March of the Swans is a photograph by Mary Lee Dereske which was uploaded on December 15th, 2013.
March of the Swans
As the sun sets in northwestern Washington, these swans march single file across a field of stubble. The swans winter in this area of Whatcom County,... more
Title
March of the Swans
Artist
Mary Lee Dereske
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
As the sun sets in northwestern Washington, these swans march single file across a field of stubble. The swans winter in this area of Whatcom County, near the towns of Bellingham and Lynden. Snow capped mountains can be seen in the far background of this panoramic image.
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December 15th, 2013
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Comments (7)
Mary Lee Dereske
Hi Mary Myers - I was visiting near Lynden, Washington when I saw this sight. I'm not sure where the swans migrate from, but I do know they stay there for several months. I was so impressed when I saw these birds I had the people I was with stop the car on a side road so I could get out with my camera. Thankfully I know good people, and they waited for the 15 or 20 minutes I needed to take shots from many angles - and then the birds got in a line and walked away! This was one of my last images. I truly was blessed.
Mary Myers
You are truly blessed to have access to so many Trumpeter swans. Are they Alaskan birds that stay for several months with you? How many photographers can count more than two birds on their takes. My eyes are old but it looks like about 30 birds in this photo!!! Very rare catch. You were in the right place for a marvelous opportunity. Enjoy and thank you for sharing.
Randy Rosenberger
Mary Lee, while I have heard of having one's ducks in a row, this is quite unique as it looks choreographed for Swan Lake! LOLIt is a pleasure to see so much variety and beauty in the works that are submitted for FEATURING on our WFS site. It is an honor to FEATURE this piece of work on our Homepage of our site. Thanks for sharing and being active in our group membership. Liked Forever, Elvis