Swans Collection (#41)

Whooper Swans Cygnus cygnus and Pintails Anas acuta at Odaito Hokkaido Japan winter

Regal Procession by Vernon Ward
A slow procession of swans on a winters evening drifting downstream on the Thames tide

Swan Lake ballet, the unfortunate girls become swans again
Siegfried and Odette are about to embrace when the evil Rotbart disguised as a large owl appears, and the unfortunate girls become swans again

Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried promises delivery from Rotbart
Siegfried promises to deliver the swans from the evil spell of Rotbart and they all dance for joy. He invites Odette to the ball his parents are giving

Encounter between a dog and two swans
An intrepid little dog is seen off by two swans, who would rather not share their riverbank with him

Studies of swans in various attitudes

Woman and children feeding swans in a London park
A woman and two children feeding swans and ducks in a London park. The woman is wearing a fashionable cloche hat and a coat with a fur collar

Swan studies
Watercolour studies of Swans on the water by Raymond Sheppard

Town Birds or My Lady of St. James s: An Idyll of the Park
An 18th century lady feeding a swan

Painting of Chiswick Reach, West London
Painting of Chiswick Reach, on the Thames, West London, by H E du Plessis

Feeding the Swans / 1901
Eager children crowd behind the railings at Hampton Court Palace, to feed swans and ducks in a pond

Pedaloes on the Lake in Central Park, New York, 1891
Engraving showing pedaloes made to resemble swans cruising the lake in Central Park, New York, 1891. Each of these pleasure boats was able to carry up to 12 passengers

Richard II & Gloucester
Richard II arrives at the Castle of Pleshy with the intention to arrest his uncle the Duke of Gloucester

Swans on the Ouse
An atmospheric winter afternoon scene, with two swans swimming and bare trees reflected in the waters of the River Ouse, near Bedford, England

Children Feed Swans 1882
Children feeding swans in a French park

Swan / Glass Design / Jugend
The first of two designs for stained glass depicting swans in the water. (Cygnus olor)

St James Park / Crane 1883
People on a bridge look down at the swans and ducks

Swans Like Music
Swans are said to be attracted by the sound of music

The Six Swans Crane
The swans came close up to her with rushing wings & stooped around her, so that she could throw the shirts around them

Black swans (Cygnus atratus), on Lake Moeraki, West Coast, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Swans and geese in Tjornin (pond), with city behind, Reykjavik, Iceland, Polar Regions

Mute Swan - Single adult bird resting on snow covered bank. England, UK
DK-225 Mute Swan - Single adult bird resting on snow covered bank England, UK Cygnus olor David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bewick's Swan - Close up portrait of head and neck against snow. England, UK
DK-221 Bewick's Swan - Close up portrait of head and neck against snow England, UK Cygnus columbianus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bewick's Swan - single adult bird swimming along narrow unfrozen channel of lake. England, UK
DK-220 Bewick's Swan - single adult bird swimming along narrow unfrozen channel of lake England, UK Cygnus columbianus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Bewick's Swan - Single adult bird stretching. England, UK
DK-238 Bewick's Swan - Single adult bird stretching Gloucestershire, UK Cygnus columbianus David Kilbey Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mute Swan - adult bathing vigorously creating a spray of water droplets - Cleveland - UK
ROY-574 Mute Swan - adult bathing vigorously creating a spray of water droplets Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mute Swans - chick hitching a ride on parent - UK
ROY-583 Mute Swans - chick hitching a ride on parent UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swan - chick asleep - UK
ROY-587 Mute Swan - chick asleep UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swans - pair after copulation - showing typical behaviour as the two birds rise up from the water - Cleveland - UK
ROY-571 Mute Swans - pair after copulation - showing typical behaviour as the two birds rise up from the water Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display

Mute Swans - three birds flying low over water in early morning light - UK
ROY-581 Mute Swans - three birds flying low over water in early morning light UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mute Swan - foot - UK
ROY-591 Mute Swan - foot UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swan - chick - UK
ROY-585 Mute Swan - chick UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swans - parent with chicks - Cleveland - UK
ROY-582 Mute Swans - parent with chicks Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swan - wide angle close-up showing parent and chicks in urban habitat and environment of pond
ROY-592 Mute Swan - wide angle close-up showing parent and chicks in urban habitat and environment of pond, modern offices

Mute Swan - one year old immature bird showing mottled feathers - Cleveland - UK
ROY-577 Mute Swan - one year old immature bird showing mottled feathers Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mute Swan - adult preening - Cleveland - UK
ROY-588 Mute Swan - adult preening Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swans - adult male aggressively charging towards an intruder - Cleveland - UK
ROY-586 Mute Swans - adult male aggressively charging towards an intruder Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mute Swan - close-up of feathers - Cleveland - UK
ROY-589 Mute Swan - close-up of feathers Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swan - preening tail feathers - Cleveland - UK
ROY-555 Mute Swan - preening tail feathers Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swans - three swans together - back-lit early morning - Cleveland - UK
ROY-559 Mute Swans - three swans together - back-lit early morning Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Mute Swan - adult - Cleveland - UK
ROY-566 Mute Swan - adult Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swans - copulation - one of a sequence showing typical behaviour as the two birds rise up from the water with
ROY-570 Mute Swans - copulation - one of a sequence showing typical behaviour as the two birds rise up from the water with the male clasping the back of the neck on the female Cleveland - UK Cygnus

Mute Swans - pre-copulation display - showing typical behaviour as the two birds swim in symmetry - Cleveland - UK
ROY-561 Mute Swans - pre-copulation display - showing typical behaviour as the two birds swim in symmetry Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Mute Swan - adult wing-flapping after preening - back-lit showing thousands of water droplets - Cleveland - UK
ROY-558 Mute Swan - adult wing-flapping after preening - back-lit showing thousands of water droplets Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Mute Swan - preening wing feathers - Cleveland - UK
ROY-554 Mute Swan - preening wing feathers Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Mute Swan - immature - bathing - Cleveland - UK
ROY-563 Mute Swan - immature - bathing Cleveland - UK Cygnus olor Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Swans, the elegant creatures that grace our world with their beauty and grace. From Vetchfield Art in Swansea City to The Days Work by Muriel Dawson, these majestic birds have inspired artists throughout history. In Bedford, England, the Swan Hotel stands proudly on the banks of the Great Ouse River, a picturesque scene straight out of a postcard. And who can forget Wells Cathedral? Its grandeur is only enhanced by the presence gliding across its reflective waters. Mute Swans take center stage as they engage in courtship behavior amidst back-lit early morning mist rising from Cleveland's tranquil waters. A digital manipulation emphasizes their heart-shaped connection, reminding us of love's enduring power. Even in bustling cities like New York City at The Pierre hotel or Woodwalton Fen in Cambridgeshire, swans find solace and create moments of serenity for all who witness them. Adult mute swans gracefully guide their cygnets through peaceful waters while Bewick swans soar through the night sky alongside a full moon. Hever Castle holds secrets from centuries past and serves as a reminder that even ancient structures hold space for these enchanting creatures. Down-stream flows with Rebel Stanton's artwork capturing the essence of nature's harmony while Vernon Ward's Winter Circle transports us into a realm where swan dances become reality. And finally, we cannot overlook Tchaikovsky's timeless masterpiece - Swan Lake ballet - where Siegfried and Odette fall deeply in love amidst breathtaking choreography. Swans symbolize elegance, purity, and romance; they captivate our hearts wherever they go. Whether it be through art or real-life encounters with these magnificent beings – there is no denying their ability to inspire awe and remind us of nature’s boundless wonders.