As my regular reader may remember, but probably not as you have a life, I mentioned in a previous post that while filming during the winter I had a juvenile Swan that came towards my hiding place. I filmed the incident and here is the film.
Another Giant Leaves Us
8 months ago
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Dear Wood Mouse,
Thank you for the outstanding video. That young swan scrabbling on the ice was one of the funniest nature videos I've seen in a while. I would like to draw the bird for my book! Would you like a credit if I do?
*No actual Wood Mouse frames will appear, just sketches based on the action in the video.
Hi Nancy, I am glad you liked it. When I shot the footage I think the swan was as surprised by me as I was by it. Equally I think it was frightened too so went for the swiftest entry point to the pond. I had to lift the camera out of the way, tripod and all to let the swan past. It was only when I realised it was scrabbling on the ice did I get the footage. I felt sorry for the poor bird actually, but it regained its dignity.
I am not worried about any credits, as I am sure your drawings are inspired by many sources. Also as you are a professional animator I doubt that you would have used my film without permission, and you have that too.
At the very least I hope that by sharing what I see via video it helps inspire others to love the world as I do.
Hi WoodMouse,
Thank you for your kindness and generosity.
I'll print your blog address in the book and it will get you some animator visitors!
I'm starting on a chapter this week that can use some 'scrabbling on ice' sketches and these should be perfect. Would you like me to send them to you?
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