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Canada Goose


Canada Goose
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 505 N: 8098] (27718)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-04-03
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon EOS 10D, Tamron 28-300XR, Digital RAW 100, Hoya UV 62mm
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-14 4:46
Viewed: 1452
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I was pleased to find Canada Geese at Lake Mangamahoe in Taranaki. This was the first time I had seen them in New Zealand. Unfortunately the white is a little 'blown out', but I do like the pose and background. Thanks for looking.

Branta canadensis (Canada Goose)

The Canada Goose (Branta canadensis), colloquially Greater Canada in North America, belongs to the Branta genus of geese, which contains species with largely black plumage, distinguishing them from the grey Anser species. The species name, canadensis, is a New Latin word meaning "of Canada".

Commonly, reference is made to these birds with the words "Canadian Geese", but the word "Canadian" is incorrect. The proper terms are always "Canada Goose" and "Canada Geese".

Appearance: The black head and neck with white "chinstrap" distinguish this goose from all except the Barnacle Goose, but the latter has a black breast and grey, rather than brownish, body plumage. There are 7 subspecies of this bird, of varying sizes and plumage details, but all are recognizable as Canada Geese. Some are hard to distinguish from the Cackling Goose (Branta hutchinsii), with which the Canada Goose was long assumed to form one species, and the name Lesser Canada Goose is, confusingly, often applied to B. hutchinsii.

This species is 90-100 cm long with a 160-175 cm wing span. Males weigh 3.5–6.5 kg, (8–14 pounds ), and can be very aggressive in defending territory. A pair may mate for life (around 20 years). The female looks virtually identical but is slightly lighter at 3–5.5 kg (7–12 pounds), and has a different honk.

The above obtained from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada_goose

IMAGE INFORMATION

Camera: Canon 10D
Time of day: 11:30 a.m.
Date: 3rd April 2006
Weather conditions: Clear
Lens: Tamron 28-300mm XR
Filter: Hoya 62mm UV
Shutter Speed: 1/200
F-Stop: F/5.6
Focal Length: 154mm
ISO: 100
Support: Hand Held
Original file type: Digital Raw
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bonne netteté et lumière: bravo. samuel

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  • nitin Silver Note Writer [C: 3 W: 0 N: 32] (247)
  • [2006-07-14 5:06]

Hi Pam,

Lovely portrait of this elegant bird.
Great BG, colours and sharpness.
TFS

Nitin

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1044 W: 156 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-07-14 6:19]

Hi Pam,
Looks like he's dreaming of distant shores :-) Unusual POV and composition but a very artistic approach I think, great detail and exposure, a nice shot!
Cheers,
Adrian

Pam,

A great portrait displaying excellent composition, POV, BG, sharpness and detail. TFS,
Sheriff

Hi Pam,
A nice portrait shot on the Canadian Goose. A good pose and I like that you can make out a few more in the OOF backround. Colors and detail look great. We have so many of them around any more that they have really almost become a pest bird.
Scott

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  • Scott Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 224 W: 0 N: 316] (1540)
  • [2006-07-14 8:47]

Pam,

You did well with the exposure, difficult to have the details in black and not oe the whites.

tfs
scott

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1168 W: 261 N: 3035] (13835)
  • [2006-07-14 11:19]

Hi Pam,

So the canadians have found NZ as well,good close up with good details,well done and TFS,

Paul

The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours and lighting . DOF is spot on and the POV is good.
Well composed and nicely framed.
Thanks for posting, have a great weekend.

have a wonderful holiday my friend

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2006-07-14 22:09]

Hi Pam

Nice portrait of our good old friend the Canada Goose.The BG is just beautiful with that deep blue colour. TFS

Rob

Hello Pam!

A very nice portrait, i like POV very much. Lovley details, sharpness and a fantastic background aswell.

Regards
Mattias

Hi Pam,

Excellent... as always... ;)

TFS :-)
Norbert

Hi Pam,

The Honkers are in New Zealand, I'm actually surprised this is so. The Gov't is very strict on what goes in and out of your country, especially creatures.

Excellent portrait and well done on the composition.

Mike

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