Proud Swan Parents

Ipswich, Massachusetts

Two adult swans stand watch as their fluffy cygnets rest together on a sandy shoreline at the water's edge.
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Two adult swans stand watch as their fluffy cygnets rest together on a sandy shoreline at the water’s edge.
  • Camera: Canon EOS 90D
  • Focal length: 403mm
  • Aperture: f/8.0
  • Shutter speed: 1/1600
  • ISO: 400
  • Shoot date: June 8, 2025

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