Mute Swann Floating

Airlie Gardens - Wilmington, North Carolina
July 15th, 2015
While at Airlie Gardens, I was able to capture this Mute Swan as he took a rest while floating in one of the Airlie ponds. I love the dramatic nature of the image as the dark areas intersect with the hard white of the swan. Trying to shoot at the swan's level, I took this capture and composed the swan at the top of the image to allow the slowing fading rippled reflection to be part of the image and an element that leads the eye to the main subject. I have always loved images that have subjects that are in contrast of their surroundings.
Jay Whipple

I am in my 50's and happily married with 5 daughters from our blended family. I became interested in photography just a few short years ago, much later in life than many but my passion is strong. I started out experimenting with scenic mountain shots, landscapes, flowers and anything nature as being outside is where I am happiest.

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Jay Whipple

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