Thanks Nigel. The light was perfect and they just glowed and slowly floated by, unfazed by my presence. There were a few sets some with cygnets that I’ll post soon. 🙂
Hi, yes. Banner Marsh is on Route 24 just west of Peoria and Bartonville, (just a west of those urban sentries you loved 🙂 These wetlands I believe feed from the Illinois River. It’s a wonderful area that’s strangely located between Peoria/Bartonville’s decaying industrial area (to its east) and farmland to the west.
Good morning Scott! Yes, glowing – thank you! It was “magic hour” and these gorgeous swans were kind enough to glide by and pose in the late afternoon sun, as if on queue. 🙂
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A truly wonderful image Sharon. Swans a match mad forever and what a wonderful lake they have selected for a summer home 🙂
Lovely Sharon – Many thanks 🙂
Thanks Nigel. The light was perfect and they just glowed and slowly floated by, unfazed by my presence. There were a few sets some with cygnets that I’ll post soon. 🙂
Thanks Sharon , look forward to seeing them ….. 🙂
Just looking on bing maps Sharon, is this near Chestnut on the 54 ?
Hi, yes. Banner Marsh is on Route 24 just west of Peoria and Bartonville, (just a west of those urban sentries you loved 🙂 These wetlands I believe feed from the Illinois River. It’s a wonderful area that’s strangely located between Peoria/Bartonville’s decaying industrial area (to its east) and farmland to the west.
http://www.stateparks.com/banner_marsh_state_fish_wildlife_area_in_illinois.html?
Good morning. The sun gave you some amazing light for this one, Sharon, an incredible shot. The birds are brilliant, glowing.
Good morning Scott! Yes, glowing – thank you! It was “magic hour” and these gorgeous swans were kind enough to glide by and pose in the late afternoon sun, as if on queue. 🙂