My Favorite Goose

[Sharna Lee]

I hope I'm posting this in the right spot. The geese are in our local park. They are not "captive" but able to come and go as they please.
This particular goose is the man of the house. Everywhere he goes the flock follows.
I went out yesterday to do some shooting and last night and today I'm paying for it. My back is quite sore.
I'd love your thoughts on this picture.

Canon 40D, 100-400 L IS, Manual Exposure, Handheld.
F/5.6, 1/2000 ss, ISO 200, @400mm
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h146/ittyboo9358/Appollo_Park1_2009_4723copy.jpg

Thanks for looking. C&C appreciated.

Sharna

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Hi Sharma!
It looks like this guy is friendly!
I envisioned this image with a bit more of room, may be not the best PS work but anyways, you can go back to the park and try to get another image of this handsome guy.
You have gotten very good details and that light works very good, eye contact is also very good.
Check my version, I hope you don't mind and take care of your back!!!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the details, pose and eye contact. The light looks a bit harsh, hence the strong shadows and I think it needs a bit CCW rotation. I'd prefer a rectangular crop for this one.