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Bell ringer

Posted by
Doug (Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom) on 13 September 2012 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.

When I did a short series about Wells I said about the swans on the moat around the Bishops Palace ringing the bell to be fed, well here they are ringing the bell.
Over the next week I will be away, I have left a shot on for each day but I don't know if I'll be able to comment on anyone's image so please forgive me, I'll hopefully catch up on my return

Canon EOS 500D 1/100 second F/5.6 ISO 200 55 mm

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Please excuse me if I don't get to comment people's images some days but I've had to return to a work life rather than become a pensioner as I had planned due cost of living and the tax man wanting a lump of my pension. I am making an effort to return to AM3 after a bit of an absence, it's really nice to see photo's from all contributors and I will try to comment when I can. If I offer criticism I do so only to help and I do not wish to cause offence. My photography tends to be from my travels, as well as my passion which is wildlife and landscape. I hope you enjoy what you see.
Thanks for your comments I'm really grateful for them and welcome constructive feedback.

gerard1948 from Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Very funny, they pull the bell to ring. A very good picture ...... But this is not ST today. The reflection in the window above the swans are beautiful.

13 Sep 2012 5:25am

Luke from Spokane Washington, United States

Lovely!

13 Sep 2012 6:00am

Heinz from Germany

Sehr gut diese Futterglocke. Schön die Spiegelung im Fenster.

13 Sep 2012 6:49am

Christine from Ellemford, United Kingdom

Fabulous capture, the reflection in the window is a bonus

13 Sep 2012 7:02am

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Outstanding and magical capture! Love the added beauty of the reflection in the window.

13 Sep 2012 7:02am

Nigel from Avening, United Kingdom

The reflection in the window is wonderful

13 Sep 2012 7:50am

Jules from Drayton, United Kingdom

great capture - never seen this before - unique reflection in the window

13 Sep 2012 9:00am

grouser from Ludlow, United Kingdom

Nicely documented and the inclusion of the leaves in the foreground are the finishing touch

13 Sep 2012 9:35am

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(Old West Wales Boy), Germany

clever birds and a nice composition..

13 Sep 2012 10:23am

Anthony Morgan Lambert from Bielefeld(Old West Wales Boy), Germany

clever birds and a nice composition..

13 Sep 2012 10:23am

Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom

Really ?! What an amazing thing to discover and I see it is on YouTube . . has set me thinking, now !

13 Sep 2012 10:39am

Jason Politte from Conway, AR, United States

Ha - that is just too cool! These swans are no bird brains are they? ;-)) Great shot, Doug!

13 Sep 2012 11:05am

Mariana M. from Waterloo, Canada

great image . love man's reflection in a mirror

13 Sep 2012 11:10am

Jypyä Pop from Turku, Finland

That is a very funny picture. It indicates that the animal is easy to learn such things, of which it is useful. The same thing is the case of a human being. Welcome back, when you have time. Then you have a lot to read.

13 Sep 2012 11:15am

Martine from bousval, Belgium

Elle est vraiment géniale ta photo!! bravissimo avec le reflet aussi!!

13 Sep 2012 12:25pm

Curly from South Shields, United Kingdom

Unreal :-)
A proper eye opener!

13 Sep 2012 12:27pm

hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong

Amazing find and beautiful catch! Such a delight and charm through your wonderful eye! Have a great trip!:-)

13 Sep 2012 12:29pm

Mhelene from Villiers-sur-Marne, France

Superb photo ! Really ringing the bell ? Amazing !

13 Sep 2012 12:41pm

Emma G from Canberra, Australia

very clever swans - nice to see the white variety...we seem to only get black down this part of the world. Hope you have a great week...

13 Sep 2012 1:40pm

Florence from Paris, France

Too funny ! And it's the first time I chance to see such a unique scene.

13 Sep 2012 2:00pm

Don from Spokane, United States

You caught the prime moment. Very interesting way for them to ask for food.

13 Sep 2012 2:35pm

Judy aka L@dybug from Brooksville, FL, United States

Very timely capture ... and I take it that is your reflection in the window; masterful work for such a young man! ;D

13 Sep 2012 2:55pm

CElliottUK from Reading, United Kingdom

Wow! I have never heard of that kind of behaviour in swans

13 Sep 2012 3:12pm

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

A lovely story and a fairy tale scene ...
Good luck on your break!
A hug, Adela

13 Sep 2012 3:43pm

Baldwin VW from Bejuma, Venezuela

Beautiful capture of this interesting behavior ... Nice shot and fabulous reflection on the little window !!!

13 Sep 2012 4:56pm

Rick from Toronto, Canada

Everyone wants a short cut... ha ha : amazing capture, Doug !

13 Sep 2012 5:16pm

Lena from San Francisco, United States

Lovely scene...I like the swan and window reflections. indeed a nice image. wonderful capture Doug.

13 Sep 2012 5:30pm

omid from mashhad, Iran

Excellent!!!
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Amazing & so lovely!!!
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so beautiful colors, lights, reflctions & texture!

13 Sep 2012 5:54pm

ruthiebear from Titusville,NJ, United States

What a great find and capture! Clever swans to ring the bell for food.

13 Sep 2012 7:06pm

tataray from france, France

Excellent... avec les reflets. )

13 Sep 2012 7:07pm

Leigh from Northallerton, United Kingdom

Great capture :-)

13 Sep 2012 8:12pm

Elaine Hancock from Rockville, United States

That is amazing! Fantastic shot!

13 Sep 2012 10:17pm

RBL from Oxford, United States

Amazingly smart swans; charming scene and reflection!

14 Sep 2012 12:03am

Joyce from Montana, United States

I just love this. They are smarter than we think. Who is not just mesmerized by the beauty of swans?

14 Sep 2012 10:51am

Ainsley from Derbyshire, United Kingdom

This is fairly cute. Amazing what animals can learn.

14 Sep 2012 1:25pm

Canon EOS 500D
1/100 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
55 mm

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