Mute swans are elegant creatures, but their feeding habits are anything but delicate. They dabble and upend to reach aquatic plants beneath the water\u2019s surface, using their long, flexible necks to dive deep. This shot captures the moment of impact, with water droplets frozen in mid-air\u2014a stunning display of precision and grace in nature\u2019s rhythm.<\/p>\n
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\nCanon EOS 6D + Sigma 150-600mm f\/5.0-6.3
\n600mm | 1\/1000 | f\/6.3 | ISO3200<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"