Goose fly by

Gallery: AvianPosted December 10, 20131,539 views5 comments

This Bosque goose doing a fly by last Wednesday. I believe it's a snow goose but if not would appreciate a correct ID. Also is it a juvenile? All I know is that theses birds are fast, a lot easier to photograph when they fly by going against the wind.

D300s
Nikkor 300mm f4, 1.4 TC (420mm)
ISO 400
1/2000 @ f/7.1
Tripod

Thanks for looking.

Comments

5 comments

Comment posted by Keith Bauer on December 10, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Hi John: Yes this is a younger Snow Goose. I always like getting the younger ones with a bit of coloration. Nice flight shot with sharp details. Wish is was not quite a far past you as it is, but still a great wing position and portrait. Looking forward to more of your Bosque images.

Registered on November 20, 2003, 458 Posts, 4836 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on December 10, 2013 at 10:21 PM

Nice detail and wing position, John. Very difficult to get a fly-by shot like this.

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Comment posted by David Bogener on December 11, 2013 at 10:40 AM

Nice immature snow goose flyby image. Very crisp with nice wing position and detail. Consider a minor levels adjustment to make this pop from the background? Dave

Registered on October 30, 2013, 417 Posts, 1255 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Archer on December 11, 2013 at 11:59 PM

Excellent flight shot of this youngster.I like the feather patterns of the younger geese too.Very sharp and great wing positions.

Another Sweet One John

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on December 13, 2013 at 3:04 PM

Nice shot! I like the curved feathers on the wingtip, and the slightly blurred grassy bg. Really nice to have met you! Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments