Geese Again

[Scottes]

I went out to Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge today. Walking around, not see much of anything beyond a couple blackbirds, and a single swan. I spent 20 minutes on the shore, wishing that swan would do *something* besides dunk his head. He wasn't playing to the camera, so I moved on.

A few minutes later a tremendous noise came from behind the trees, a veritable cacophony of honking and flapping. Within seconds, about 400 or 500 geese swooped over the treeline and splashed down, surrounding the swan.

Remember that I said I had moved on...
:(

500 geese and all I got was this.

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/geeseflight.jpg




Later, one posed somewhat, busily ignoring the ruckus behind him.

http://www.itsanadventure.com/postimages/gooseignore.jpg

[PacAce]

Scottes, your first picture of the geese in flight really came out nice and sharp. And with just the right amount of lighting, too! Just perfect! :D

[shniks]

You should be very happy, because that first one is fantastic. So sharp and clear.

[marie]

"A few minutes later a tremendous noise came from behind the trees, a veritable cacophony of honking and flapping."
unquote

sounds like when you all meet up halfway soon :mrgreen: :mrgreen:


beautiful shots but especially the first 8)
I like the second one a lot also (he's looking out for Ian maybe ? )

:lol: :mrgreen:

[jim monroe]

Don't think you should say "all I got" the first picture alone would be worth the trip. Besides the sharpness and all, already commented on, I especially like the composition, nicely cropped, and with lower goose with wings up and upper goose with wings down, just works.

[IanD]

Excellent normal capture in the first one.

[JZaun]

Nice flight shots!!

JZaun

[Scottes]

Thanks folks. I *am* happy with that picture, especially since the other two I took where OoF. Not even close.

But you should have seen the 498 that got away!
:)


OK, OK, no more whining...