Taking off by rosiekind

Taking off

The little duck was taken by surprise when this swan decided to stretch her wings and take off. I've had a fabulous day and got some lovely shots today at Priory Country Park. I have discovered a secluded lake which doesn't have a lot of people near it which means that I can get some nice photos. This is actually Mummy swan and she decided to spread her wings a bit and to be honest I think she was showing off for me! First she flew one way along the lake away from the cygnets and then she flew back the other way towards them. It enabled me to get some nice shots but I liked this one which funnily enough was the first one I took!
Great capture of a decisive moment!
June 12th, 2014  
Love the way she's just skimming the water on the take off - nice catching the splash behind her.
June 12th, 2014  
Lovely shot.
June 12th, 2014  
excellent action shot
June 12th, 2014  
great action shot, love the shape of the wings you have captured here
June 12th, 2014  
Super action shot -A fav
June 12th, 2014  
Good timing, nice shot, I like the reflection too
June 12th, 2014  
Love those powerful wings pulled forward. Great shot
June 12th, 2014  
Good timing! I like the splash from the swan!
June 12th, 2014  
A great action capture.
June 13th, 2014  
A wonderful capture!! They're so ungainly when they take off!! FAV!!
June 13th, 2014  
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