A swan is captured in mid-flight soaring low over dark water, its wings outstretched in an upward sweep. The swan’s body is parallel to the water’s surface, and it appears just before it begins to descend, with the textured stone wall in the background setting the scene for its landing approach.

The swan is now closer to the water, wings still extended but level with its back, and its long neck is drawn forward in anticipation. Compared to the previous frame, the swan has lowered its altitude further, almost skimming the surface as it prepares for touchdown, maintaining the continuity of flight against the same stone wall.

In this final still, the swan is just about to complete its descent. Its wings are angled slightly downward and its body is barely above the water, seconds away from landing. This frame follows directly after the previous two, showing the graceful culmination of the swan’s landing sequence, with consistent scenery in the background.

A herd of swans landed in the #OrnamentalCanal in #Wapping as I was passing. Didn’t get a great capture but these three cropped pics show one of the birds about to touch down. Always great to witness IRL.
#BirdsUK 🪶 🦢