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Wednesday, 23 November 2011

Muted Thematic Photography

When I saw this week's theme was muted I was stuck for ideas untl I remembered these pictures from Norway.
Mute Swans on Stokkavatnet, Stavanger

Mute swans have orange bills with a black base and knob (less prominent in the female). They are not as slient as their name suggests as they will snort and hiss when annoyed, some even produce a weak trumpeting. But the swan song, the music said to be produced by a dying swan, is a myth with no foundation in fact.
Mute Swan on the River Tees at Preston Park
I was quite pleased to find these photos in my files. So it's time for me to blow my own trumpet - muted of course just like this.
Eddie Byard plays muted trumpet
Trombonist Tom Ebert, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 1990.
(by I,Infrogmation - CC-A 2.5 generic license)

OK, I cheated as I'm no musician. For other muted contributions check out Carmi's thematic photographic 172
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7 comments:

  1. Kalei's Best Friend23 November 2011 at 15:57

    Gorgeous swans... and ever so quiet when they glide across the water...

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  2. Max Sartin23 November 2011 at 17:33

    Great swan pictures, something very calming about watching them paddle on the water. And the trumpet was great too, good to know mine isn't the only musical instrument in the group.

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  3. Little Nell23 November 2011 at 18:54

    The swans were the first thought I had too, but other than that I was struggling. Well done with two variations on the theme.

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  4. Unknown23 November 2011 at 19:04

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  5. Bob Scotney23 November 2011 at 19:27

    Welcome to my blog, Darlene. I'll take a look at your site.

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  6. Alexia23 November 2011 at 21:38

    Very clever of you to think of mute swans, Bob! They are lovely photos too - very peaceful.

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  7. Gilly26 November 2011 at 09:39

    Loved the swans!! And I thought of a trumpet, but hadn't a photo of one!!

    You always keep us on our toes!

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