Nice picture, but if it weren't for the title, I wouldn't have even seen the swan. If it were possible to get closer, it would have been a little better.
I'm not sure if this is in the right challenge to be honest, the title makes me think its for the alone one. That said, its a nice black & white - unfortunately the size makes it difficult to determine details. The swan is very tiny and almost gets lost. If there is a larger version of this I'd love to see it. Lighting looks like it was good, subject has a nice dramatic air to it with the mist. I can't tell if those are bushes in the foreground or just strange reflection - either way its a tad distracting. Gave a 4, might have done better if the size was bigger, I couldn't see the science connection clearly either.
I regret both the small size and the inclusion of the partial plants in the very foreground in this otherwise incredibly romantic image. I really don't know what it is doing in this particular challenge, although I am grateful for this unexpected change of pace. If it is chosen with ironic intend, the irony would be lovely. ;-)
This imperfect and memorable image has considerable beauty. > 7
Seems a bit of a stretch for a science topic, and I can hardly see the swan. The reflections are awesome - maybe would have been better as a larger image than 400x300.