Safely Gathered In

Taken at the end of the day when all the cygnets were safely gathered in and ready for rest.

I too am ready for rest. The last 48 hours has brought about unexpected disruption and concern with my eldest having been admitted to a London hospital after collapsing at work. He is now safely home with a catalogue of tests to follow. But please excuse me having got behind again. After a 2am return from the hospital last night, I am in need of sleep.

[kali]

so sorry for your worrying time, i get this photo title completely, i remember taking walks with my 5 and counting them all frequently... cant do that anymore

[Taffy]

Oh no...I do hope the tests go well for him. So worrying. Your image of the family safely together is quite poignant. Good luck to you all!

[judith deacon]

A beautiful and very pertinent image. I do hope all goes well for your son.

[FBailey]

How scary for everyone - hope the tests sort the problem out quickly. This is a beautiful shot btw

[George]

A beautiful capture and I pray that your son is OK.

[Kahsia]

Wow! What a trying time you’ve had. I hope that your son is OK. Beautiful shot.1

[Clare Gadsby]

oh my goodness helen so sorry to hear this. do hope your son will be okay. what a worry for you all. i'll think of you gathering him in safely, as the mother swan in this beautiful image. the light is gorgeous

[Babs]

What a beautiful shot. fav.

Sorry to hear you are having a worrying time. I hope everything is resolved quickly.

[*lynn]

beautiful ~ fav

[Francoise]

hope all is well with your bambino. The lighting in this is terrific and the vignette works well

[Adi]

This is gorgeous. I wish there was a bit more room at the top of her head. Fav.

[Gayle]

Beautiful capture! I hope everything goes well with your son's tests, Helen.

[Wendy Bowden]

Gorgeous capture, take care so you can take care of him

[haskar]

Lovely shot. Great reflections.

[CC Folk]

Stunning fav!

[Margo]

Just delightful fav

[Chris K]

such a beautiful capture. Do hope all is sorted out quickly.

[Marloes]

Instant fav for this sweet vomp and soft, warm light!

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Sorry to hear about your son - hope all goes well with the tests.

Beautiful capture

[Suzanne]

An absolutely beautiful shot. I hope your son is soon back on the mend, take care of yourself too Helen

[Ethel]

Beautiful image. Health issues are so worrying, especially when it is one of your children. Wishing you all well as tests and treatment proceed.

[HelenM]

Wishing him - and you - well. The swans are beautiful.

[Helen Jane]

@adi314 thanks for the observation. I agree - I cropped too close in an attempt to avoid the swan being placed bang in the middle, and to keep the reflection, but I don't think it would have mattered. I appreciated the feedback.

[Helen Jane]

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Your good wishes and concerns are much appreciated as well as your lovely comments. My son has an ongoing condition - and a long medical history - it looks as though this could be a new complication. We have to learn not to worry and speculate all the time, lest we don't have the energy to deal with the crisis as they arrive.

[Kathy A]

I hope your boy will be ok and such a lovely shot, the light is fabulous

[Marloes]

Good luck with your boy! I know, mothers just go on wortying al their lives about their children. Even if they don’t have a chronic condition. I hope the test results won’t add another difficulty to his situation! Good luck!!