Canada goose

Gallery: AvianPosted February 1, 201190 views17 comments

Another shot from Utah. Not a very popular species here on NPN. However, I like them. I like the bird's position and the BG in this shot. Please view the larger version for max details. Thanks so much.

Canon 1DM4
500mm + 1.4x TC
ISO 800
f/8
1/2500s
Manual exp.
Hand Held
51% of FF

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Randy Bacon on February 1, 2011 at 8:07 AM

Fine shot of a good looking bird - nice pose, good catchlight and black and white balance handled very well.

Registered on November 24, 2008, 56 Posts, 492 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on February 1, 2011 at 8:10 AM

I like the placement in the frame and your POV is great Ron.
Nicely OOF BG that gives a strong sense of habitat, and well exposed with some great detail/DOF too

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

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 1, 2011 at 8:11 AM

I'm glad you posted this Canada Goose Ron, I find the species to be very beautiful and well done shots of them are very appealing to me. Love the background you have here, the pose of the goose, eye contact, details & sharpness. I also enjoy the comp you have presented.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on February 1, 2011 at 8:34 AM

not a popular species, but definitely a beautiful bird. and an evocative one for me, makes me think of winter and of home. I like the pose, love the bg, and think you handled comp and exposure very well.

Registered on March 21, 2009, 202 Posts, 4187 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lotito on February 1, 2011 at 9:06 AM

The bird and background make for a very pleasing shot. Makes me want to get out and shoot some geese!

Registered on June 26, 2009, 181 Posts, 1558 Comments

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on February 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

Nice Canada. I like the bg too here Ron

Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments

Comment posted by Sally King on February 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

That pose is terrific. Nice exposure on those hard blacks and whites. Very good framing too. I like Canada goose. Can't hold it against them that they're common.

Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments

Comment posted by Jagdeep Rajput on February 1, 2011 at 10:26 AM

Cool image, very graceful !!!
Jagdeep Rajput

Registered on April 29, 2008, 686 Posts, 2857 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 1, 2011 at 10:31 AM

Very nice flight shot. I love to watch geese when they set their wings for a landing.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on February 1, 2011 at 1:47 PM

I always appreciate a well done flight shot, they are just not easy to do no matter what the bird, the larger version looks good to me, well done.

Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Marquart on February 1, 2011 at 2:55 PM

Looks great Ron, I like the pose and sharpness.

Registered on October 24, 2009, 126 Posts, 799 Comments

Comment posted by Monica Siri on February 1, 2011 at 3:26 PM

Ron,
I like the flight pose, the catchlight, the detail and the background too. Really a beautiful comp.

Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Dudley on February 1, 2011 at 7:19 PM

A well done flight shot Ron. Nice detail and exposure and I like the flight pose and background. I'm glad you got your goose while you were here.

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

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 1, 2011 at 8:26 PM

Good goose, eh?

I like this flight shot. CAGOs aren't easy flight shots and you nailed this one.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 2, 2011 at 6:39 AM

Don't mind them at all Ron - nice even light and detail. Trees add interest in the background

cheers
Rob

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

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 2, 2011 at 7:18 PM

Hi Ron

I like the wing position on this splendid flight shot

The color and detail show up well on the larger photo! GREAT WORK!! Remember that not all Canadians are pests like this goose

Albert DArmo. CAnada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Jay Levin on February 8, 2011 at 8:06 PM

Hi Ron. I am not an avian specialist, but to me this flight shot looks perfect. The details are superb, and the exposure and composition are perfect. Amazing to me that this was done hand held. Great shot of a handsome bird.

Registered on April 24, 2009, 21 Posts, 184 Comments