Swan Collection (page 11)

Zurich. Cityscape image of Zurich, Switzerland during sunny summer morning

Historic city center of Lucerne with famous Chapel Bridge and lake Lucerne in Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland

Whooper swans (Cygnus cygnus) group of three, camouflaged on frozen lake, Kussharo, Hokkaido Japan

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) parent and cygnets on a misty lake at sunrise. London, UK. May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) adult and cygnet swimming on misty lake at dawn. Richmond Park, London, UK. May

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on river in evening light, Gelderse Poort, near Nijmegen, The Netherlands. June

RF- Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing on frozen loch at dawn in winter. Loch Insh, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) moulting and plucking its own feathers, Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands. August

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming on sun-dappled water, Lower Silesia, Poland

Photograph of Swan PH, Ponders End, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Shipbuilding - RMS Franconia 1910
In construction the Cunard companys steamer RMS Franconia, covered in girders and scaffolding. Franconia, was intended for the lines Boston service, between Liverpool and Boston, USA. Date: 1910

Holiday scene in Dawlish, Devon. 1926. Tyrell Collection

Darcey Bussell, ballerina, aged 23, launches a new special set of Royal Mail stamps for 1993. Five special stamps, which commemorate the 600th anniversary of Abbotsbury Swannery

Swan glides through dark waters, Stewart Park, Marton, Middlesbrough, England, 3rd April 1970

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) in mist, Bolam Lake Country Park, Northumberland, UK, November

White swans in the frozen water of Spaarne river canal, Haarlem, Amsterdam district, North Holland, The Netherlands, Europe

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) stretching its wings after preening on a misty morning. Valkenhorst Nature reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, May

RMS Mauretania - Cunard LIne Transatlantic Ocean Liner
RMS Mauretania was an ocean liner designed by Leonard Peskett and built by Wigham Richardson and Swan Hunter for the British Cunard Line, launched on the afternoon of 20 September 1906. circa 1920

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) in snow. Jyvaskyla, Central Finland. March

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) adult on a misty morning. Valkenhorst Nature Reserve, Valkenswaard, The Netherlands, August

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus), adult with young ones, Finland, August

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets. London, UK. April

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) parent and cygnets swimming. London, UK. May

Views and crafts of Buckinghamshire, Womens Institute banner design, 1937, (1943). Page painted by a member of a Buckinghamshire Womens Institute

The Royal Barge on the River Thames, London, c1751, (1947). Creator: School of Samuel Scott
The Royal Barge on the River Thames, London, c1751, (1947). View Showing Westminster Bridge, the Palace [of Westminster] and [Westminster] Abbey

Mute swan (Cygnus olor), two cygnets sheltering under parent's wing. Richmond Park, London, England, UK. April

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) swimming with cygnets in misty lake in morning light. Richmond Park, London, England, UK. May. Cropped image

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnet swimming, cocking head. Barnes, London, England, UK. April

Coscoroba swan (Coscoroba coscoroba) at nest with eggs. La Pampa, Patagonia, Argentina. February

Swan Lake, Monaghan, Republic of Ireland
Swan Lake, Monaghan, County Monaghan, Republic of Ireland. circa 1960s

Three tiny cygnets enjoying a ride on their mother swans back

Silhouette - man and woman watching the sunset - Caernarfon
Silhouette of man and woman watching the sunset from a footbridge in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, north Wales. Although they are slightly separated, they seem to be sharing the beauty of the moment

Yellowstone National Park, trumpeter swan preens its feathers while watching alertly

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Mute swan - male, sitting in grass - Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - female with cygnets- Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - new born cygnets - Norfolk, UK Date:

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Mute swan - female and male, male protecting Date:

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Mute swan - female, on a nest - Norfolk, UK Date:

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets with head submerged while feeding underwater, with mother watching and helping, Derbyshire, England, UK. June

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) male on moorland loch, Isle of Skye, Hebrides, Scotland, December

Coscoroba swan, (Coscoroba coscoroba) family with chicks, La Pampa, Argentina

Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) standing in snowfall, Hokkaido, Japan, February

Black swan (Cygnus atratus) female feeding and escorting cygnets. Werribee Sewerage Park, Victoria, Australia

Pair of adult Trumpeter Swans (Cygnus buccinator) in flight. Skagit County, Washington. January

Four-spotted chaser {Libellula quadrimaculata} dragonfly resting on grass in wetland habitat with swans in the background, Shapwick Nature Reserve, Somerset Levels, UK. June

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) at sunrise silhouetted in waters of Lamlash Bay, Isle of Arran, South Arran Marine Protected Area, Scotland, UK, August

Whooper swan (Cygnus cygnus) pair on loch in heart shape, Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, UK, November

Mute Swans (Cygnus olor) foraging, southwest Finland, February

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"Graceful and Timeless: The Swan's Enchanting Journey Through History" From the ethereal beauty of Anna Pavlova dancing Swan Lake to the heroic rescue by RMS Carpathia in 1903, swans have captivated our hearts throughout time. These majestic creatures have left their mark on significant moments like Marco Polo's departure from Venice in the 1300s, symbolizing elegance and freedom. In a picturesque view of Berwick-upon-Tweed, England, swans glide across tranquil waters, reflecting the serenity they bring wherever they go. Among them stands Cygnus atratus, the black swan, adding an air of mystery to their presence. Witnessing mute swans engaging in courtship behavior against a backdrop of back-lit early morning mist rising from the water is truly enchanting. This scene captured in Cleveland - UK showcases nature's artistry with digital manipulation emphasizing a heart shape – a testament to love found amidst tranquility. Whether it be two swans gracefully floating on water or Anna Pavlova herself embodying their essence through her iconic dance moves, these birds continue to inspire awe and admiration. A portrait immortalizes Anna Pavlova as she flawlessly performs her mesmerizing Swan Dance in 1923 – forever etching her name alongside these elegant creatures. Even centuries ago, London recognized the allure of swans as depicted in a panorama engraving from 1616. Their presence adds charm and grace to any landscape they inhabit. In contrast, William Hogarth's satirical artwork warns about false perspective but inadvertently highlights how even distorted images cannot diminish the splendor that is associated with these regal birds. Lastly, we recall Leda and the Swan – an ancient mythological tale that intertwines passion and transformation. Swans possess an undeniable allure that has inspired countless artists throughout history; their symbolism transcends time itself. The story of "swan" is one of timeless elegance, grace, and inspiration.