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p.1 #1 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Trumpeter on river with mergansers:



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Seeing Double:


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Baby Let Me Follow You Down:


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Taking It Easy:


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Thanks for looking & take care. Bob

Nov 03, 2009 at 05:50 PM
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p.1 #2 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


The 2nd shot is great!

Mahalo,
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Nov 03, 2009 at 06:46 PM
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p.1 #3 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Nice set Robert.
Looks like the swan is getting an escort in the first one!
Second one is my favourite, you are right it is like seeing double
Martin

Nov 03, 2009 at 06:51 PM
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p.1 #4 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Love the 2nd and the last shots Robert. Very nice.
dan

Nov 03, 2009 at 07:18 PM
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p.1 #5 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Wow, nice! That first shot with the mergs all around the swan is very cool, at least for the subject matter. #2 is very nice also.

I'm now listening to a song (cover) from Dylan's first album... I'm not sure if that was what you intended.

Nov 03, 2009 at 07:46 PM
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p.1 #6 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


The mergies in 1 really demonstrate just how big the swan is! 2 is real nice but the last is my favorite. It is quite a touching scene.

Tim

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:00 PM
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p.1 #7 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Josh, Yes dylan did that song and I was refering to it. Most astute! Take care. Bob

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:02 PM
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p.1 #8 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Tim the last one ( in a color version ) is the cover to my coffee table book Swans of Thorne River. Thanks for looking and commenting. Take care. Bob

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:05 PM
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p.1 #9 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Dan thanks for the vote on the second & last. I have to agree. Take care. Bob

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:06 PM
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p.1 #10 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Martin & Mahalo are seeing double as well. Thanks guys. Take care. Bob




































































Nov 03, 2009 at 08:08 PM
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#2 is so neat! I wonder what they were both looking at - some tasty morsel swimming underneath the surface? I also like the last shot - it's beautiful in a very stark way, and shows their reaction to the onset of cold weather.

Marcy

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:33 PM
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p.1 #12 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Very nice, 2nd and last shots are my fav's here.

Carl

Nov 03, 2009 at 08:51 PM
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p.1 #13 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Marcy & Carl thanks for the kind word about #2 & #4. Here is #4 in color I think a better photo this way :


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See the entire gallery here or try the slide show option .http://northland.smugmug.com/Other/Winter-Swans-of-Thorne-River/7424447_LmUFj
Take care. Bob

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p.1 #14 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Very nice set, well done

Dick.

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:36 PM
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p.1 #15 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Bob - I like the way the muted colors echo the B&W feel, but add a bit of tone to the last shot.

Marcy

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:48 PM
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p.1 #16 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Nicely done, the last shot is my favorite....

Nov 03, 2009 at 11:56 PM
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p.1 #17 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Thanks Dick. Good hearing from you again. Your input is appreciated. Take care. Bob

Nov 04, 2009 at 12:42 AM
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p.1 #18 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Marcy I have to ask you now which photo you prefere, the second or the color version of the fourth. Just curious to see which would be a more usable photo. Take care. Bob

Nov 04, 2009 at 12:45 AM
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p.1 #19 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Jim the last is my personal favorite of the set also. The rear cover of the book uses this shot:


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Do you like it as well as the fourth? Thanks for looking & commenting. Take care. Bob

Nov 04, 2009 at 12:47 AM
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p.1 #20 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Great looking Swans Robert, love that second shot!

Nov 04, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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p.1 #21 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Robert Spencer wrote:
Marcy I have to ask you now which photo you prefere, the second or the color version of the fourth. Just curious to see which would be a more usable photo. Take care. Bob


Bob - Okay, I am getting a bit confused on the numbers and labeling. The second shot is the two swans swimming in unison, right? I love the romantic feel of it. The color version of the fourth is the one that was labeled "taking it easy" in the original B&W version, right? That one has an entirely different feel than the romance, harmony & peace in the unison/swimming shot. It ('taking it easy) is more of a heart-wrenching nature shot about a loving couple surviving hardship in winter. Of the two versions of the fourth shot, I like the color version better because it still has a B&W feel, but adds muted tones to the scene.

I like both; the swimming shot as well as the winter snow shot. I know my responses are real 'girly,' but those are the elements that speak to me in various photographs, and I like the way you have captured the relationship of these two swans (I am assuming it's the same pair - if not, I'm gonna pretend that's the case, for the sake of romance).

Since both are excellent & very appealing, I guess I'd need to know what the ultimate audience and purpose was, and what sort of message you want to convey if I were to pick a favorite. Are you saying you can only use one? If so, can you tell me more about your goal & maybe I can be more helpful? I love them both, so I wouldn't get rid of either one if possible.

Marcy

Nov 04, 2009 at 02:56 PM
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p.1 #22 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Thank you Marcy. I think your reply is most accurate and insightful. I was just testing the waters in an effort to see which photos seem to have greatest strengths.
Your comments are valued. Again, take care. Bob

Nov 04, 2009 at 07:36 PM
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p.1 #23 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


AWESOME set! Makes me wanna put on a winter coat and sip hot cocoa! Very nice Robert!

Nov 04, 2009 at 07:38 PM
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p.1 #24 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Migara do you have swans where you live? You seem to have an appreciation for their beauty. Thanks for looking & commenting. Take care. Bob

Nov 04, 2009 at 07:38 PM
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p.1 #25 · Winter Swans Of Thorne River


Excellent set Robert well done

Garen

Nov 05, 2009 at 12:27 AM




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