Another Greylag Goose

[Markus Jais]

Yesterday I had a very close view of a Greylag Goose.

Today one with a little more room around the bird. Hope you like it.

Munich, Nymphenburg Park.

EOS 7D, EF 4/200-400L IS 1.4x at 400mm. f5, ISO 400, 1/60
Some small increase in vibrance and clarity in LR 4. Standard screen output sharpening.

After years of using only prime lenses (mostly my former 4/500) for birds, it takes a while to get used to the fact that now I can zoom in and out

Markus

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Markus, I like the flower covered surroundings around the goose, together with all the space. Good feather detail, and you have left enough space below for the virtual legs.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ha ha, for me its the opposite...using a zoom lens for years now I have to get used to a fixed focal length! I like the image a lot, nice low angle and the yellow flowers add a lot od interest here (and I love the lone pink one!). I you would consider removing the two oof ones touching the goose's back, crop out or clone in the very top darkish band along the top edge, and perhaps try a version of the image with a warmer WB. All-in-all very appealing...

[Markus Jais]

Ha ha, for me its the opposite...using a zoom lens for years now I have to get used to a fixed focal length! I like the image a lot, nice low angle and the yellow flowers add a lot od interest here (and I love the lone pink one!). I you would consider removing the two oof ones touching the goose's back, crop out or clone in the very top darkish band along the top edge, and perhaps try a version of the image with a warmer WB. All-in-all very appealing...

Hi Daniel,

thanks a lot. Just realized that you upgraded to a 4/500 II. Awesome lens.

Thanks for your feedback. Your pictures here are a great inspiration.

Markus