The Trumpeter Swans

Trumpeter Swans are one of my favorite birds. When I actively worked as a Veterinary Nurse I got to work up close and personal with them. It was quite an amazing experience. As a photographer, I have always wanted to get pictures of them in the wild but never had the opportunity until a few weeks ago. I just happened to be sitting in my camper and saw these 2 come across the my view. I grabbed my camera and slowly made my to them, trying to get as close as possible without scaring them off.

I have been on this lake for over 10 years and this is my first time seeing them so I was pretty excited. I was even more excited when the next images started to unfold in front of me. I love being at the right place at the right time.

Trumpeter Swans are North America’s largest and heaviest flying bird. Because of their massive size, they need at least 100 yards in order for them to take off. I hope you enjoyed my pictures.

About Catherine Smith Photography

Hello there! My name is Catherine Smith. I am a portrait (both humans and animals) and wedding photographer located in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota. I love to help capture those special moments in a natural setting. I work with natural light and the location is your choice. Photographs can also be done at my studio located in Cottage Grove or a combination of both. Thanks for taking the time to check out my website. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or to set up an appointment. View all posts by Catherine Smith Photography

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