<< Previous Next >>

Swan Lake?


Swan Lake?
Photo Information
Copyright: Karan Little (hester) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1471 W: 18 N: 2981] (10944)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-10
Categories: Birds
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-11-11 12:36
Viewed: 598
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This goose looked sound asleep until she suddenly stuck her leg out and performed some perfect ballet moves. I believe she is an Egyptian goose. I have posted some more pictures as a workshop of her and her mate for ID purposes

Alopochen aegyptiacus:
Related to the shelduck, this pale brown and grey goose has distinctive dark brown eye-patches and contrasting white wing patches in flight. It was introduced as an ornamental wildfowl species and has escaped into the wild, now successfully breeding in a feral state.

Where does it live?
Lakes and gravel pits with short grass nearby for grazing, and large old trees with nesting holes. Frequents suitable parkland and wet woodland.

Where to see it
Seen frequently on ornamental ponds where it was originally brought. Now can be seen on gravel pits and lowland lakes and wetlands. The North Norfolk coast holds the highest numbers; also in areas like the Norfolk Broads.

What does it eat?
Seeds and grass.

What does it sound like?
Normally silent
Luc, blakitan, SkyF, PDP, captainsgirl, elefantino, pablominto, Juyona has marked this note useful
Only registered TrekNature members may rate photo notes.
Add Critique [Critiquing Guidelines] 
Only registered TrekNature members may write critiques.
Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To smitha: Collageshester 1 02-18 10:32
To PDP: Where takenhester 2 11-12 16:20
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

  • Great 
  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-11-11 13:11]

Hello Karan

A very apt title.Looks like this goose should be standing next to a bar and mirror.You had a good POV and I like the 3 shot progression idea too.With it's head tucked in like that and it's leg stuck out,I wonder if this is where the expression "Silly Goose" came from.TFS

Rob

  • Great 
  • Bufo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 422 W: 71 N: 984] (4241)
  • [2006-11-11 13:51]

Hello Karan, what a nice idea. And what a shame that this nice animal is so not liked amoung a lot of birders. Nice work.JAcob

Hi Karan,
Nice squential shots. Nice DoF. Great natural colors. Well composed. Greatly done.

Ben Lakitan

  • Great 
  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-11-11 17:05]

Hello Karan,
hahaha, yes this is a wonderful ballet performance.
Very well seen and captured.
Sky

Hahaha, Karan,
today's your funny day - the next lovely post.
Making a nice stretch without looking up, very tired. Thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Hello Karan,
Adorable pose and moment well preserved. POV, DOF, sharpness are great. Well done and seen. JC

  • Great 
  • Lemy58 (66)
  • [2006-11-12 11:59]

Proposition trčs originale, beau travail.
Michel

  •      
  • PDP Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2964 W: 366 N: 3848] (11755)
  • [2006-11-12 14:21]
  • [+]

Hello Karan, the ID is correct...where were these, Bushy Park?

I like the poses, they also do a good line in funny walks and head bobbing with noises.

Good set of three. Well done.

Hello Karan,
beautiful composition, rather amusing, I like the picture of left particularly. One has really the impression that it has only one leg!
Greetings,
Arnaud

ha ha ha cute! perfect Title to this collage of photos...I like how you do these collages..one day I shall have to try that myself..TFS
Donna :o)



Thanks for your comments on Peaceful

Yes, it's and Egyptian one.
Good frames captured, well managed and presented.
andrea

Hello Karan,
Hehehehe, funny one!
Good details and action well illustrated...
Pleasant montage of three quality images!
Greetings,
Pablo -

  • Great 
  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2038 W: 6 N: 2019] (13259)
  • [2006-11-14 16:45]

Hola Karan, como siempre muy original, buena y simpática idea, excelente presentación... saludos

Hello Karan,
How cute and funny bird. Great shots with the ballet moves :)
Greetings, Vanilla73

Hello karan,
seems you had a wonderful time watching the ballet. Nice picture, very sharp and liked the lighting too. karan, if it is not too much trouble for you, could you please teach me how to fuse two or more frames into one? i started taking photos from last november and knows practically nothing about photography and photoshop.:) it seems you are an expert in this area.i liked your pictures and the framing a lot.
regards, Smitha.

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF