Bar-headed Goose

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Bar-headed Goose
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Copyright: Peter van Zoest (PeterZ) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1033 W: 58 N: 2044] (6851)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-11
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D70, AF Nikkor 70-300mm f4-5.6 G, Digital RAW
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-01 11:59
Viewed: 505
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This photo is taken in Dierenpark Amersfoort (Zoo).

The Bar-headed Goose (Anser indicus) is a goose which breeds in Central Asia in colonies of thousands near mountain lakes. It lays 3-8 eggs in a ground nest.

Flying off at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.
Bar-headed Goose Anser indicus at Slimbridge Wildfowl and Wetlands Centre, England
At Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India.The preferred summer habitat is high altitude lakes where the bird grazes on short grass. It suffers predation from crows, foxes, ravens, sea eagles and others. The total population may, however, be increasing.

The Bar-headed Goose migrates over the Himalayas to spend the winter in India, Assam, Northern Burma and the wetlands of Pakistan.It migrates up to Magadi wetlands of Gadag district of Karnataka in the southern part of India. The winter habitat of the Bar-headed Goose is on cultivation, and the bird feeds on barley, rice and wheat, and may damage crops.

The Bar-headed Goose is believed to be the highest flying bird having been seen at up to 10175 m (33,382 feet). It has a slightly larger wing area for its weight than other geese. It is believed this helps the goose to fly so high.
(Wikipedia)

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1827 W: 2 N: 4700] (17728)
  • [2008-01-01 12:02]

Hi Peter.Fantastic close up of the Goose. detail in the feathres is first class. good natural looking colours. with a nice POV. well done TFS. good notes too.
Nick..

All the best for 2009

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1644 W: 8 N: 4003] (12814)
  • [2008-01-01 15:16]

Hi Peter,

A lovely goose which I have not seen before. I love the bars on his head. A wonderful close-up with great colors and good details. The eye is superb. Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2008.

Jane

Hello Peter,
Excellent photo here! great sharpness and detail, good clarity and beautiful colors, nice composition and pov, wonderful pose!
Angela

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

hello peter,
fine capture of the goose, liked the pov, composition and the eye contact, nice dof,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1662 W: 20 N: 4674] (15172)
  • [2008-01-01 19:30]

Hi Peter,
Outstanding beginning to the new year. Wonderful shot. Wish you give us such beautiful images to enjoy throughout 2008, MF. I eagerly look foward to every moment here on TN with you and our entire community.
HAPPY NEW YEAR and a GREAT COMING 366 DAYS.
Regards.
Sumon

Hello Peter,
What a awesome shot with such sharpness with details
the clarity on the plummage is awesome
a great compostion of perfection!
well done and TFS
all the best in 2008
cheers
Tony

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1043 W: 1 N: 4025] (13236)
  • [2008-01-01 20:10]

Hello Peter,
Superb closeup of this beautiful goose, the plummage details are magnificent. Thanks for sharing Peter.
Rick

Hi Peter,
This is a beautiful composition of this close up view of the Goose. The feather, facial detail, and color is wonderful.
Well done, TFS
Richard

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1133 W: 259 N: 2398] (10775)
  • [2008-01-01 22:14]

Ha Peter,

Alleereerst de beste wensen,dit is een fraaie opname met goede focus en gebruik van invulflits,brengt de details goed naar voren,bedank,

Paul

Hi Peter,
What a nice composition,true colours and sharp details
Well done
Albert

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1250 W: 103 N: 4157] (18915)
  • [2008-01-02 7:16]

Hello Peter, good portrait of this Goose, very nice details, good use of the flash and great composition ! Thanks,

Mario

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2903 W: 145 N: 4203] (13591)
  • [2008-01-02 9:10]

Hi Peter.
It is simply amazing goose shot with terrific skill. I have portrait of this bird and know how difficult to achieve so perfect exposure of the white feathers. Flash work is stunning. Composition, framing, sharpness of the bird image are spot on. Well done and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2686 W: 67 N: 9202] (28772)
  • [2008-01-02 10:44]

Hello Peter

An excellent portrait of this goose.
The plumage detail is excellent with lovely feather definition and eye detail.
Well illuminated with rich natural colours.
I am not familiar with this species of goose.
TFS

Rob

Hi Peter,

Lovely portrait of the goose, love the pose she took for you. Excellent light and very well exposed, giving fine details and a beautiful capture of the eye. Well done!

Lise

Hello Peter, splendid Goose, I have not see before, perfect focus and splendid natural colors, very nice composition, too,
friendly,
Pat

Hi Peter,
What a beautiful portrait! Details are amazing with excellent control on exposure and superb composition. This is really well done and thanks for those notes about a bird that I didn't know :)!
Claudine

hello merci de ton commentaire
félicitations pour cette belle macro, bonne netteté
edith

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  • SelenE Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2309 W: 58 N: 4001] (13058)
  • [2008-01-04 7:21]

Hi Peter,
Nice focus, sharpness and details. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

Well done Peter, Very good exposure, DOF, and details..
Nice color & BG, excellent POV :)
Howard

Hallo Peter,
Goede compositie en scherpte.
Amersfoort? Nog niet geweest...wel Blijdorp, Artis, etc..
Interessante dierentuin?
Bedankt
Annick:-)

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