Swan Dive
March 4, 2012 
It may have been late winter...or it may have been early spring. It depends - you see - on from where it is that you're counting.
She arrived - believing that it was here that she might disappear...get lost in the crowd....blend in with the geese and the ducks and the others. She had no way of knowing. Her beauty..her strength..her grace.
And then it was - one early morning. The sun had just shown its face above the distant horizon. It was quiet. It was still. There was nothing and no one - but she.
She heard her breath. Long and slow and steady. She stretched her neck. She spread her wings. On one big inhale she reached up and filled her lungs..and on the exhale she dove herself forwards.
It was then and there - and perhaps for the very first time - she saw what everyone else was seeing. She saw elegance and grace. She saw softness and strength. She saw lightness and laughter and joy. It was just one moment..and just a flash.
But there and in the mirror that reflected back - she got her first glimpse of she.
Reader Comments (75)
This is poetry in photography.
aaaahhhhhh
Stay inspired!
extraordinary.
Wow, what an amazing shot! ♥
Marcie, this just takes my breath away. It is so beautiful and your writing is perfect. You have such a gift!
Breathtaking...breathtakingly beautiful.
magic.
poetry.
holding my breath.
-Jennifer
you're outdoing yourself! simply amazing!
Finally... She has arrived....
Absolute favorite. I saw the photo and then just couldn't WAIT to begin reading what thoughts would spill out of your creative mind.
oh my! this should be submitted to National Geographic!!
I don't think I've ever seen such a lovely photo --- such grace! and the light on the wings! you can just imagine this birds thoughts at seeing herself in the water.
thanks for always taking time to stop by my little ole blog... I'm honored such a top-notch photographer takes time to hop around the blogsphere!
I like the almost symmetry.
Wow, I mean wow--this is amazing Macie
Wowee, zowee! That is an amazing image! How did you ever manage to capture that?
She is poetry in motion, Marcie, and so are you!
fantastic, beautiful reflection
Soulful marriage of picture and words. A truly inspirational post, Marcie!
Ses ailes de géant ne l'empêche pas de nager ni de voler.
Superbe!
Swans are so good at offering up these ultra-wonderful moments and carrying on as if nothing special had happened . . love your interpretation here . .
Beautiful story, stunning photo!
your timing is impassable here, I love it, the reflection too
Wow, what a stunningly beautiful shot! The way the light shines through the feathers is amazing.
Your wonderful fortune to have captured such beauty, and your poetic writing is simply breathtaking, as is the photo! Thank you for sharing such beauty.
Awesome shot!
Marcie, this one is truly a masterpiece! The words and image are a perfect tandem and both are simply stunning! This is the reason you should create your book.
Just wonderful - poetry in motion.... Your skill with the camera and thought and words is glorious.
(And very helpful to me right now, but you could not possibly have known that :))
stunning photographic poetry. What a precious moment to have witnessed.
Absolutely beautiful, both the image and your words.
Holy cow Marcie, incredible!
oh marcie, I have to break silence to tell you how extraordinary this photograph is...wow!!!!
Absolutely powerful and dynamic shot ~ Wow! ~ thanks ~namaste, carol (A Creative Harbor)
WOW!!! Really. WOW!!!
Perfection...a prayer and reminder for us all, Marcie!
This is such a beautiful post. Your words and image touch my heart.
Poetry for the soul!!
Your timing with this capture is absolutely incredible. The words that accompany it...even more so!
OH MY! (I said outloud) This whole post has totally wrecked me. I'm an emotional basket case right now. First, that is the most beautiful photo I've ever seen (I'm not kidding). And, then your words have totally blown me away. I'm saving up my money! I must have this print. It means something to me. :)
Marcie - what an amazing reflection shot - talk about being in the right place at the right time - this would be the definition of that mantra. You have captured such elegance and grace - and then attached a story of that moment when we see ourselves for the beautiful creatures we really are. So inspriational!
Gorgeous capture & perfect timing =)
Your way with words is so fantastic...and your gift of photography equals it! What a joy to read/see this post. Wonderful!!
Just loved your accompanying words.
xx
Oh my goodnes...... that is just FABULOUS!!!
oh my god., lovely., I was reminded of a movie of black swan., :D
Unique and not a little magical...talk about being in the right place at the right time!
so gorgeous! I agree, poetry in photography!
Lovely, high contrast shot. The curve of his wings brings to mind a graceful arched bridge.
What a grace....what a beauty....like a dream Marcie....
This is majestic. I especially like the light through the wings.
Oh I love this one, so dramatic. It cries out to be printed on Exhibition Fiber Paper with non-reflective museum glass in front.
BEAUTIFUL.....!!!!!!