Greater Snow Goose Calling

[John Haig]

Greater Snow Goose,
Reservoir Beaudet, QC

1/3200 @ f8, -2/3 exp comp in AV mode at ISO 500

Canon 40D, 300mm 4L IS and 1.4 extender

First post in a long while...this is from last November in Quebec. I brought the blue background down a few points in saturation, and selectively used noise reduction on background and dark areas of bird, selective sharpening on bird as well.

I really like the birds with the rusty staining on the plumage, I think it adds character to them.

[Tony Whitehead]

Good calling pose, John. Good detail in the plumage and blue sky sets it off well. Selective sharpening amount/radius on head/bill could be backed off a little I think.

[Mike Godwin]

Great capture John, head is ultra sharp, but doesn't bother me in the least. Great exposure and detail in this image with no motion blur. Well done!