Golden Groom

• Where was the image taken?

  The Netherlands
• The bird in the photo

  Cygnus cygnus (hu: Énekes hattyú en: Whooper Swan)
• Story of the image

  In the warm light of sunset at the Reeuwijkse Plassen, Netherlands, a swan tucked its beak into its feathers, grooming itself in the fading light. The backlighting from the sun created a golden outline around its elegant shape, highlighting the softness of its feathers.

• Category

  Madárportré

• Fotós:

  Ilse Koks