I’m always delighted when I encounter “everyday” animals and can capture their beauty, which most people no longer even notice. For most, it’s true: seen too often and no longer perceived. That’s what I love about photography—it makes me look closely again and begin to marvel, like a small child, at all that nature can create… do you, too?

This swan was very curious and came right up to me and started “talking” (bagging for food?) love these intense moments when you don’t have to hide and rather be in contact with such a beautiful creature.