The Swan Gang

Written June 14, 2006 in Birds, Cork, Ireland, Nature, Photos, Sigma 10-20, The Lough, Urban, Water

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Tough looking swans gather for bread at the Lough in Cork for bread.

The problem with shooting dangerous wildlife with a wideangle lens is that unless you stick the camera in their faces nobody will believe you were risking life and limb by leaning down right next to them when shooting. Well, I was that close. *gulp*

See how the swan in the background is lunging for his neighbour with a wicked looking snap? He wasn’t the only one doing that!

4 comments on ' The Swan Gang '

These birds that are fed regularly by park goers can become quite agressive. If you have something for them, they attack. If you don’t, they attcack. Well done shot, risking life, limb, and a possible face-eating to bring us this fantastic image.

Written by micki on June 14, 2006 at 11:03am
That looks rather close alright. I haven’t ventured this close to swans before, they’re quite dangerous. Think of your poor camera if not yourself!

Written by Donal on June 15, 2006 at 3:57pm
great shot - very good angle!
those swans really frighten me…

love
sd

Written by sleepless dream on June 15, 2006 at 8:37pm
Wow, you got some really good pictures here, some with sharp focus. Interesting, keep it up!

Written by Ranya on June 17, 2006 at 5:17pm