Agree with Debra all the way. They are very nice and that soft blue sky sits them so well. Some shots need a little more investment but it is part of the passionate game. So Bon Voyage big birds and come back later.
Thank you so much Yves. What you stated is very true, it's one of the challenges that come with this pursuit and makes it so interesting too. Fortunately there will be swans around until freeze up so there will be more opportunities yet to come.
Wow, you nailed the focus on this image Heather. And you captured them in a nice flight pattern as well. I can imagine how difficult that trek must have been, but definitely rewarding. Glad you were able to say farewell.
Thank you very much Debra. I was happy to get some flight shots that day anyway.. and they're always worth the effort in spite of it all :) Although you can't really see it here the swan at the bottom has quite a pronounced curve at the base of its neck that is hidden by the other swans wing tip. Fortunately it doesn't seem to slow it down.