[delb0y]

In the absence of anything else here's a swan from this time last year:

[EnglishBob]

Just this past week-end I found a pond near here with swans on it, going to head back up there when the weather improves.

Nicely Captured, love the tones and textures in this.

[EdMak]

Needs a bit more headroom, cracker though. Ed.

[MrB]

Needs a bit more headroom, cracker though. Ed.

Agreed!

Cheers.
Philip

[Browser Mike]

Headroom ?. I thought that was why its neck was bent.
Great shot, Derek.
Mike.

[EdMak]

There is a difference? Ed.

[delb0y]

Looks very good, Ed !

[Browser Mike]

My apologies Ed, no offence was intended. My opening line was meant to be a joke.
Regards,
Mike.

[delb0y]

Here's a redone version as per Ed's excellent observation:

Swan Portrait v2 by Derek Rutherford, on Flickr

[EdMak]

Mike never crossed my mind. Taken as a joke.

Meant to say, this was from a 162Kb file size, well done Photoshop, and, very well done Derek, good result all round. Ed.

[dianebaughn]

There is a difference?  Ed.

Stunning!