Graceful mute swan snapped at Spynie Loch by Hazel Thomson

THIS graceful mute swan was photographed by Elgin resident Hazel Thomson as it glided across Spynie Loch.

Hazel, a regular contributor, said: "This lovely mute swan caught the last rays of this pink sunshine evening.

"It was a peaceful and calm night and the swan was only a few minutes away from settling down for the night."

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