F/10.0, 1/400, ISO 320, Photoshop CS6.
Mute Swan
A pirate was on his ship and his watchman comes to him and says, “1 enemy ship on the horizont.”
The captain says, “Bring me my red shirt, no men get injured or die.”
So the watchman comes to him and asks, “Why did you want your red shirt?”
The captain says, “Because if i get injured they won’t see and keep on fighting.”
So the watchman comes to him again and says, “20 enemy ships on the horizont.”
The captain says, “Bring me my brown pants.”
Interesting Fact: Mute Swans can adapt to degraded habitat and actually benefit from the spread of the invasive common reed Phragmites australis, which flourishes in disturbed sites. As the reeds spread into lakes and ponds, the swans can build nests farther offshore in the reed beds, where they’re safer from egg predators. ( https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Mute_Swan/lifehistory )
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Breathtaking photo !! No need to say any more … WOWOWOW !!! thanks for sharing this black and white beauty !!! jan
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Beautiful pic! Where was this one hiding? Most of my mute swan pics come with a bright background 😀
And that joke, what a coincidence, I came across it yesterday in an episode of Game of Thrones 😀
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Love the swan!
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I love taking pictures of swans they are such beautiful creatures!
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Great photo
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I like the joke I love the photo 😂
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Interesting fact and great photo. 🙋🐦
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There are a lot of good pictures in the media world. But your photo of the swan is truly outstanding. I also enjoyed the joke and will share with my wife.
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Gorgeous!
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Absolutely stunning photo.
One of my accounting professors would always warn us to wear brown pants on test day.
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Excellent little story, I enjoyed it so I am going to reblog it for you.
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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Great picture. 🙂
“Upon reflection I am twice the bird I used to be.” 😀
Hehehe. You always put a smile on my face with your jokes and witty comment. Thank you and Happy Blogging! 🙂
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Stunning! What a shot .. Good joke too 😃
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I wrote a tanka to your Snowy Egret, I may have to use this beauty as well. Lovely photo, the photoshop was a plus add. 🌎✌🏻❤️😊
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