His Royal Highness ...

... The swan ... first hurried to the side because he found I approached too close to the water, at least, so I explained. Wings raised high. Unfortunately, I did not get my camera ready at that time. I chose not to challenge the swan and walked my way backwards. The swan looked at some point satisfied about the new distance between us and went back to his female.
Meanwhile my camera was ready for shooting. The swan looked back at a glance: "Don't you dare to come closer another time ..." At that moment the shutter clicked ...