Comment from bd shutterspeed
I love this the water the rest of the story ... hmm always wanted to know who Mom was and you captured her. So So Well done !!! This is just more then a moment .
hope you have a Great Weekend!! Bev :)

 Comment Written 30-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 30-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Bev for your lovely comments and top rating, highlyt appreciated

reply by bd shutterspeed on 30-Jun-2018

And you are so Welcome :)

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
:):) A fine entry for the contest. Fits the bill!:):) This is a wonderful shot of the birds! You have timed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2018

many thanks sesha

Comment from Sange
The Little Skipper at the Helm!
Full speed ahead mom!
Too darn cute. I can see another one peeking out in front.
Nice white balance control and fine focus. A bit more space on right would be better.
This is adorable!
Nice work YOU!

 Comment Written 15-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 15-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Sandra for your lovely comments

Comment from Paul G.
Ohhh. And don't get close. Mom will rip you apart. I have seen protective swans (and geese). It is not pretty.

Love the image, though. Well played. Nice focus. Great framing. Best of luck.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018

thanks a lot for your nice comments

Comment from cleo85
It is a fun-photo. That little one looks as if it is the only rider, but I think can see half of the head of a siebling when I look closely.
It probably will do well in the contest, because in my opinion it is an unusual capture. It is a bit to dark, but I guess you cannot change the exposure. Cropping seems the only allowed change. Is it?

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018

thanks a lot cleo;
I took many pics with different exposures; I kept the exposure on the dark side in order to avoid blown outs

reply by cleo85 on 15-Jun-2018

You're very welcome. :o)

Comment from Barbara L.
This is so cute with the little cygnet's head sticking up from under the mom's feathers! You captured them at a nice angle with the mom looking toward the camera and a good view of the little one's face. This is a perfect entry for the contest! Best of luck!

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Barbara for your nice comments

Comment from helvi2
I like the little skipper on mom's back. I've only seen this occasionally and it certainly s a moment to be treasured. The light and focus is right on. The image speaks volumes and is a perfect entry for "baby animal transportation". This is bound to capture a lot of votes. Good Luck in the Contest! :o) Helvi

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018

thanks a lot helvi for your nice comments

Comment from Trajan
That is a great shot! A sure winner in the contest. I love the little faces poking up!
Nicely captured.
It is a bit dark though. I might have bumped up the curves or tried a LUT filter to give it a little bang if you will.
Overall, nice shot though. Not something you see everyday, that is for sure.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018

thanks so much trajan

Comment from ArtistCharles
Very cute shot that fits the contest well. These two cygnets are out for a cruise on the pond, it is a lot easier than swimming. I think (at least on my monitor) that this shot could be a bit brighter without loosing detail. Well seen and well shot.

 Comment Written 14-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 14-Jun-2018

many thanks Charles;
you're right, but I had to keep it on the dark side in order to avoid blown outs?..

Comment from Sharon Meda
Your lovely photo captures the contest theme perfectly. Nicely done, very clear and balanced.
Good luck to you with the contest.
Sharon

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

welcome to this site and many thanks for your comments