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Egyptian Goose


Egyptian Goose
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Copyright: Nel Diepstraten (NellyD) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 237 W: 0 N: 445] (1783)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-02-18
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon 350D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-26 9:51
Viewed: 601
Points: 20
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This picture I took at the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam wich I visited in February of this year. This Egyptian Goose was walking free on a field of grass.
And here's some info on it from the internet:

The Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae, and is the only extant member of the genus Alopochen.

This 63-73 cm long species breeds widely in Africa except deserts and dense forests, and is locally abundant. They are found mostly in the Nile Valley and south of the Sahara. It is also introduced elsewhere; Great Britain has a self-sustaining feral population, dating back to the 18th century, though only formally added to the British list in 1971. In Britain, it is found mainly in East Anglia, in parkland with lakes.

This is a largely terrestrial species, which will also perch readily on trees and buildings. It swims well, and in flight looks heavy, more like a goose than a duck, hence the English name.

This is a territorial species in the breeding season, and will nest in a large variety of situations. Egyptian Geese pair for life.

The sexes of this striking species are identical in plumage, though the males average slightly larger. There is a fair amount of variation in plumage tone, with some birds greyer and others browner, but this is not sex or age related.

Egyptian geese typically eat seeds, leaves, grasses, and plant stems. Occasionally, they will eat locusts, worms, or other small animals.

Egyptian geese were considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, and appeared in much of their artwork.
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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4774 W: 294 N: 4020] (13209)
  • [2007-06-26 12:01]

Hello Nel,
Beautiful portrait.POV,framing,BG and expression on face are wonderful.
TFS..:-)

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3584 W: 143 N: 5669] (18531)
  • [2007-06-26 13:20]

Hi Nel.
If not to consider some softness of the goose image, shot is done very well. I like expressiveness of the animal, perfect composition of the picture, nice colours and excellent DOF. Note is written perfectly too. My best wishes and TFS.
Alexei.

Hi Nel,
Very nice DoF, nice close up shot,only focus was a bit soft.

BL

Hallo Nel,

Contrast in kleurstelling van de Nijlgans is goed weergegeven. Kleuren zijn zoals ze zijn moeten. Leuk detail is dat grassprietje op zijn snavel. Past wel weer in het bijgevoegde verhaal (eet o.a gras) Beetje jammer van de focus.

Hello Nelly,
I love this expression and moment that you caught. This is very funny :) The picture is a little OOF and I think that due to the shutter speed you used; is it possible? This is a nice one anyway with good POV and compo. Thanks,
Claudine

Hello Nel,
Cute goose with an untidy beak, hehehe!
Well done on framing, good natural colours...
Maybe a bit too soft, a pass through USM may help out a little!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • pvb Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 376 W: 16 N: 495] (1861)
  • [2007-06-28 6:39]

Hoi Nel,
Prachtig portrait van deze nijlgans. Focus en scherpe had beter kunnen zijn, maar dat zou kunnen komen door de beweging van de gans. Mooi dat je zo dicht bij kon komen. Mooie kleuren en achtergrond.
gr. Paula

Fascinating good - great detail. There's even a little food on the bill.

Belle photo de cette oie,elle a de jolis yeux, un peu maquillé fort mais enfin, ce que femme veut.Amitiés Thomas

Hi Nel, beutiful portrait of a lovely goose, great details and splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio
:) tomorrow

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