Asbo in Cambridge - infamous for attacking rowers - bit harsh as he's only protecting his young but I wouldn't like to take him on!

[Charlie Stratford]

aww the boat is called penny lane!

[clarebear]

Nothing wrong with a bit of activity in the background - I like it! Glad you got out of this shot safely...

[Shannon Pitton]

They look huge in this shot.

[Juliette Packham]

love the one on the left with his foot in his face!! great capture