Sundog and Snow Geese

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 20, 201598 views8 comments

This was taken a few minutes after my last post, also at the Sacramento NWR. Sun had been down a few minutes and this sundog appeared right above it. While documenting the sunset and sundog, a flock of snow geese moved into the scene. I liked the combination of these elements. D800e, Tokina 16-28 2.8, 28mm, 1/125, f 20, ISO 800. Camera rested on noodle on vehicle window. I am sure I didn't need to stop down to f 20, but used ISO 800 to get enough shutter speed to stop the movement of the geese. All happened very quickly and not much time to make settings. Would appreciate any comments on this one. Thanks for all the encouraging comments on my previous sunset image.

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8 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on December 20, 2015 at 6:05 PM

Another beautiful wetland sunset, Jim. The geese add a lot to the image. I am surprised you were able to get them so sharp at f20, but this image looks nice and clean even at iso 800, so nothing to complain about there.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on December 20, 2015 at 7:54 PM

Sweet sunset scene. The geese really complete the mood.

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on December 20, 2015 at 9:20 PM

Jim,
Nice capture. Well composed given how quickly you needed to react. In my opinion the geese at the very top of the frame really make the image.

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Comment posted by David Schoen on December 21, 2015 at 1:23 PM

Very nice lighting here. I like the geese because they are flying towars the viewer.

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Comment posted by Mark Zelinka on December 21, 2015 at 2:54 PM

Great shot with a layered comp. I like the long view towards those mountains and, of course, the geese. Nice colors too.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 21, 2015 at 4:08 PM

Jim,

Great job capturing and including the geese. The sunset is beautiful of course, but the added dynamic with the geese really tops this off. Interesting too that the geese aren't in their typical V formation flying overhead. It's almost like they saw you and scattered, or were randomly coming in for landing. Their placement in the sky makes this different.

Processing, color, sat, all look great.

Lon

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 21, 2015 at 4:57 PM

Huuummmm, a sun dog chasing geese across the sky at a wildlife refuge....isn't that against the rules? enlightened

A lovely sunset, Jim, with fine colors in the sky and its reflection plus the geese are nicely spread throughout the sky. Getting the geese sharp was a fine choice. I also like how this shows what happens as these birds put on the brakes and come in for a landing. This looks fine (and very inviting) to me.

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on December 21, 2015 at 7:42 PM

The geese sure cooperated in making a very nice arrangement across the sky! Classic Central Valley WR sunset scene, Jim. Let's hope it keeps raining!

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