In the Presence of Swans

photos of swans

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One of the places we painted as a workshop was a park that is a sanctuary for many birds. Most notably there were about 50 swans present. But I also saw twice a bald eagle (which in the first photo below you can see flying overhead), as well as herons of several varieties, and some huge cormorants. This was all very quietly thrilling. I had never seen so many swans in one place before, and I wished for my zoom lens, which I had not brought on this painting expedition. Alas, you can see here what I took without that lens, which would have made such a difference…

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