Cackling Goose

Gallery: AvianPosted March 11, 2011118 views7 comments

Cackling Goose photographed during spring migration at Creamers Field in Fairbanks,AK. The background isn't grey sky. It is actually a hillside of leafless birch and aspen trees. Any feedback on technical, comp, etc. will be appreciated.

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 200-400mm f/4G ED-IF AF-S VR
1/1000s f/7.1 at 550.0mm(320mm w/1.7x TC) iso800
tyical PP plus NR/sharpen with NeatImage
cropped for composition

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Jim Hackley on March 11, 2011 at 2:14 PM

Hi Dan, the detail looks pretty good for a flight shot. I think it would of been nice to have the head stand out more and the other wing covers the most of the body so it makes it harder to appreciate the goose. I enjoyed going through you website, excellent Alaska photos.

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on March 11, 2011 at 7:41 PM

Unusual and lovely pose in this bif shot, Dan. The birds stands out well from the bg. However, I do agree with Jim that the head especially does not stand out well. You could try playing with selective exposure in more post-processing to see if you could improve the situation.

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

Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 11, 2011 at 10:25 PM

Very nice comp and I kind of like the wing positions here Dan, a belated welcome to NPN

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on March 12, 2011 at 2:52 AM

I like the head turn, and a unique flight pose. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Dan Roberts on March 12, 2011 at 10:48 AM

Thanks for the comments. I know this image doesn't fit a lot of the rules for bird photography. Plus it's only a goose. I'm emotionally attached because it was one of my first reasonably successful BIF images. I will try reworking the lighting to accentuate the head when I get a few minutes.

Registered on March 9, 2011, 69 Posts, 501 Comments

Comment posted by antino cervigni on March 13, 2011 at 3:48 AM

Excellent flight shot. Regards Antino

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on March 14, 2011 at 6:11 AM

Excellent flight shot Dan - wonderful wing position and detail in the face.

cheers
Rob

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