Sunday, April 12, 2009

A Swan's beauty

Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul.

~John Muir



25 comments:

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Beautiful photo, Shelley. The reflection just makes that picture--in addition to the Swan.
Hugs,
Betsy

Anonymous said...

When we can see beauty in the world, we can see a reflection of our selves.

Great Beauty Shot Shelley.

Anonymous said...

Your talent is amazing Shelley. This is so lovely.

Lanny said...

Ain't that the truth! You certainly are well fed in that department! So am I and I am mighty thankful! Your swan is a beaut!

roentare said...

This is truely beautiful in deed

Graceful image

Kim said...

Such a pretty bird. Mute Swans are so lovely and photogenic.

Jayne said...

What a lovely quote. The swan is beautiful.

Tina said...

Shelley,
Such a serene and peaceful picture of this mute swan gliding on that glassy surface! Beautiful capture!

The Retired One said...

So, so pretty.
Tranquil and beautiful!!!

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Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Someone else mentioned graceful.That describes this picture best.Love it.
Blessings,Ruth

Knatolee said...

Ahhhh, I love this one. I know I say that about all your photos, but this was a beautiful thing to wake up to! I wish I felt half as tranquil as that swan looks.

Mary said...

"A thing of beauty is a joy forever". Lovely photo to remind us of how important beauty is to our souls.

NCmountainwoman said...

That definitely gives me a sense of beauty. Lovely photograph.

Patsy said...

Just looking at a Swan glide across the water is so traquil.
Patsy

Ginnymo said...

Such a peaceful looking bird when they are in the water like that. I love this photo Shelly!!

Montanagirl said...

The Swan photo is beautiful. Good work!

Ms. ~K said...

Thanks for making my day, again!!!
Kit

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

Oh so lovely is the swan in all her grace and beauty...none compares!

Kelly said...

...so beautiful and graceful...like the quote too.

Anonymous said...

That is a beautiful photo...

Deb said...

Such a beautiful photo Shelley. You really captured the beauty of this gorgeous swan and I love reflection photos :-)

jalynn01 said...

I love that verse! So true! and the picture is beautiful

This Is My Blog - fishing guy said...

Shelly: A neat Swan photo, you don't see them in the wild around here.

Leedra said...

Awesome photo! The reflection is such an addition to the photo.

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sandy said...

ahhh this is just gorgeous, love it.