[johnaalex]

Considering the phrase "black swan" was used to describe something that didn't exist (on the basis all swans were white) and the fact these birds come from Australia it is a bit unusal to see them here in England. This chap was more than happy to pose for photos so I obliged

Taken with a D300 and 18-200VR, click on any picture to see a larger version.

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Cropped and tweaked using PSE6.

[IAN P]

Wow,i like these,no2,evil looking sod isn't it

[U'R'ss]

I like 3

[Holowlegs]

Hello there


Very nice set

You done well with the exposure on these, all black birds are nearly as hard to exposure for as white ones are.

Never seen one off these in real life myself, maybe one day.

Cheers Holo

[johnaalex]

Originally Posted by Holowlegs

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Never seen one off these in real life myself, maybe one day.

Well he(?) is a regular resident at the pond in Gunnersbry Park only a few miles from Ruislip

Glad you like the pictures, I did have to some work in PSE6 on the levels

[Liquid101]

Great shots - love the first one.

Nice find!