Canada goose after bath

[Grace Scalzo]

Sorry for my lack of participation lately, work has been crushing. A quick stop at a local pond yesterday produced this image. Added a smidge up top, required a slight rotation, nr, sharpened.

1/2000, f 5.6, iso800
1dx, 500 f4 + 1.4tc + lowered tripod

[gail bisson]

This one is awesome Grace.
The IQ rates 10/10 and the wing extension is right at the apex.
Great low POV as well.
Who would have thought I would like a Canada Goose picture ( they are a real nuisance around here)?
Gail

[Satish Ranadive]

Absolutely marvelous image with very nice full up wing position,beautiful lights,great IQ,details and superb composition.
Love the pose with curved neck, lovely shades of brown colors and fine water droplets.

Regards,
Satish.

[arash_hazeghi]

excellent dynamic pose with good light and sharp details. well done

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Grace, lovely low angle and I really like the IQ, light and sharpness. You have brought out the finer detail so well in this, and captured the wingflap perfectly. Ive been capturing wingflaps recently, but not nearly as good as this.

I believe these geese behave the same as our Egyptian geese - loud and stroppy, but still make great images.

[Frank Schauf]

Great timing, great action.

[Marina Scarr]

This could well be the best Canada Goose picture I have ever seen. The IQ and wing extension are terrific! We welcome them for visits down this way!!! :)

[Karl Egressy]

Nice flapping pose and feather detai, Grace.

[dankearl]

I agree, the best Canada goose photo I have seen.
Just excellent IQ and ultimate pose.

[Diane Miller]

Great pose, sharpness and detail in the darks!

They're a nuisance out here, on the Other Coast, too.

[mohammad reza shahab]

excellent dynamic pose & lovely low angle.Great light and sharp details.

[Grace Scalzo]

Thanks everyone. They are considered a nuisance on Long Island as well, but mainly because they interfere with mankind's vision. It's not their fault and I always try to see the beauty in the ordinary and common species.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the wing position, sharpness, details, exposure and composition. Excellent image Grace!

[Dumay de Boulle]

I like this a lot...Great light and pose!