Tundras In The Mist by auntietk
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Description
In winter, when tundra swans fly south, this is where they stay. January in the Skagit Valley brings bald eagles and tundra swans, along with photographers and bird watchers.
The big hill in the background is Fidalgo Island, if I'm not mistaken.
Tundra swans have black feet and black beaks, and the adults are pure white otherwise. The cygnets are gray until their second year. This group contains two adults and three juveniles.
I figured if the swans in these fields were tundra swans, then the cows in the same fields must be tundra cows, and the horses must be tundra horses. Now that seems logical, doesn't it? Well. My friends were having none of it. Lela said the cows were Holsteins.
Personally, I liked my version better!
Comments (28)
beachzz
Then you must be a tundra woman, and so am I! I like your story much better!! We have tundra swans here too, but I haven't seen them this year. I keep looking, but they're probably gone by now!!
Richardphotos
really a beautiful landscape
Meisiekind
Excellent shot Tara! Someone placed a close-up on a tundra swan yesterday - the black beak and feet! Gorgeous!
babuci
Wonderful layered colors. Love the background.
sharky_
Interesting view and capture. Aloha
durleybeachbum
A most peaceful composition..I love the layers and the muted colours.
wysiwig
Tundra it is! I worked with a woman years ago who retired to Fidalgo Island with her new husband. It seemed so romantic. I can begin to see why in this image.
bazza
Lovely shoot well done!!
helanker
What a lovely view Tara. Looks really beautiful and I like your version too :-)
bmac62
A beautiful scene...one I haven't seen yet...but one that being an annual event will be around for a long time to come. Glad you captured the mist. It makes a perfect backdrop for the swans:)
casmindo
Very nice shot!
hipps13
beautiful work warm hugs, Linda Kaye
Faemike55
Great shot, Tara! I like your version as well. and if there are people living there, are they Tundra people?
elfin14doaks
I like your version better too. Tundras are cool. I live near the frozen tundra (Lambeau Field). I really think this shot is totally cool. I couldn't silently stalk this one!
emmecielle
Wonderful view! :)
jocko500
that do make cent . so the people there is tundra also. cool ....cool image too
MrsRatbag
I agree about the cows, but only if the migrate! And if they do, best stay away from their flight patterns, or carry a BIG umbrella!
ocoee53
Lovely scene.
watapki66
What a great shot!
bebert
impressionnant.
debbielove
Love the shot of the misty and the mountain! Very Lord Of the Rings! lol.. Great shot and useful information always grateful for that... My limited brain cell capacity and all that! :-) Rob
EBSPhotographic
That looks early in the morning:)...lol. Love the colors, it's as if it's layered. The mist you captured perfectly. Very cool shot all around.
jarmila
lovely and cute this shot, all field for them...nice and relaxing place there
Merrylee
Excellent shot and great story Tara...Go Tundra women
cfulton
Hmm, there is a lot of depth in this scene. Wonderful! Clive
Katraz
Great view.
Alfaomega
Very peaceful. Light is so soft, great time of the day!
fredster66
This is beautiful.