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Swan Collection (#91)

"Graceful and Timeless

Background imageSwan Collection: Black-necked Swan male Breeding site ( pond with 'Scirpus' vegetation) Argentine Pampa

Black-necked Swan male Breeding site ( pond with "Scirpus" vegetation) Argentine Pampa
BLT-464 Black-necked Swan male - Breeding site ( pond with "Scirpus" vegetation) Argentine Pampa Cygnus melanocoryphus Yves Bilat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageSwan Collection: Black-necked Swan female on the nest Breeding site ( pond with 'Scirpus' vegetation)

Black-necked Swan female on the nest Breeding site ( pond with "Scirpus" vegetation)
BLT-463 Black-necked Swan female on the nest - Breeding site ( pond with "Scirpus" vegetation), september Argentine Pampa Cygnus melanocoryphus Yves Bilat Please note that prints are for

Background imageSwan Collection: Black-necked Swan - In flight Argentine Pampa

Black-necked Swan - In flight Argentine Pampa
BLT-458 Black-necked Swan - In flight Argentine Pampa Cygnus melanocoryphus Yves Bilat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Black-necked Swans - In flight Argentine Pampa

Black-necked Swans - In flight Argentine Pampa
BLT-457 Black-necked Swans - In flight Argentine Pampa Cygnus melanocoryphus Yves Bilat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute Swan Cygnet Cleveland. UK

Mute Swan Cygnet Cleveland. UK
ROY-228 Mute Swan Cygnet Cleveland. UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan - close-up of head Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan - close-up of head Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8475 Whooper Swan - close-up of head Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute Swan In an agressive display posture. Cleveland. UK

Mute Swan In an agressive display posture. Cleveland. UK
ROY-191 Mute Swan - In an aggressive display posture Cleveland. UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Black-necked Swan male Breeding site ( pond with 'Scirpus' vegetation) Argentine Pampa

Black-necked Swan male Breeding site ( pond with "Scirpus" vegetation) Argentine Pampa
BLT-454 Black-necked Swan male Breeding site ( pond with "Scirpus" vegetation), Argentine Pampa Cygnus melanocoryphus Yves Bilat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swans - at sunset Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swans - at sunset Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8495 Whooper Swans - at sunset Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Buidings on the waterside

Buidings on the waterside, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Kapellbrucke (covered wooden bridge) over the River Reuss

Kapellbrucke (covered wooden bridge) over the River Reuss, Lucerne (Luzern), Switzerland, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute swan, Cygnus olor

Mute swan, Cygnus olor, Caerlaverock Wildfowl & Wetland Trust reserve, Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Swans in front of the Alster arcades in the Altstadt (Old Town)

Swans in front of the Alster arcades in the Altstadt (Old Town), Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Annecy, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe

Annecy, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: View across Thiou River to the chateau, Annecy, Haute-Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe

View across Thiou River to the chateau, Annecy, Haute-Savoie, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute swan pair, Cygnus olor, courting at Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust nature reserve

Mute swan pair, Cygnus olor, courting at Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust nature reserve, Burscough, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper swan, Cygnus cygnus, at Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetland Centre

Whooper swan, Cygnus cygnus, at Martin Mere Wildfowl and Wetland Centre, Burscough, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute swan (Cygnus olor), Martin Mere WWT, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Mute swan (Cygnus olor), Martin Mere WWT, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Swans and sculls on the River Thames, Hampton Court, Greater London, England

Swans and sculls on the River Thames, Hampton Court, Greater London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Two swans on water at dusk, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Two swans on water at dusk, Dorset, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Swans on the River Frome, Wareham, Dorset, England, UK

Swans on the River Frome, Wareham, Dorset, England, UK

Background imageSwan Collection: Redcliffe Wharf, Bristol Harbour, Bristol, England, UK

Redcliffe Wharf, Bristol Harbour, Bristol, England, UK

Background imageSwan Collection: Swans and ducks on the Vltava River on a winter morning, the Krizovnicke Monastery

Swans and ducks on the Vltava River on a winter morning, the Krizovnicke Monastery and Charles Bridge in the background, Old Town, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Background imageSwan Collection: Black-necked swan (Cygnus melancoryphus) swimming, Torres Del Paine, Chile, South America

Black-necked swan (Cygnus melancoryphus) swimming, Torres Del Paine, Chile, South America

Background imageSwan Collection: Swan - flying at sunset

Swan - flying at sunset
KF-11694 Northern SWANS - Flying at sunset Cygnus sp. Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute Swan Sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK

Mute Swan Sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK
FEU-69 Mute Swan - Sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK Cygnus olor Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute Swan Sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK

Mute Swan Sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK
FEU-63 Mute Swan - Sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK Cygnus olor Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute Swan On calm water at sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK

Mute Swan On calm water at sunrise Hickling Broad Norfolk UK
FEU-304 Mute Swan - on calm water at sunrise Hickling Broad, Norfolk, UK Cygnus olor Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan - Silhouette. Welney, Norfolk, UK BI006862

Whooper Swan - Silhouette. Welney, Norfolk, UK BI006862
COS-766 Whooper Swan - Silhouette Welney, Norfolk, UK Olor cygnus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan - Flying Toward Wind Turbines Ouse Washes, Norfolk, UK BI007000

Whooper Swan - Flying Toward Wind Turbines Ouse Washes, Norfolk, UK BI007000
COS-1673 Whooper Swan - Flying Toward Wind Turbines Ouse Washes, Norfolk, UK Cygnus cygnus Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSwan Collection: (c) John Cancalosi

(c) John Cancalosi
CAN-2984 Mute Swan - with young France Cygnus olor John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute Swan - mother & cygnets UK

Mute Swan - mother & cygnets UK
CAN-2742 Mute SWAN - mother and cygnets England Cygnus olor John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: (c) John Cancalosi

(c) John Cancalosi
CAN-2244 Mute Swan - landing Found on ponds, lakes and slow moving rivers. France Cygnus olor Native to Eurasia. Introduced to North America and elsewhere

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swans - at sunset. Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swans - at sunset. Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8695 Whooper Swans - at sunset. Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan - taking off. Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan - taking off. Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8691 Whooper Swan - taking off Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan - at sunset Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan - at sunset Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8496 Whooper Swan - at sunset Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan - two in flight Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan - two in flight Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8493 Whooper Swan - two in flight Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan - flock in flight Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan - flock in flight Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8486 Whooper Swan - flock in flight Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan - taking off Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan - taking off Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8460 Whooper Swan - taking off Lake Kushiro, Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swans Courtship display Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swans Courtship display Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8259 Whooper SWANS - Courtship display. Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido. Japan

Whooper Swan Wintering on ice lakes in Hokkaido. Japan
WAT-8254 Whooper Swan - In flight Wintering on ice lakes Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: cygne chanteur Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus cygnus

cygne chanteur Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus cygnus
WAT-8253 Whooper SWANS - in flight. Wintering on ice lakes Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute Swan - Taking off from river. Lower Saxony, Gremany

Mute Swan - Taking off from river. Lower Saxony, Gremany
USH-1560 Mute Swan - Taking off from river. Lower Saxony, Gremany. Cygnus olor Duncan Usher Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Black Swan - Young cygnet. Slimbridge, UK

Black Swan - Young cygnet. Slimbridge, UK
MAB-109 Black Swan - Young cygnet. Slimbridge, UK Cygnus atratus Mark Boulton Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSwan Collection: Mute Swans Pair swimming in pre-dawn mist Hickling Broad Norfolk UK

Mute Swans Pair swimming in pre-dawn mist Hickling Broad Norfolk UK
FEU-107 Mute Swans - Pair swimming in pre-dawn mist Hickling Broad Norfolk UK Cygnus olor Geoff du Feu Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Background imageSwan Collection: Whooper Swan - two in flight. Hokkaido, Japan

Whooper Swan - two in flight. Hokkaido, Japan
WAT-8690 Whooper Swan - two in flight. Hokkaido, Japan Cygnus cygnus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way




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"Graceful and Timeless: The Swan's Enchanting Journey Through History" From the ethereal beauty of Anna Pavlova dancing Swan Lake to the heroic rescue by RMS Carpathia in 1903, swans have captivated our hearts throughout time. These majestic creatures have left their mark on significant moments like Marco Polo's departure from Venice in the 1300s, symbolizing elegance and freedom. In a picturesque view of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, swans glide across tranquil waters, reflecting the serenity they bring wherever they go. Among them stands Cygnus atratus, the black swan, adding an air of mystery to their presence. Witnessing mute swans engaging in courtship behavior against a backdrop of back-lit early morning mist rising from the water is truly enchanting. This scene captured in Cleveland - UK showcases nature's artistry with digital manipulation emphasizing a heart shape – a testament to love found amidst tranquility. Whether it be two swans gracefully floating on water or Anna Pavlova herself embodying their essence through her iconic dance moves, these birds continue to inspire awe and admiration. A portrait immortalizes Anna Pavlova as she flawlessly performs her mesmerizing Swan Dance in 1923 – forever etching her name alongside these elegant creatures. Even centuries ago, London recognized the allure of swans as depicted in a panorama engraving from 1616. Their presence adds charm and grace to any landscape they inhabit. In contrast, William Hogarth's satirical artwork warns about false perspective but inadvertently highlights how even distorted images cannot diminish the splendor that is associated with these regal birds. Lastly, we recall Leda and the Swan – an ancient mythological tale that intertwines passion and transformation. Swans possess an undeniable allure that has inspired countless artists throughout history; their symbolism transcends time itself. The story of "swan" is one of timeless elegance, grace, and inspiration.