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I Wonder What This Says?


I Wonder What This Says?
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Copyright: Mish PM (Finland_in_Eton) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 156 W: 23 N: 225] (876)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-12
Categories: Birds
Camera: Minolta Dimage Z1
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): !Wawa..., !Loodzwaar [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-03-17 9:26
Viewed: 839
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another one that is just for fun. Last spring these signs appeared on the river bank at the edge of Fellows Eyot, the field behind Eton College Chapel and the Provost's residence.

It's obvious, as this photo shows, that the geese either can't read or were choosing to ignore the signs... there were a fair few Canada Geese in the field as well as some Greylag/domestic hybrids. I opt for them just ignoring the signs.

What also tickles me is that while a goose walking up out of the river might be deterred by that wire... they CAN fly... doh !

I hope the picture gives those who view it a chuckle.

I cleaned up the noise in the image, adjusted the brightness and contrast levels and sharpened it... in fact, I think I may have over done it, sharpening, it is noticable on the lettering on the sign.
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'Appy Lá 'le Pádraig Mish aka Finny Maggs!

What a great shot to get this Wawa reading!!!
And not just any sign!

I do wonder about the effectiveness of
a) the fence
but especially
b) the sign, as it is not written in goosese!

Tfs, Jay

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  • delic Gold Star Critiquer [C: 449 W: 6 N: 310] (898)
  • [2007-03-17 13:50]

That's really funny. I wonder what they were thinking. Excellent capture of the moment. TFS.
Best wishes,
Hakan

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-03-17 13:54]

That is fantastic! What a catch. Not only is it very funny but it's a wonderful picture of the goose. Great colors, details and setting and oh that sign.

Jane

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 1 N: 5208] (17609)
  • [2007-03-17 22:06]

Hello Mish, LOL
This is a very funny capture, plus one that proves that geese can't read. Thanks for brightening my day.
Rick

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1110 W: 23 N: 3656] (13083)
  • [2007-03-18 6:07]

Hi Mish,

great timing, makes me wonder whats going through his mind! Probabaly not much..;o)

Tfs,

Paul

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-03-18 12:18]

Hi Mish
Excellent really excellent capture
Ganesh

Great shot with humor included
well done
Nick

hi Mish aka Finny Maggs (what is the name?)

I saw your photo. all well composed and exposed. only a little critique: you shot only when you are up. prove to shot on yours knee. make, when is possible, your POV more down. like in this lovely photo.

ciao, mario

Hello Finny,
This is a funny one, really good!
Well composed an with good details too, but above all the moment is well captured!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Hello Mish, :)

Now that is a funny capture! Love it, not only do I get a good chuckle but also see wonderful sharpness and detail! Excellent capture, thank you for the smile! :D

*making a note here, I misidentified my heron today! Go figure :| It's a Green Heron, not Blue! Many apologies*


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