Münster's famous black swan Petra

©junebug, on June 9, 2007, said:

This swan has become famous, because she is in love with a pedal boat that looks like a huge swan. She doesn't allow any other swan around her but this boat.

Šovran Nikša, on June 14, 2007, said:

Interesting story , U are from Germany?

©junebug, on June 15, 2007, said:

Thank you. Yes, I am.

rosina lamberti, on June 15, 2007, said:

beautiful photo junebug:)

Richard Ryer, on June 15, 2007, said:

Greetings Junebug, It's nice the Swan will be so friendly to be around people on the water's edge. Great picture, tells a good story. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,

Rich

©junebug, on June 16, 2007, said:

Thanks everybody for your kind comments. Greetings to all of you from Germany.

marisadechile, on June 17, 2007, said:

A very good swan friend. Greetings from Chile!

©junebug, on June 18, 2007, said:

Hi marisadechile! Thank you for your kind comments and greetings from Germany, Anne

Luis Maderuelo, on June 18, 2007, said:

Very affectionate! It is a very strong image... The photo "speak" a lot... I like it!

©junebug, on June 19, 2007, said:

Thank you Luis, for your kind comments. Greetings, Anne

© Green Irish Eagle, on June 19, 2007, said:

Maybe this swan should visit Ireland to find true love - good selection of mates here

Salvatore www.im-ages.it, on June 24, 2007, said:

Molto carina! Complimenti

©junebug, on June 24, 2007, said:

Mille grazie, Salvatore!

redi, on June 26, 2007, said:

hübsche Fotographie mit dem Schwan. Der Mann der Rückseiten sind Sie Ihre. Küsse

©junebug, on June 26, 2007, said:

Thanks for your comment, redi. It's just some man feeding the swan whom I don't know. Greetings, Anne

redi, on June 26, 2007, said:

OH YOU ARE A WOMAN,I'm Sorry

kisses

Erwin Woenckhaus, on June 28, 2007, said:

Esta conversación estuvo entretenida y la historia que haces al principio es muy interesante y jocosa, Anne. Tengo una inquietud: el ganso ahullenta sólo a otros gansos verdad? Si es así, entonces significa que es bastante inteligente, aparte de enamoradizo. Supongo que es un macho, por lo agresivo.

©junebug, on June 29, 2007, said:

Ese no es un ganso, es un cisne feminino. Está enamorada de un velomar que está hecho un cisne colosal (tengo una foto del velomar). Esa cisne negra no desea contacto con otros cisnos. Espero que tu has comprendido - mi espanol es muy malo.

Erwin Woenckhaus, on June 29, 2007, said:

Cisne, ganso, oca... todo queda en familia, lo que pasa es que acá se ven más los cisnes cuello negro, por eso le ví cara de ganso... je, je. Y comprendí perfecto,no te preocupes.

©junebug, on June 30, 2007, said:

Okay Erwin, I think I understood. It doesn't matter whether goose or swan, it's all one family, right?? :-) Anne

Lilypon, on July 1, 2007, said:

Wonderful picture and I love the story! :)

Arturo García, on July 31, 2007, said:

Hola Anne:

Realmente “bug” es bicho aunque haya un escarabajo conocido como “junebug”. Un bicho en español es cualquier animalillo que anda, nada o vuela, como bichos hay en todas las épocas, tu eres un “bicho de Julio”, a propósito de esto, feliz cumpleaños con retraso. También se les llama “bicho” a los chicos traviesos y alocados, independientemente del sexo; cuando se aplica a los mayores es sinónimo de malo, perverso, ruin y todo aquello que indique condiciones negativas. Tu como eres joven, eres un “bicho” en el sentido cariñoso y familiar de la palabra, algo así como mi nieto al que ya conoces. Por todo esto no me extraña que te guste ir a la iglesia del bosque, pues en la hojarasca se desenvuelven perfectamente los “bichos” y como “bicho” humano estoy seguro que harás sonar la campana a la hora de la siesta.

No sé si me gusta más la foto o la historia que cuentas de esta “patita fea” que la pobre siguió siéndolo después y no como el patito del cuento. Como a la pobre "cisna" se le ha ido su amor, se ha venido al amor de la botella del viejo; seguro que compartieron unos tragos y acabaron la noche cantando con el brazo sobre el hombro. Cuentos aparte, la foto es deliciosa y la sensibilidad para captarla mucho más.

Saludos, Arturo.

Henrique von Hertwig Bittencourt, on August 5, 2007, said:

lovely and bucolic! i loved it!

©junebug, on August 5, 2007, said:

Thank you for your comment, Henrique, and for visiting my page. Greetings, Anne

Borbély Tamás, on August 9, 2007, said:

Very nice,intimate picture,congratulations! Yellow Star! Greetings from Hungary! Tamás (in english:Thomas)

©junebug, on August 21, 2007, said:

Tamás, many thanks for your comment on this picture and for the yellow star! Greetings, Anne:)

© Green Irish Eagle, on August 21, 2007, said:

Hello again Anne. Tell Petra that her Irish boyfriends have made it to Google Earth and are visible on the satellite image also so she can't miss them.

Borbély Tamás, on September 17, 2007, said:

Greetings Anne !This is my choice for the panoramio elections Good luck! Tamás

©junebug, on September 17, 2007, said:

Thank you for nominating this photo! Greetings, Anne

Lilypon, on September 17, 2007, said:

I'm glad Borbély Tamás nominated this one Anne. :D

Borbély Tamás, on September 18, 2007, said:

I made it gladly :-) Greetings, Tamás

©junebug, on September 18, 2007, said:

Pam, Tamás, thanks again for your comments! Greetings, Anne:)

Luis Maderuelo, on September 19, 2007, said:

Esta foto fue al concurso. ¡Saludos!

©junebug, on September 20, 2007, said:

Muchas gracias, Luis! Me alegro mucho! ¡Saludos!

Avelino Silva, on September 22, 2007, said:

Perfect. The man and the swan form a very beautiful image. Greetings, avelino

©junebug, on September 23, 2007, said:

Thank you, Avelino! Greetings, Anne

Arturo García, on October 4, 2007, said:

Cuando había terminado he encontrado a la pobre Petra, enemorada no correspondida y que parece pedir un trago al viejo vagabundo; Sin mirar si ha sido elegida o no y aunque esté fuera del cupo también está NOMINADA.

©junebug, on October 4, 2007, said:

Muchas gracias, de nuevo, Arturo! Me alegro que te guste esta foto. Está también mi favorita! Un abrazo, Anne:)

©junebug, on October 5, 2007, said:

Thank you very much, hamzars! Greetings from Germany!

Daniel Mitin, on October 8, 2007, said:

lonely photo, I love this one so much, thank you

©junebug, on October 9, 2007, said:

Thank you very much, Daniel!

Wallace Rivera, on October 9, 2007, said:

Excelent! :)

©junebug, on October 10, 2007, said:

Thank you very much, Wallace!

jacqie, on October 16, 2007, said:

Excelent! :)

©junebug, on October 17, 2007, said:

Thank you very much, **jacq_sarah **!

lea leal, on October 19, 2007, said:

Não é só o cachorro que é melhor amigo,o ganso tambem;é raro uma foto desses,parabens. lea leal-Evaristo. Santos est,/sp.Brasil

©junebug, on October 21, 2007, said:

Thank you very much for your comment, lea leal-Evaristo! Greetings, Anne

Anto&Nino Saya, on November 13, 2007, said:

nice

©junebug, on November 13, 2007, said:

Thanks, Antonino!

Joerg Petersen, on January 12, 2008, said:

Moin Anne, ich bin über deine netten Kommentare (swissmay,...) auf deine Seite gekommen. Du scheinst nie ohne Kamera aus dem Haus zu gehen. Viele Motive zu unterschiedlichen Tages- und Jahreszeiten. Das ist alles sehr vertraut. Dieses Bild gefiel mir sofort so sehr, dass es einen Stern bekommt. Grüße von der Unterelbe. Joerg

©junebug, on January 12, 2008, said:

Hallo Joerg! Danke für deinen Besuch und die netten Worte! Ja, ohne Kamera gehe ich so gut wie nie aus dem Haus. Es findet sich immer wieder etwas, das sich lohnt, im Bild festgehalten zu werden. Vielen Dank auch noch für den Stern. Deine Seite werde ich mir auch anschauen. Grüße aus der Pfalz, Anne

Thank you for your visit and comment, mickado! Cheers, Anne

Cinthia & ....., on March 27, 2008, said:

So delicate!

Cy

©junebug, on March 27, 2008, said:

Thank you very much, Cy! Cheers, Anne

© Massimo De Candido, on March 30, 2008, said:

Great shot Anne. Regards, Massimo.

©junebug, on March 30, 2008, said:

Thank you for your visit and nice comment, Massimo! I'm glad you like it! Greetings, Anne

AXOTA, on April 28, 2008, said:

Dear Anne, your love for nature and humanity is plain for all to see. Your amazing gallery is proof, if any were needed, of your passion for gods creatures and photography. It is a real pleasure to walk through this wonderful corner of mother Earth.Thankyou.

Jim

©junebug, on April 29, 2008, said:

Thank you so much for your wonderful words, Jim! You are very kind and I really appreciate your comments! All the best, Anne

Boumlik M., on May 12, 2008, said:

Are they speaking politics ??

©junebug, on May 12, 2008, said:

Thank you, Boumlik! Didn't understand the language they were speaking but they both looked very serious, so you might be right!:) Greetings, Anne

Kovács-Tóka Anita, on July 5, 2008, said:

Great photo! Yellow Star! :) Greetings, Anita

Freddie 6 Samantha, on July 12, 2008, said:

Hi Anne, great capture and lovely story! And thankyou for your kind comments Greetings to Germany from England Samantha

©junebug, on July 12, 2008, said:

Thank you for your comment and the YS, Anita! I'm glad you like it.

Thanks also, Samantha for visiting Petra! I will be going to Münster on Monday and hope to see her again:)! Greetings, Anne

primo masotti, on September 12, 2008, said:

super...super....super !!!

ciao primo

primo masotti, on September 12, 2008, said:

miei favoriti

©junebug, on September 13, 2008, said:

Grazie molto per il tuo commento piacevole, Primo e per mettergli questa foto favoriti! Tanti saluti, Anne

primo masotti, on September 13, 2008, said:

..Anne secondo me, questa è la più bella foto di PANORAMIO...Ma non per la qualità tecnica dell'immagine (che è priva di difetti!)..Per quello che dice, che lascia intendere! Mi pare che il signore , alla sua sinistra si trova, una bottiglia...(no comment)..IL CIGNO, sembra voler consolare l'uomo, come volere dirgli, che la vita è bella, poi i momenti brutti..PASSANO!..

(ti chiedo scusa Anne, per questa mia personalissima **interpretazione)!

Bravissima la fotografa, per avere fermato questo attimo!

ciao primo

primo masotti, on September 13, 2008, said:

Anne .. in my opinion, this is the most beautiful photos *PANORAMIO ... But not for the technical quality of the image (which is free of defects!) .. For what he says, which suggests! It seems to me that the gentleman, on his left is a bottle ... (no comment) .. THE CIGNO, seems to want consular man, as will tell him, that life is beautiful, then the bad moments finish .. ! ..

(Anne you my apologies for my personal **interpretation **)!

Bravissima photographer, to have stopped this moment! br primo

©junebug, on September 13, 2008, said:

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Primo! Your interpretation of this photo is quite correct, I believe. I also had the impression that he was a lonely man. He had come to the lake in order to feed the ducks and swans, and this special swan is very tame and came close to him to get some 'goodies'. But he also seems to be comforting the man and it was obvious that both the man and the swan enjoyed each other's company! Best wishes, Anne

Julia Borissova, on September 14, 2008, said:

Brava Anne, The picture wiht exciting story, thank you! Cheers, Julia

©junebug, on September 14, 2008, said:

Thank you for visiting my gallery and commenting on this picture, Julia! I'm glad you like it! Cheers, Anne

Janina_Bielenko, on November 26, 2008, said:

Great scene. Bravo!

©junebug, on November 27, 2008, said:

Thank you very much, Janina! Cheers, Anne

pedrocut, on April 24, said:

Lovely photo Anne,

Before reading the comments, I thought that it was the kind of picture that you would see in a newspaper, as a competition for the best caption. Then reading your comment about the pedal boat an idea came and I proceeded to read further.

To me it is the Swan that has come to the man to ask for advice about problems concerning love. The man is lending an ear to the swan!

Best Wishes Peter

©junebug, on April 25, said:

Thank you for your lovely comment, Peter! The swan called Petra sure was the most famous animal in Münster, but a few months ago it suddenly disappeared. They've been looking for her all over but so far haven't found her. Nobody knows what really happened, but I do hope she is all right. Maybe she found a new love and followed him. At least that's what I hope! Best wishes, Anne

Christian PERLOT, on April 25, said:

Friend ?

Très belle complicité dans cette prise de vue, qui est bien réalisée. Bravo. Un amical bonjour de France, Christian.

Please, take a look at Christian's March contest

Voulez-vous voir ma photo préférée ?

pedrocut, on April 25, said:

Anne

Please keep us informed about your Swan, but it is too much of a coincident!

Maktub

The Black Swan of Munster has met the White Swan from Kingsbury near Birmingham, and they will live happily everafter.

Best Wishes Peter

©junebug, on April 26, said:

Merci beaucoup de ce gentil commentaire, Christian! J'ai regardé vos photos préférées et donné mon vote! Salutations, Anne

Thank you very much, Peter! Your white swan from Kingsbury and Petra would sure make a beautiful couple and live happily together!:) Best wishes, Anne

gabriela gleizer, on May 19, said:

nice!! please comment mine too

©junebug, on May 20, said:

Muchas gracias por la visita y comentario, Gabriela! Saludos, Anne

Konny.W, on May 29, said:

Also dieses Bild hat was es strahlt für mich irgendwie tiefe Verzweiflung aus weis nicht wieso aber das ist der erste Gedanke der mir gekommen ist! Ich finde es einfach nur Klasse!!!

Bekommt von mir den YS,

Gruß,

KONNY

©junebug, on May 29, said:

Vielen Dank, Konny, besonders für den Y*! Freue mich sehr darüber! Petra war ziemlich berühmt wegen ihrer Liebe zu einem Tretboot, aber seit dem Winter ist sie leider verschollen! Vielleicht war ihr das ganze Theater einfach zu viel geworden. Man kann nur hoffen, dass es ihr gut geht! Viele Grüße, Anne

Konny.W, on May 29, said:

Ach so danke für die Info, ich habe es in den Nachrichten gesehen, aber ich wusste nicht das es Die Petra ist! Ja hoffen wir das es ihr gut geht, und sie sich einen stattlichen Schwanenmann gefunden hat!

Gruß,

KONNY

pedrocut, on May 29, said:

Hi Anne

The tags do not seem to be working on Panoramio at the moment so I cannot see whether you have recorded the Baby Garden Spiders

It is not a shot that I would normally take but if you have not seen them them they may be of interest!

Best Wishes Peter

©junebug, on May 30, said:

Thanks for linking me to your Baby Garden Spiders, Peter! It's a fantastic nature photo indeed! Cheers, Anne

©junebug, on May 30, said:

Das hoffe ich auch, Konny! LG, Anne

anadocal, on June 1, said:

Muy curiosa!!!...me gusta...Ana

©junebug, on June 1, said:

Muchas gracias, Ana! Saludos, Anne