Comment from Shadow catcher
A nice photo showing the contrasting colors of these two different swans,very glad that this one what's finally been accepted,so sad about the others,but that's Nature. I like the position of both swans,making for a well balanced photo,very nice panoramic crop.

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019

many thanks again

Comment from alaskapat
I love that you captured two different types of swans, it's always a treat to see the black swan as we don't have them here that I am aware of, they seem to be getting along well in this image. Well placed in the frame to allow a good look at the difference in their sizes, with the white being larger.
Well focused, clear , well composed image. Well presented!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019

thanks a lot Pat

Comment from Nature Rick
Nice capture of a white and black Swans. I've only seen one black Swan and I thought it had its own unique beauty. Natural colors and tones in the scene. Good lighting, nice feather detail, sharp focus, good DoF, and well balanced photo and nicely composed in the frame. Overall, a Very Beautiful Wildlife Photograph, well done!

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019

thanks so much

Comment from Lilibug6
This is another very nice shot! I like that you got the two of them together! The focus is good! The colors are nice! It is a shame more of them didn't make it! Very nice work and a pleasure to view! Lori

 Comment Written 12-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 12-Dec-2019

thanks so much again

reply by Lilibug6 on 12-Dec-2019

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from michiganmike
A nice shot that shows the disparity in size between the black and white swans very well. I can imagine the exposure difficulties that arise in a situation like this, but they seem to be handled very well.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2019

many thanks mike

Comment from Charlie Newman
A bit of a sad story with a happy ending. Your photo proves that wildlife adjusts better than mankind. An alternate title came to mind while enjoying your photo - - "Ebony and Ivory". In any event, nicely composed, framed, focused and presented.

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2019

thanks a lot Charlie;
I'll keep your title suggestion for another entry

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
Interesting shot! Good observation! You have timed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Thanks for sharing!

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2019

many thanks Sesha

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of the Mute Swan & it's companion Black Swan from the Antipodes swimming beside each other on the glistening water on which their reflections are seen. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2019

merci suzanne

Comment from JerseyJudi
Love the title! So appropriate as the black swan really looks like it is paying homage to the white one. Great composition. Great capture, good job!

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2019

thanks a lot again;

Comment from Neilnap773
Im so pleased he has survived the onslaught from the canine population because they are beautiful creatures both equally in black and white. It is a nice structured shot presented here

 Comment Written 11-Dec-2019

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reply by the author on 11-Dec-2019

thanks a lot Neil;
I hope more will be introduced: they are so beautiful