16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A Swan Dipping His Beak in the River

This photograph captures a swan gently dipping his beak in the river. The ripples of the water bring a sense of place to the image as the swan bends down. I have a house on the river, and swans come by frequently. They are perfect for my muse.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 07.2016
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Oceanport, New Jersey, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D3300
Copyright: © Caroline McFarland