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Bar-headed Goose


Bar-headed Goose
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2398 W: 94 N: 5543] (17640)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-13
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D300, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital JPEG
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-07-16 6:30
Viewed: 452
Points: 64
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Like I’ve written in my last note, this is one of the 30 wild Bar-headed Geese in my neighbourhood.

Here’s a supplement to the information I’ve given so far:
The Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus) is a goose which breeds in Central Asia in colonies of thousands near mountain lakes. It lays 3-8 eggs in a ground nest.

The preferred summer habitat is high altitude lakes where the bird grazes on short grass. It suffers predation from crows, foxes, ravens, sea eagles and others. The total population may, however, be increasing.

The Bar-headed Goose migrates over the Himalayas to spend the winter in India, Assam, Northern Burma and the wetlands of Pakistan.It migrates up to Magadi wetlands of Gadag district of Karnataka in the southern part of India. The winter habitat of the Bar-headed Goose is on cultivation, and the bird feeds on barley, rice and wheat, and may damage crops.

The Bar-headed Goose is believed to be the highest flying bird having been seen at up to 10175 m (33,382 feet). It has a slightly larger wing area for its weight than other geese. It is believed this helps the goose to fly so high.

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hi Peter,

Superb capture of the Bar-headed Geese. Very nice bird and you have captured it with a great clarity.

TFS,
Kedar

Ciao Peter, lovely composition with splendid reflections and fantastic colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

The Lily looking pads truly help this image...I also like the previous with teh whole gaggle...but here one can focus on texture alone...so in a way this together makes for a good lesson...Much appreciated and I thank you for your Birthday Wishes!
Bob

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 411 W: 0 N: 1023] (5522)
  • [2009-07-16 7:32]

Very good composition, nice colors too, congratulations!

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  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 652 W: 15 N: 1622] (6301)
  • [2009-07-16 7:39]

Hello Peter
Nice composition and excellent details, wonderful colors too.
Regards
Razvan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1380 W: 56 N: 4759] (16364)
  • [2009-07-16 7:56]

Hello Peter
the composition is well taken, fantastic colours, great pov and an exelent dof, very good note as well, very good job I like the shot,
Best regards Siggi

Slav Peter,
This is wonderful capture.Great colors and composition with of this duck on the water in lovely pose.Good sharpness.Thanks for sharing.^
Dűrzan

That's an idyllic setting, Peter. The Goose looks so prim and pretty gliding smong water lilies.
On the whole, a beautiful picture.

Hi Peter,
A nice capture of this beautiful Bar headed goose. Very well composed with good details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Hello Peter!

Beatiful compositión, excellent light in the whole!

The F/8 is Ok for this photo! beatiful focus in the bird and acuatic plants at same time!

It is an honor for me, have you neighbor today!

Regards & TFS!

Jesús

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3824 W: 190 N: 11393] (35107)
  • [2009-07-16 10:08]

Hello Peter,
A dine capture of this Bar-headed Goose looking very stately as it swims among the lily pads. Taken with fine sharpness and excellent management of the whites and set in a pleasing composition.
Thanks and best regards,
Ivan

hallo Peter
hij blijft mooi!!!
een echt mooie vogel met veel details
super genomen zo rustig als hij zwemt
groetjes lou

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  • thor68 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 792 W: 138 N: 1312] (5642)
  • [2009-07-16 10:48]

30 of those?! - i really like your neighbourhood! :-) what a pretty goose, great capture with good sharpness and wonderful
details, especially the white and yellow water lily is a fine addition. well done & take care, thor.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2916 W: 34 N: 8651] (32250)
  • [2009-07-16 12:16]

Hi Peter. Thanks for the interesting notes. It a long way for the birds to fly for the winter. You have taken this beauty with fine detail and sharp focusing. all with natural looking colours. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 71 N: 758] (4689)
  • [2009-07-16 13:14]

Hello Peter,
You showed Goose which isn't known for me. It have interesting pattern of feathers and very nice surrounding.
Regards, Pawel

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2264 W: 10 N: 2633] (15577)
  • [2009-07-16 14:03]

Hola Peter,
buen trabajo y selecto pov,
foco y detalles hermosos,
saludos amigo.

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2009-07-16 16:36]

Hi Peter,

It's nice to see this Bar-headed Goose posing alone after having seen the group. He is very beautiful with his bars on his head, his long neck and beautiful feathers. Colors and details are excellent. I love the setting with the lily pads.

Jane

hello Peter

beautiful photo of the Bar-headed Goose with fine
POV, DOF and framing, excellent sharpness and details,
i love to see details of the background, TFS

Asbed

hello Peter
very good presentation, beautiful composition and well managed colours
TFS
Nasos

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-07-17 2:10]

Hi Peter,this goose in the middle of lotus flowers and leaves create a wonderful composition,not only a top class pic in sharpnes and colors ,but a very very nice shot too! My best compliments,have a nice weekend,LUCIANO

Hello Peter,
Great capture of this superb goose, very natural colours
TFS
Albert

Hi Peter
Excellent capture of this beautiful Bar-headed Goose from nice POV with neat clarity, details and delightful composition.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

Ciao Peter. Great lightning compo and beautiful colours. Nice pose.

Roberto

Hello Peter
You are lucky to have such beautiful birds in your neighbourhood,
this bar-headed Goose have so a proud pose
great composition, wonderful colors and fine details
I like also the environment with water lilies leaves and flowers
Have a great WE
Javqueline

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  • degani Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 220 W: 0 N: 317] (2485)
  • [2009-07-17 22:15]

hi Peter,
your gallery is full of beautiful pictures of beautiful animals, this last one is a perfect portrait of a unusula (for me) bird, bravo
lind regards
franco

What an excellent shot, Peter!
Very well seen and presented!
Bravo!
Goldy

Peter,
Truely LOVELY, both, the image & the subject.
Educative notes too.
EXCELLENT work.
In fact, SUPERB work.
Mario from Calgary with greetings.

Hallo Peter,

lees ik het goed? Zwemmen deze in het wild bij jou?

Prachtige Gans met mooie tekening.
Jammer van het harde licht.

groet Gert

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2582] (9107)
  • [2009-07-26 5:25]

Hi Peter,
a very lovely shot of the the goose. you have a great nice collections of the birds in the pond.
Really lovely and superbs in details.
nice to lookat.

Regards,
Foozi

Gorgeous capture Peter... composition, detail, background, DOF, lighting, all superb. Very well caught and presented. :)

Larry

Hallo Peter
This is one of those images that just automatically draw the eye closer. It is really a PPP - Pretty perfect photograph. Everything in the image just seems to be right; the water, the water lilys, the position of the goose, the light, just everything. Thanks for sharing this very elegant waterbird. It was indeed a pleasure to look and appreciate this fine image. Best regards.
Anna

A real beauty:) cute goose and you photographed such lovely.
TFS and regards, Deniz

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