Snow White
by Nava Thompson
Title
Snow White
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A photo taken of a swan in the snow by Nava Thompson............................The swans are the largest members of the waterfowl family Anatidae, and are among the largest flying birds. The largest species, including the mute swan, trumpeter swan, and whooper swan, can reach a length of over 1.5 m (60 inches) and weigh over 15 kg (33 pounds). Their wingspans can be almost 3 m (10 ft). Compared to the closely related geese, they are much larger and have proportionally larger feet and necks.[2] Adults also have a patch of unfeathered skin between the eyes and bill. The sexes are alike in plumage, but males are generally bigger and heavier than females...............................The Northern Hemisphere species of swan have pure white plumage but the Southern Hemisphere species are mixed black and white. The Australian black swan (Cygnus atratus) is completely black except for the white flight feathers on its wings; the chicks of black swans are light grey. The South American black-necked swan has a white body with a black neck.............The legs of swans are normally a dark blackish grey colour, except for the two South American species, which have pink legs. Bill colour varies: the four subarctic species have black bills with varying amounts of yellow, and all the others are patterned red and black. Although most birds generally do not have teeth, swans are known to be an exception to this, having small jagged 'teeth' as part of their beaks used for catching and eating fish. The mute swan and black-necked swan have a lump at the base of the bill on the upper mandible.
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September 2nd, 2014
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Jeannie Rhode Photography
Nava Jo, Congrats on your IN-HOUSE CONTEST WINNERS in WFS ! Nice capture of this Beautiful Swan ! L
Hanne Lore Koehler
What a spectacular capture of this gorgeous creature, Nava!!! Wonderful light and detail! Congratulations on your WFS contest win! L/F
Doug Kreuger
Nava, Congratulations on your deserving win in the WFS Swans Contest with this most unique capture! This poor guy looks freezing, except for the warm glow of sunshine on its backside. —Already a Favorite and Voted
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---he did not complain to me about being cold---but asked for some hot chocolate. Thanks for the nice comments and l/f! :)
Priscilla Burgers
Congratulations on your win in the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery's In-House Contest - Swans! Beautiful image!
Nava Thompson replied:
Priscilla----thank you very much. The winner you had wa breath taking---as is most of your work.
Carolyn Rosenberger
Congrats on your contest win! Love the contrast of the black against the white, as well as the vignetted white against white! Very unusual and eye-catching! L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Carolyn---thanks so much for helping choose for the Swan contest---for your nice comments and l/f!
Randy Rosenberger
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to you for winning our PHOTO to match Our "In House" photo contest TOPIC for this week's entries! You have done a superlative job, on the matching of your lovely photo, with the relevancy of the SUBJECT GIVEN! I am very happy for you and proud of your great accomplishments! Check out our HOMEPAGE, and the winning entries are just below SUPER FEATURES, AND JUST ABOVE REGULAR FEATURES! Forever, Elvis http://fineartamerica.com/groups/wisconsin-flowers-and-scenery.html
Nava Thompson replied:
Randy---thank you for choosing---Snow White---for one of the winners in the Swan contest in WFS! Much appreciate your generous comments, promotion and feature!
Doug Kreuger
Wow Nava! A very unique capture and informative description! Beautifully done! L&F I would like to see this one entered in the new WFS Swan Contest
Nava Thompson replied:
Thanks Doug---appreciate your nice comments and encouragement. Thanks for the l/f!