Bathtime
This magnificent Wāna is one of two that are usually found in the Harts Creek area of Canterbury New Zealand. On this day I was just taking a walk to the end of the trail to see what birds would be around. I came around a bend and found the two Swans in the creek and this one began its bathing ritual. I sat down in the grass and took pictures as he worked to keep its beautiful white plumage pristine.
This shot was the winning image in the Amateur Photographer of the Year Competition 2024 in the Nature Category. It also placed top 3 for the Amatuer Photographer of the Year.
The shot comes printed by Kens Cameras in Christchurch on the highest quality lustre paper bringing this shot to life.
Canvases available on request. Please email paul@paulfrancis.nz for information.
This magnificent Wāna is one of two that are usually found in the Harts Creek area of Canterbury New Zealand. On this day I was just taking a walk to the end of the trail to see what birds would be around. I came around a bend and found the two Swans in the creek and this one began its bathing ritual. I sat down in the grass and took pictures as he worked to keep its beautiful white plumage pristine.
This shot was the winning image in the Amateur Photographer of the Year Competition 2024 in the Nature Category. It also placed top 3 for the Amatuer Photographer of the Year.
The shot comes printed by Kens Cameras in Christchurch on the highest quality lustre paper bringing this shot to life.
Canvases available on request. Please email paul@paulfrancis.nz for information.
This magnificent Wāna is one of two that are usually found in the Harts Creek area of Canterbury New Zealand. On this day I was just taking a walk to the end of the trail to see what birds would be around. I came around a bend and found the two Swans in the creek and this one began its bathing ritual. I sat down in the grass and took pictures as he worked to keep its beautiful white plumage pristine.
This shot was the winning image in the Amateur Photographer of the Year Competition 2024 in the Nature Category. It also placed top 3 for the Amatuer Photographer of the Year.
The shot comes printed by Kens Cameras in Christchurch on the highest quality lustre paper bringing this shot to life.
Canvases available on request. Please email paul@paulfrancis.nz for information.