Drip
by David Newland

Comment by sevilduvarci:
nice DOF.

The Lovebirds
by David Newland

Comment by Cam:
It took me a second look, after the contest ended, to see the heart. Congrats on your top ten, wonderful photo.

The Lovebirds
by David Newland

Comment by David Newland:
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions on my 1st ever photo and challenge submission on this site.
The swans were doing some sort of ritual with each other ( yes.. probably that one ! ) so I watched them for a while and took several shots out of interest until they formed the heart shape you see here.
Peoples criticisms are fine but in direct sunlight this is exactly how it looked. The swans were almost glowing. I'd have increased the shutter speed but would have been to dark and I'd have lost the detail in the water.
As for the people who would have preffered " Still water " again these are elements that although noted are out of my control !
Thanks to those that liked this and congrats to all the ribbons !

The Lovebirds
by David Newland

Comment by gsquiggle:
WOw must have taken a lot of time to really catch that shot. Kudos for your perserverance and obvious patience at the lake. It sure paid off.

The Lovebirds
by David Newland

Comment by graphicfunk:
What a lovely image and what a wall hanger! A possible good seller. Congratulations on your top five finish.

The Lovebirds
by David Newland

Comment by Cam:
Wonderful pose, pretty shot. I think a tighter crop may work well to get rid of the brush in the back. Maybe B & W also because the color of the water is sorta blah.

The Lovebirds
by David Newland

Comment by rick13601:
Very good capture.

The Lovebirds
by David Newland

Comment by bretgolson:
it's been done... but it's always nice when you can take it yourself, no?

The Lovebirds
by David Newland

Comment by Spicelynn:
Beautiful!

The Lovebirds
by David Newland

Comment by LightningCatcher:
Looks like those two are in Love :-)