You're not such an ugly duckling....

... even with brown feathers this young swan has all the grace of an adult and held its head noble and high while I snapped away. See him big.

We went to Caerlaverock Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust today; it was to be the final test for the EOS 7D to help me decide if I am going to keep it. Lots of nice photos but I think I will sleep on the decision for a few more days.

You can see a few more photos in my blipfolio here.