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• Jamesp (15234)
• [2008-02-04 14:38]

Hi Rick

An amazing natural scene - it reminds me of the crane sites in Japan and the Ouse Washes near me (there are approx 6-7,000 overwintering swans)> This is one of those shots that conveys (to me at least) the excitement of approaching a wildlife habitat.

TFS

JAmes

James

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• Luis52 (10447)
• [2008-02-04 14:57]

Hi Rick.
I guess it is very nice to see a lot of Canada Geese. Some of them pass near to my town when they fly south in winter.
Great photo Rick
Saludos
Luis52.

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• NinaM (5300)
• [2008-02-04 16:13]

Hi Rick, this is a fantastic rest area for birds in winter! I like the layered composition and the nice, natural colours that is your hallmark. I can hear the birds calling and the sound of their wings flapping. That's a sound that I just love. Thanks and thanks for the interesting note as well!

Francine

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• eqshannon (21899)
• [2008-02-04 16:26]

A breaking of every rule known to "book photographer"...ha! Look at what you get for being creative and good, not well read. It gets you amazing work. You are breaking out of the mold of books, rumors and modern myths...This is one Tres cool picture Rick. And I am being tongue in cheek here, but there are so many places to look..yet it is all interesting. This would look great full page in a book or magazine...super shot...
Bob

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• Evelynn (13545)
• [2008-02-04 18:18]

Hi Rick,

I think that even more than 3000 Canada Geese over winter in our area. The flocks are huge. The waterways don't freeze here, and snow is rare in the Willamette Valley. That is one species (along with snow geese), that is not threatened. Except for the snow this could have been taken here. I know I have driven through Medicine Hat and I am trying to remember the surrounding area. Had I known you then, I would have paid more attention! Your photo gives a hint. I'll have to go look at a map. I'm not sure how far you are from the beginning of the Rockies.

TFS
Evelynn : )

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• Mana (17188)
• [2008-02-04 18:44]

Hi Rick,
I will be back later with a proper critique. Sorry friend.
Sumon

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• pankajbajpai (15175)
• [2008-02-04 18:47]

hello rick,
lovely capture from the beautiful nature, the shot has been composed well, nice pov,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• demeve (4182)
• [2008-02-04 19:16]

Hello Rick,
Beautiful congregation, Don't have much time today
so I'm just marking.. Well done

Everton

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• mariki (9195)
• [2008-02-04 23:22]

Hello Rick,

Beautiful composition. Good sharpness and wonderful colours. Superb to see all these geese at the same time.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• SelenE (12926)
• [2008-02-05 1:59]

Hi Rick,
The scene you captured is lovely. It is so nice to see so many of them together. Layers, colors and composition are very good. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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• joey (22002)
• [2008-02-05 3:45]

Hi Rick,
that is a lot of Geese!!!
It must be a haven for bird-life up there in Canada!
Great timing to capture the flying flock.
Well composed.
Great work.
Cheers,
Joe

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• jaycee (16095)
• [2008-02-05 8:39]

Hi Rick,

A lovely scene showing an amazing number of Canadian Geese congregating. I can just hear them!! This is a real NATURE picture showing the birds in a natural habitat.

Jane

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• CeltickRanger (7691)
• [2008-02-05 16:41]

hello Rick

lovely nature shot, i love the panorama framing to show
us all the group in water and in inflight, your image remember me
i day that i passed in the wood last december, i was in the woods
and was hearding their voice, they where hundreds if not a thouzend,
when i approach to the river from the woods they all fly,
i could'nt shoot a photo, TFS

Asbed

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• marieproue (3662)
• [2008-02-05 20:51]

Hi Rick,
Superbe composition avec ces oiseaux et le bord de l'eau.
Bravo
Marie

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-02-11 18:53]

Hello Rick

A very unique Winter Oasis of sorts.It is actually interesting and fortuitous for the creatures who may need a respite from the Winter's cold.
Excellent POV the geese are packed in along the edge of the ice like politicians at the public coffers.
TFS

Rob