<< Previous Next >>

"CANADA GOOSE".


Photo Information
Copyright: Aires Mario da Cruz (oscarromulus) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 986 W: 176 N: 1791] (4766)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-14
Categories: Birds
Camera: Sony DSC H9
Exposure: f/4, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-03-15 14:57
Viewed: 600
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 16
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
"CANADA GOOSE".

A dedication to my American Pal, Bob Shnnon, who saw them take-off to return "home".

I've written on this species a long time ago. So, I'm hoping you will forgive me if I don't repeat the info. on this,our, "CANADIAN" bird; however, its arrival into Canada, after its extensive HOLIDAY in the U.S., is a DELIGHTFUL PIECE OF NEWS for us. It means:

"WINTER IS ALMOST OVER".

P.S. You will notice that its beak is slightly messy; it was grazing. With neck raised and fully stretched it greeted me 'welcome' into its world. They were together, both, male & female. THIS IS THE MALE. They have come to 'home sweet home' to rest, feed, mate & raise their young after hundreds & hundreds of flight and sleepless hours all the way from the South of our border. Here, in Canada, nobody hurts or harms them. They, to us, Canadians, are a sign of BLISS. They are a MAGNIFICIENT lot.

You can see them both here. This slidecast has been dedicated to my BELOVED wife Bernardete. (Enjoy the music.)

To enlarge it please click on the right bottom corner of the import.
eqshannon, Luis52, jusninasirun, jhm, hester, Alex99, pablominto 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
None
You must be logged in to start a discussion.

Critiques [Translate]

thanks much..Yes that is the one Mario...I recognize him anywhere..You are too kind...I really adore your images and your humanity shines through it all!
Bob

  • Great 
  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2888] (10447)
  • [2008-03-15 18:57]

Hola Aries.
Great image My friend. High quality lavel. Excellent pose, well focus and light.
Guess Bob. is happy for this fine photo.
Luis52.

  • Great 
  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
  • [2008-03-15 21:54]

I agree 100% with your sentiment about the geese coming home , it is so nice to see them , I have warmed up my new camera with a few photo's of them too , they have me dreaming of spring sprouts and budding leaves , and of course photo's of cute little gosling's ;-)

thanks for the share

Art

Hello Airies. Beautiful goose shot so close. I like the details of the plumage and vividness of the details here. well done and best regards. Jusni

  • Great 
  • jhm Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 660 W: 0 N: 178] (626)
  • [2008-03-16 1:20]

Hello Aires,

Also in Flanders Belgium are the Canadian geese very numerous.
Since ten year brood this geese here, every year more and more.
Splendid picture with the proud goose als model, also many thank for you link with music.
I learn every day on TN.

Best regards,
John.

  • Great 
  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1482 W: 18 N: 3044] (11160)
  • [2008-03-16 5:46]

Hi Mario

Lovely dedication to Bob. This is a lovely full length portrait. Nicely focused and well composed. We have these on the local lake

TFS

Karan

  • Great 
  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3174 W: 154 N: 4796] (15481)
  • [2008-03-16 10:38]

Hi, dear Mario.
You managed to catch a very solid goose. Its pose and your framing are superb as well as the reproduction of all details of bird costume. I also like great DOF and sharp grass cover. It is so suitable for your photo model. What a nice surprise – harming video. I am impressed a lot as well as the touching dedication f the shot and of the movie. My hearty wishes to your charming wife and to you from our spring Odessa.
Yours Alexei.
P.S. Spring is only starts here.

Hello Mario,
They are indeed majestic birds, I too see them above my head this time of year as they are migrating Northward!
When the Canada goose was transferred to Scandinavia it quickly showed that this habitat was to their liking...
This is a well composed presentation with fine details in the plumage, good pose from the bird!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Calibration Check
















0123456789ABCDEF