A New Day's Adventure

Trumpeter Swans take flight from Shadow Lake and aim for area farm fields. Snohomish, Washington.

Wings Alight

Beautiful light touches upon the wings of four Trumpeter Swans in flight.

Flight Line

The morning light upon Trumpeter Swans suggests something poetic in moments such as this one. I see grace and beauty in this winter scene.

Morning Take Off

It's always a thrill to watch the Trumpeter Swans as they take off from Shadow Lake in the morning, bound for nearby farm fields. Snohomish, Washington. November 23, 2013.

Rise Above

Having just taken taken flight from Shadow Lake, these Trumpeter Swans rise to clear the treetops at the edge of the lake.

Autumn's Swan Song

A fallen swan feather comes to a rest between the margins of a frosted Maple leaf. Even in chance, there can be a suggestion of order; as the feather appears much like another lobe in this leaf. Snohomish, Washington. November 23, 2013.

An Affair to Remember

A secluded getaway. Calm water. Sunshine. Moss-covered, mammoth tree roots. 'Tis the exhilarating and peaceful setting for this pair of Trumpeter Swans aglow on Shadow Lake. Snohomish, Washington.

Farm Supply

Trumpeter Swans enjoying the bounty of a Snohomish Valley farm field. Snohomish, Washington.

Winter's Grace

Trumpeter Swans falling into single file as they take off from Shadow Lake. I'm always struck by how—in just a few seconds—take off evolves from what seems like a mad scramble to an elegant, orderly flight line. Snohomish, Washington. November 23, 2013.

Deepwater Start

The seemingly frantic commotion lasts but a few seconds, the energy culminating in lift and grace. Trumpeter Swans departing the still waters of Shadow Lake.

Frost's Dust of Swan

"The way a Swan Shook down on me The dust of snow From a maple tree." -Altered verse from Robert Frost's "A Dust of Snow." Photo taken November 23, 2013.

Autumn Ritual

Trumpeter Swans have recently migrated to the Snohomish Valley, once again. Here, they've just left the farm fields west of State Route 9. Each evening around sunset, they leave the fields for the protection afforded at nearby lakes.

Trumpeter Duet

Two Trumpeter Swans have just taken to the sky in the early morning. Snohomish, Washington. December 26, 2013.