A chilly morning dawned
Bringing out the colours of the leaves
And the swans.
They appeared out of the mist
Like feathered ships.
The sun bursting through the trees
Placed stripes of light on the swan’s neck.
Closer and closer the swan sailed
Beautiful in the lilac dawn.
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Lady Fi 
Beautiful Swans coming out of the mist, fantastic images.
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Autumn Dream
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“They appeared out of the mist
Like feathered ships.”
That’s as beautiful and graceful as the swans themselves. 🙂
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Beautiful Swans Lake coming out of the mist yes wonderful images Photo’s Thank you
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These are such beautiful photos. I love the soft light and fog. Have a wonderful week ahead.
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“Lilac Dawn”, how appropriate…Such gorgeous images, a beautiful way to greet the new day.
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These are stunning – what a beautiful place you live in!
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Magical.
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So dreamy…
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Feathered ships is a most apt definition for a swan – and they mate for life too!
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The swans are beautiful but I especially like the fog on the water.
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Absolutely marvelous! Pure magic.
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Hello, lovely series on the foggy over the water and the beautiful swans. The last shot is my favorite, it is just gorgeous. Happy Monday, enjoy your new week!
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It looks as though your world is wrapped in softness and I do love the swans!! Beautiful pics that do capture the beauty of Autumn!! Thanks as always for sharing your world with us, Fiona!! I hope you have a wonderful new week!! Enjoy!!
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Magnifique ce dernier cliché
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Swans in mist – a very beautiful combo for these photos.
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Gorgeous.
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The mist looks lovely, doesn’t it!
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Beautiful, magical photos!
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Enchanting.
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Magical moments …. You do have a magic touch Fiona!
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With fog and a little light your photos are always quality !!
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I always run out of adjectives for your photos, they are just so special. I can imagine the swans gliding, quietly and gracefully towards you capturing the moment, with a big smile on your face!
Wren x
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The mist looks lovely. Swans are gorgeous birds. Have a wonderful week!
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Wow how lucky is that and oh so beautiful!
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I particularly like the last picture with it’s subtle contrast of colours.
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I would like to reblog that, if you don’t mind.
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Please do. What an honor!
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Thanks. Friday I think. 🙂
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Wonderful— Viking ships really do come to mind!
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Lovely swans in the mist.
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Stunning! And wonderful that you were there at this moment.
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they’re so gorgeous!
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So serene…so beautiful!!!
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I like the mystery that mist brings to any scene but when a swan breaks through it really is a joy to behold!
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We saw two swans last Autumn taking a rest here on the river. They are so amazing.
Lovely photos. 🙂
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Such a beautiful misty morn.
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Beautiful misty photos and the light on the swan’s neck is a perfect capture.
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how beautiful!! it’s been so long since i have seen swans
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Beauty and grace rising from the mist!
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You have mastered the art of capturing tranquility.
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Wow! Mesmerizing shots!
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so peaceful and beautiful 🙂
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Such beauty and grace of the swans gliding in the misty, soft coloured atmosphere!
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Beautiful atmosphere!!!
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The swan is very beautiful!
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What a magnificent, misty moment!
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Very enchanting!
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Wonderful photos.
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Beautiful and mysterious photos!
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awww
pretty
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Wonderful photos!
We have some whooper swans living near our home. I so wish I would once meet them in a pink or lilac morning mist. 🙂
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Amazing images – love the way you captured the fogs – and how the swans came to you 🙂
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Last image of the swan is stunning!
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The mist makes it look magical. Beautiful pictures!
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Romantic poem and I love the last picture.
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Awesome indeed! I don’t know what to say… just mesmerized through your photos. Love the way you perceived the moments and mist ambiance
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enchanting.
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Just beautiful!! Feathered ships I like that phrase:)
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awesome 🙂
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Exquisite photos as always! Great captures of the swans. We have a pair that live nearby, but I have never been able to get close enough to them for a detailed photo. I enjoy them all the same. 🙂
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I love being greeted by your gorgeous shots Fiona –
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I could stare at the 3rd photo for like forever!! So serene! Perfect to look at after a long and tiring day at work.
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They are like feathered ships! I used to work in an office park that had swans in a little pond in the middle. So beautiful.
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What a lovely world of fantasy! Looks like a beginning of a story like Swan Lake.
Yoko
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Truly poetic images Fiona, j’adore.
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there’s just the absence of the fairies, so magical…
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Like a day at the spa… relaxed and peaceful.
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my favorite is the second one with the swans head on 🙂
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Very serene.
Happy week to you
artmusedog and carol
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gorgeous. especially your last image of the white swan. So beautiful. Thank you.
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partners for life …. lovely
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Mystical lake
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Reblogged this on Freed from Time and commented:
A great set of misty views. The last one being a particularly absorbing mix of subtle colours and reflection.
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Wow, Truly Awesome
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Lovely pictures!
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Fabulous photos of the swan on the misty lake. Amazing !
Best, Synnöve
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Here is poetry in images… pure love of life!! Swans in misty atmosphere, “beautiful in lilac dawn”! I love it!*_* Always a great post!
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Love those swans.
Cheers – Stewart M – Melbourne
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They are gorgeous! I. love the misty shots too… so serene
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Lovely 🙂 “Feathered ships” is such a good description, and that last picture is gorgeous… such colour and atmosphere!
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Reblogged this on IdealisticRebel's Daily View of Favorites.
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