Canada Goose

Gallery: AvianPosted July 22, 2010129 views11 comments

Canada Goose (Branta canadensis)

Place: Gilbert Water Ranch, AZ, USA
Date: December 27, 2009
Equipment: Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E (2x), G1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
Exposure: Aperture priority matrix metered, ISO 400, 1/160th @ f/11
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac G4, modest crop

This abundant species in the east is still something of a novelty in AZ, but numbers have been growing over the 16 years I've been here. They are now regular at the Water Ranch. I was after the quiet mood of this pair in early morning.

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Larger image provided for evaluation of detail.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on July 23, 2010 at 3:02 AM

I like very much the mood of this picture, Richard. Well done!
Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on July 23, 2010 at 8:47 AM

Interesting photo Rich. Some would say it's too centered, but I think in this case it works. Love the reflection. The low angle, the relatively low contrast lighting and calmness of the water all come together to pull off the quiet mood you were looking for. Well done.

Registered on July 12, 2009, 92 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by denise ippolito on July 23, 2010 at 10:00 AM

Very nice tranquil look to this. I like the juxtaposition of the ducks and the soft golden water.

Registered on December 17, 2009, 202 Posts, 1529 Comments

Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on July 23, 2010 at 10:03 AM

Great light, mood n reflection!
Jagdeep Rajput

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on July 23, 2010 at 4:13 PM

Quite a beautiful shot, Richard. The water color, the lack of land, the reflections and the peaceful poses of the geese combine very well.

Registered on June 18, 2009, 229 Posts, 2915 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 23, 2010 at 6:59 PM

Superb palette and composition, Richard. A very lovely image.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on July 23, 2010 at 8:15 PM

Richard

The warm tones of the birds, the golden hues of the water and the serene poses of the geese make this image beautiful & peaceful to my eyes. I love the comp you used and the elegant simplicity this image conveys. Your techs look great as usual. I'd be very happy to have this image in my files.

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Comment posted by Ron Dudley on July 23, 2010 at 9:24 PM

Leave it to you Rich to turn the ordinary into something much better. Serenity personified.

Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 23, 2010 at 11:20 PM

Beautiful light and tranquility Richard

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Gulash on July 24, 2010 at 12:26 PM

Classic serene image of Canadas. Beautiful light, rather pastel with just enough saturation in the colors. Very appealing and technically excellent.

Registered on January 28, 2005, 879 Posts, 12098 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM

The early light and peaceful mood combine with this composition to make it a most aesthetically pleasing image Richard. Simplicity rules here.
Well done.

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments