Swan Collection (page 8)

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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

Aggressive Mute swan (Cygnus olor) Upper Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) pair on misty lake, Amsterdamse Waterleidingduinen Nature Reserve, near Zandvoort, The Netherlands, February

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) on water, England, December

Mute swan (Cygnus olor) cygnets on water, Lac de Saint Point, Franche Comte, France, May

Swan upping on the Thames, 20th century. Swan upping is an annual ceremonial census of mute swans on the River Thames that dates from the 12th century

Leda and the Swan, 1855. Found in the collection of Landesmuseum, Linz

Leda and the Swan. Artist: Buonarroti, Michelangelo, (Copy)
Leda and the Swan. Found in the collection of Galleria d Arte Moderna e Contemporanea, Bergamo

Sir Joseph Swan (1828-1914), English physicist and chemist, 1911-1912. Artist: D Cameron-Swan
Sir Joseph Swan (1828-1914), English physicist and chemist, 1911-1912. Swan invented the incandescent electric lamp in Britain at about the same time as Thomas Edison patented it in the USA

Leda and the Swan, c. 1500. Artist: Giorgione (1476-1510)
Leda and the Swan, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the Musei Civici, Padova

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Marco Polo sailing from Venice in 1271, (15th century). Together with his father and uncle, Venetian traveller and merchant Marco Polo (1254-1324) set off from Venice

lake Garda view with a swan floating on the surface of water. during sunset. Lazise, Garda lake, Veneto, Italy

A swan is floating on the surface of water into lake Garda during sunset. Lazise, Garda lake, Veneto, Italy

Saint-Germain-de-Livet moated castle, Calvados, Normandy, France

Switzerland, St. Gallen, Werdenberg and lake
Switzerland, St.Gallen, Werdenberg and lake

England, Dorset, Abbotsbury, A Bevy of Mute Swans at Abbotsbury Swannery

River Thurne Reflections, Norfolk Broads National Park, Norfolk, England

Thurne Mill Reflecting in River Thurne at Sunrise, Norfolk Broads National Park, Norfolk, England

Sherrington, Warminster, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom

Rowing boats named after Shakespearean characters on the River Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

Swans, and rowing boats named after Shakespearean characters on the River Avon at Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England

River Coln in Bibury, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

Bibury Bridge, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

The Swan Hotel in Bibury, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England

A seaplane in Como Lake. Italy

Hindringham Hall in Spring, Hindringham, Norfolk, England

Reedland with mute swan - Germany, Baden-Wurttemberg, Tubingen, Biberach, Federsee - Upper Swabia

Mute swan flapping wings - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Mute swan resting - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Mute swan attacking - Germany, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Munich, Flaucher, Thalkirchen

Black swan flock - New Zealand, South Island, West Coast, Westland, Hokitika

Chilham Mill on the River Stour, build circa 1850, Kent, England

The Swan pub, Bibury, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Swans at Bladon Bridge, Blenheim Palace, Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England

Swans at Bladon lake, Blenheim Palace, Blenheim Park, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, England

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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.