Comment from alaskapat
Super adorable image! This mother swan with baby on board as they move across the lake, well focused, the image is clear, well exposed, nice detail throughout, I love this ! I have never seen this with a swan before , it's a true pleasure to view! Best to you in the contest! This is a great entry!

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

thanks a lot pat for your lovely comments

Comment from Monica Morrell
OMG! This is adorable! Perfectly framed. Great color. Amazing detail and focus. An absolute pleasure to view.
I am smiling -BIG for this image. I love it.
Well captured and I am thrilled I didn't miss viewing it.
Thank you for sharing.
Perfect contest contender!

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Monica for your lovely comments and top rating;
more to come

Comment from Envision
This is wonderful! I have never seen babies riding on the parent's back in person. I think it is so cute. Your whites look really nice too with an enjoyable amount of detail.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Grace for your nice comments;
I posted one yesterday with two riders?.

Comment from michiganmike
Another outstanding shot. It looks like the cygnet should have a steering wheel or at least a tiller. I like the turn of the mothers head and the great pose of the cygnet. Excellent exposure for the white plumage.

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

thanks a lot mike

Comment from dalebraatz
this made me smile, the little one thinking its in charge of were they go, like the other little eye peeking out, very good details and depth, a pleasure to look at. thank you for sharing, dale

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

thanks a lot again

reply by dalebraatz on 13-Jun-2018

your welcome

Comment from Malmax
Congratulations I think this is going to be the winner!
Totally adorable, it doesn't get any better than this baby
and others seen riding the back of its mother. I just love the tiny other one trying to poke its head out in front of the "captain"! I love your title! My winner in the competition!
Malmax

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

thanks a lot Marsha for your lovely comments;
only votes determine the winner?...

reply by Malmax on 13-Jun-2018

Well you've got mine unless I see twins in a kangaroos pouch or a dog pushing its puppies in a stroller!LOL!

Comment from suzannethompson2
Great entry for the contest and very funny! He does look like a Captain steering his boat with just a peep from one of his passengers. Excellent lighting and focus showing a lovely clear image. Very good composition. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne

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 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

thanks a lot suzanne

Comment from nikman
A cute photo posted into a strange competition here! Your fine composition immediately shows us what is going on!! Sharpness is fine. Could possibly use a little more brightness. Otherwise fine shot, well done and good luck!

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 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

many thanks again
I had to keep on the dark side in order to avoid blown outs

reply by nikman on 13-Jun-2018

true!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A great picture of the elegant Mute Swan with her tiny Cygnets riding on her back one head up keeping a look out while another's head is just visible over the wings. The light dancing off the surface of the dark water around the Swan. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 13-Jun-2018

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reply by the author on 13-Jun-2018

merci beaucoup pour les six*