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Swan Island


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There is a small densely wooded island in the lake at Coombe Country Park where swans gather. If it is not called Swan Island it should be.

It is a private place where the swans can relax away from park visitors who like nothing better than to hurl slices of bread at them.

Its a place to sleep and preen and lay eggs. It gives me the impression of being a feminine place although I am sure cobs as well as pens spend time there.

On the opposite bank I sit on my little stool, camera and long lens mounted on a tripod in front of me, watching through the trees for those moments of grace. And occasionally I am privileged to record one.

Wildlife photographer Graham Jeffery, Hinckley UK.
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Taken onSaturday 8th August 2009 at 8:51 am
CameraCanon EOS 5D Mark II
LensEF400mm f/4 DO IS USM
Focal length400m
ISO400
Aperturef/5.6
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