The serene Garden of Friendship in Sydney, with its tranquil ponds and winding stone pathways, is graced as always by the presence of elegant swans and cheerful ducks. The swans glide effortlessly across the still water; their long necks curved like calligraphy strokes against the reflections of willows and ornate pavilions. Meanwhile, the ducks paddle playfully in small groups, occasionally waddling ashore to forage between the rocks and bonsai-like shrubs. Their familiar presence brings a sense of continuity to the garden, a living thread through the carefully composed harmony of this urban oasis inspired by classical Chinese landscapes.
Linking Saturday Critter
Soothing and serene scene. Thank you đ đ đ
ReplyDeleteThank you. It was calming
DeleteI just love your wonderful and on-spot description of these two very different kinds of water birds!
ReplyDeleteThey are pleasant
DeleteQue bien destaca el cisne entre los oscuros patos.
ReplyDeleteFeliz fin de semana.
The white swan
Delete...they are getting along together beautifully.
ReplyDeleteTogether trying to eat tourist feeds
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ReplyDeleteA moment of quiet beauty, perfectly captured, Roentare!
Wow, what a framing is superb!
ReplyDeleteGreat birds, swans.
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful together
ReplyDeletePeaceful scene! I enjoy watching ducks, geese, and various other floating around.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see a white swan amid the dark ducks.
ReplyDeleteThe swan stands out regally!
ReplyDeleteThose swans are beautiful, and really stand out in your photo.
ReplyDeleteA lovely scene with the ducks and swan! Thank you for linking up and sharing your critter post. Take care, have a great weekend. PS, thank you for leaving me a comment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful place and a gorgeous photo. I would love to have them one printed and framed! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThat lone swan really stands out among the bustling ducks.
ReplyDeleteThe swan really stands out.
ReplyDeleteThat swan certainly stands out in this photo.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful moment you captured!! your description of these waterfowl is dead on!! i love watching and photographing both!!
ReplyDeleteSerene photo, gorgeous words: "The swans glide effortlessly across the still water; their long necks curved like calligraphy strokes against the reflections of willows and ornate pavilions." A beautiful post, Roentare!
ReplyDeleteAww a very nice scene.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend wishes.
All the best Jan
Wonderful photo. They live in harmony unlike us! I love both ducks and swans, great creatures :-D
ReplyDeleteUna bonita imagen de ese cisne que parece custodia a esos patos a los que aquĂ llamamos azulones por el plumaje de los machos, pero su nombre es "ĂĄnade real".
ReplyDeleteSaludos.