Tuesday 11 January 2011

Starling + Swan Reflection


Kensington Gardens, London

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23 comments:

Diane said...

What an amazing photo, that is magical. Diane

Adam Tilt said...

I like the unusual composition with that one.

Unknown said...

You caught the swan in reflection. Nice going. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

Costea Andrea Mihai said...

beautiful composition!! bravo

Martha Z said...

Very nice, not the common shot but a unique way of looking at the scene. Nice diagonal line, too, great composition.

Springman said...

This intriguing one of a kind photo works on so many levels. I love the way my eye travels around the elements of it's composition and the picture itself has a natural story book quality that is rare stuff!
;-)WBW

holdingmoments said...

Very underrated bird the Starling.
Such beautiful coloured plumage.

Joanne said...

Bem! Esta foi sorte ou estas a chatear me:)

Becky said...

Clever shot. I had a few Starlings here this morning. They can be a pest, but really are a beautiful bird.
B.

mick said...

A beautiful photo with such interesting contrasts

Anonymous said...

A very beautiful composition!

theconstantwalker said...

A lovely capture. Starlings are so colourful.

Lowell said...

I think if I was a starling, I'd find that swan reflection startling!

A very cool shot, JM!

Sondra said...

WOW thats a heck of a shot!

Empty Nester said...

Absolutely gorgeous!

Hilke Breder said...

The juxtaposition makes for a neat photo! I thinks starlings with their speckled plumage this time of the year are really handsome birds!

Sally in WA said...

I like how you captured the swan reflection, too. Nice!

Small City Scenes said...

Sweet photo. The Starlings seems to be think--"I just saw the Queen". MB

Joan Elizabeth said...

I've often heard of starlings but never knew what they looked like. They are very pretty.

lissi said...

interessante foto.
gefällt mir sehr.
lg lissi

Stickup Artist said...

I can see why the are called Starlings. There little bodies are as if covered in a galaxy of stars! You did an excellent job conveying that. I love the large reflection of the swan and how the image is bisected diagonally. It adds another dimension to the story.

jeanlivingsimple said...

Great capture! Love the swans' reflection!

Larry said...

Great shot. Very intriguing. The contrast of the swan in the water and the starlings on the concrete is very interesting.