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Today's quiz
Pappa Smurf

Today's quiz (Cygnus olor)

Today's quiz - Is it taking off or landing?
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Habitat
Breeds across most of the UK, other than in northern Scotland, mid-Wales and the moors of south-west England. Possible to see anywhere there is a shallow lake, or a slow-flowing rivers, even in urban areas and parks.
Location
Shapwick Somerset
Date taken
17.04.2015
Scientific name
Cygnus olor
Equipment used
Canon
gmax
Good timing! I thought the quiz was "Who is he going for?" :)
 
Chris G6 UXU
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Super action shot Keith and I think he is taking off, many tfs and a trio of fine posts today.
 
delia todd
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Taking off for me Keith LOL.

A great action picture this - very well done laddie.
 
KC Foggin
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I'd say landing and you captured some neat water action going on.
 
mags1967
nice one keith,i would say take off as usually those rather large feet are facing upwards on landing.tfs.all the best margaret.
 
Stanley Jones
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Taking off. Brilliant picture of this gorgeous Swan making those big paddles work overtime. Excellent PS!!!
 
Cornelis
Supporter
Great action shot, Keith!! Tfs!! I put my bet on a take-off.
Regards, Kees
 
Kits
Taking off! I think the control tower has just given clearance.
 

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