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Waiting In The Queue


Waiting In The Queue
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Copyright: Mish PM (Finland_in_Eton) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 160 W: 22 N: 227] (874)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-04
Categories: Birds
Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/1000 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-06-05 10:05
Viewed: 444
Points: 14
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I came across this flock of half grown Egyptian Geese and their mum while I was out fishing. These two look like they are waiting to get to the water, but... what was actually going on was this: The carp were spawning and creating a huge ruckus splashing around in the shallows... it was scaring the the daylights out of these youngsters. Everytime things would get quiet and they'd go down to the water the fish would start up again. The goslings would go running back onto the grass as if the devil himself was after them. I think these two were waiting to see if some monster from the deep was going to pull one of their more daring siblings under. Their concentration on the carp allowed me to get fairly close, which was nice.

From Wikipedia:

The Egyptian Goose (Alopochen aegyptiacus) is a member of the duck, goose and swan family Anatidae. It is in the shelduck subfamily Tadorninae, and is the only extant member of the genus Alopochen.

This 63-73 cm long species breeds widely in Africa except deserts and dense forests, and is locally abundant. They are found mostly in the Nile Valley and south of the Sahara. It is also introduced elsewhere; Great Britain has a self-sustaining feral population, dating back to the 18th century, though only formally added to the British list in 1971. In Britain, it is found mainly in East Anglia, in parkland with lakes.

This is a largely terrestrial species, which will also perch readily on trees and buildings. It swims well, and in flight looks heavy, more like a goose than a duck, hence the English name.

This is a territorial species in the breeding season, and will nest in a large variety of situations. Egyptian Geese pair for life.

The sexes of this striking species are identical in plumage, though the males average slightly larger. There is a fair amount of variation in plumage tone, with some birds greyer and others browner, but this is not sex or age related.

Egyptian geese typically eat seeds, leaves, grasses, and plant stems. Occasionally, they will eat locusts, worms, or other small animals.

Egyptian geese were considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, and appeared in much of their artwork.

The Egyptian Goose is one of the species to which the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA) applies.
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To Debz: Thanks Debz - was fishing atFinland_in_Eton 2 06-06 06:40
To Kaszek: Workshop does improve the composition...Finland_in_Eton 1 06-05 13:52
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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 582 W: 0 N: 866] (3283)
  • [2007-06-05 10:16]
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Hi Mish, a great shot, I have never seen young Eygptian Geese yet. I am hoping there will be some this spring. A fine photo with good light and exposure. The colours and tones of the Geese are very good and detail is nice and sharp. Great POV and pose from the Goslings. I wonder where you were fishing?
tfs
debz

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1294 W: 0 N: 5036] (15024)
  • [2007-06-05 11:07]

Hi Mish

Very good composition here. I like the focus on the near goose and then the way the group straggle leading the eye into the rest of the shot. Nice colours too.

James

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 409 W: 41 N: 784] (2478)
  • [2007-06-05 12:16]

Hello Mish
What a shot of the big queue...Quite a lot of individuals all around.Great eye contact and PoV.The details are superb with great natural lighting used.
Very well done.
TFS & Cheers

Hi Mish!
Very interesting photo! I like this bird (never seen).
Superb note!
I do small workshop for you.

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2007-06-05 12:49]

Hello Mish,
Lovely capture.POV,details,exposure and composition are wonderful.
TFS..:-)

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1812 W: 243 N: 5978] (21303)
  • [2007-06-05 13:38]

Hi Mish,
a great shot of these ducks.
Sharp, in focus with a brilliant DOF.
Well done,
Joey

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 982 W: 4 N: 2512] (11673)
  • [2007-06-06 4:11]

Mish, Nice composition and I like the shadow on the ground. Well shot. TFS Ganesh

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