vain contortionists

Harlem Meer is home to two swans that certainly don't shy away from the camera. I was struck by several things as I shot these photos:

1) Swans are incredibly vain creatures. They primp, and primp, and primp! In this photo, you can see little pieces of dander floating in the air.


primping

2) Their ability to wrap their necks around their bodies is absolutely astounding.


contortionism

3) These are beautiful creatures.



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