On seeing the title of the Weekly Photo Challenge of Graceful two photos sprang to mind from our December UK visit, and I had selected both before noticing that the one by Ben Huberman also features swans. Well, too bad, or two good. They are the epitome of graceful.
The mist added to the charm of the scene and gave it a sense of unreality.
Palace House, Beaulieu, can be glimpsed dimly through the mist in the trees to the right.
By way of contrast, we have granddaughter J being statuesque outside Romsey Abbey.
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Beautiful photos, it looks a if the kids enjoyed it.
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They were amazingly appreciative and responsive during the whole UK visit!
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Ah yes, Col. Swans are graceful – even when they’re riled, funnily enough.
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When they bite, though, reactions of their victims are seldom graceful!
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This is a valid point.
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Love the swans, lovely photo’s, just wish the first one was homo sapien free, kind of spoil the serenity for me.
Maybe I’m just odd.
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My grandkids in that one were being very peaceful, and while I would normally agree with you I am biased in their direction.
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As am I!
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….except I never refer to them as kids, always children. I have a thing about that!
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Lovely photos!
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Thanks – lovely places!
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