Look mummy, my wings are huge!! - a photo on Flickriver

            Young cygnet exercising it's 'wings' underneath her watchful and protective mother.....
 Taken at Chew Valley Lake, near Bristol, Somerset.

A greetings card publisher contacted me and asked me if they could buy the license for this shot!
 I agreed and signed a contract, i get 6% of all profits plus a £50 advance! :-)

Highest position in Explore - 37

Taken in: United Kingdom / England / Bath and North East Somerset (show map)

Taken on: June 16, 2006

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Camera: Nikon D50, f/5.6, 1/2000 sec, 300mm (=450mm) (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D50
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/2000)
Focal Length:	300mm (35mm equivalent: 450mm)
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Not Defined
Exposure Mode:	Auto
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Ver.1.00
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