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Snow Goose


Snow Goose
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Copyright: Doug Brown (dB_grafix) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 9 N: 624] (3019)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-05
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, AF-S VR Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-E, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/640 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): CeltickRanger's favorite bird in-flight photos [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-06 18:37
Viewed: 5877
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Snow geese(Chen caerulescens) mainly eat plant material found in shallow water or on land. Outside of the nesting season, they usually feed in flocks. In winter, snow geese feed on left-over grain in fields. They migrate in large flocks, often visiting traditional stopover habitats in spectacular numbers.

Their nests are usually located in a slightly elevated location on the ground, built with plant material and lined with down. They mate for life.

The population of Greater Snow Geese was in decline at the beginning of the 20th century, but has now recovered to sustainable levels. Snow Geese in North America have increased to the point where the tundra breeding areas in the Arctic and the saltmarsh wintering grounds are both becoming severely degraded, and this affects other species using the same habitat.
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Very fine capture Doug....These birds are so fine for me in flight, although very hard to capture. Apparently you have little to no problem but it some with the territory! Thanks for your kind words for my iamges!
Bo

hello Doug

this is exactly the kind of image i love to do,
close-up shot, perfectly focused, fine POV and framing,
and in this image i love the relaxing colour tones,
this is the second in-flight shot that i love from you,
the other one is the ne of the Kildeer, TFS alot Doug

Asbed

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 479 W: 60 N: 970] (3088)
  • [2008-10-06 21:27]

Hey Doug
A very fine inflight shot.Winter mmust have set in your part of the world, days must be shorter and naturally at quarter to 6 in the evening i dont think you could 'nt get much light on ....in those conditions you have managed a superb catch.
Thanks for sharing and effort..

Cheers
Silpa

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2454 W: 10 N: 8044] (25460)
  • [2008-10-06 21:55]

Hi Doug,

A very nice shot of this Snow Goose in flight. I love the position and details of the wing and of the tail feathers. His face is wonderful - looks like he has something in his beak. Very nice blacks and whites and a good composition.

Jane

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5038 W: 260 N: 15594] (50626)
  • [2008-10-06 22:41]

Hello Doug,
A great in-flight of a Snow Goose taken from a fine side POV with good sharpness of the head and body and with a little wing movement at the end of this down stroke. Good timing.
Thanks for sharing this image of a species that occasionally strays to Sweden.
Ivan

Hi Doug. Awesome capture of this duck in flight. Framing and focus is brilliant against the clear background. I like it and well done. Regards. Jusni

Hello Doug

The BIF pose (bird in flight) is very good.
Wonderful detail of the plumage ,the neck feathers show well in particular.
Excellent POV.
Nicelt composed in the frame.
TFS

Wolf

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5137 W: 166 N: 13121] (49139)
  • [2008-10-07 10:09]

Hello Doug,
Have to go to a meeting. Don't have time.
Excellent photo.
Regards,
Peter

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2249 W: 65 N: 4205] (13972)
  • [2008-10-09 0:57]

Hi Doug,
That's a beauty! Color tones and composition are beautiful too...
TFS
All the best,
Selen

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1114 W: 0 N: 2546] (11425)
  • [2008-10-09 9:32]

Hi Doug
Beautiful inflight image.Very sharp image with good plumage detail.I like the way you had capture your subject pose.
TFS Michel

Hi Doug,
This is a beautiful representation of this superb bird! I like those pastel tones of colors and details. This is not an easy shot but you managed very well to capture it in-flight and at this shutter speed! Is it another bird that we see in the low left corner? Thanks,
Claudine

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