A goose very interested in my sandwich, arriving to perhaps receive some morsels. Of course he got some. :)
A goose very interested in my sandwich, arriving to perhaps receive some morsels. Of course he got some. :)
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MaryAnne306
November 01, 2020
Great capture, so cute! Glad you shared your sandwich with him way back then.
ChrisBPhotography
April 25, 2021
Congratulations on you your image You Called winning the Canadian Native Bird Challenge. However, as an amateur Canadian photographer - and birder - I can see that your image appears to be that of a Gray Lag Goose which is native to northern and central Eurasia. I suspect that many non-Canadians - and perhaps Canadians - suspected that yours was an image of a Canada Goose. Again congratulations on your win!
LookSee
April 25, 2021
Forgive my meagre knowlege in ornithology... I truly believe[d] this to be a Canadian species of goose. You're however welcome to challenge my win, no problems about it from my side! And thanks!😉
ChrisBPhotography
April 25, 2021
I would never dream of challenging. And it is a great image that makes me smile. I just happen to be a real bug when it comes to details. Everyone who know me knows that. For example, right now it is bothering me that there is a typo in my first comment to you and there is no way that ViewBug allows me to make that correction without deleting the whole message. Anyway, once again, sincere congratulations!
Suzisdreams
June 14, 2021
Brilliant shot, looks like she's saying 'got any bread love's lol I love wildlife
Beautiful-Breeze
March 03, 2022
This is such a fun photograph. The way this goose is looking at you is fabulous. I love the expression on its face😀. Really made me smile
LookSee
Feb 25
The distance was maybe 5 meters or so, and I did some crop to the image. Both factors contributed to the sharp appearance. Then, this small Oly was a very good nature camera.
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Skopje Zoo, MacedoniaTime
15:30:47Lighting
Straight natural light, Daylight WB.Equipment
OLYMPUS SP 570UZ, hand-heldInspiration
The inquisitive gooseEditing
Nothing special, bar some cropping.In my camera bag
To me it is easier to carry a photo vest than any photo bag. So I load my photo vest with whatever I might need for my photo session, walk or trip. My photo bags usually keep the equipment I'm not using at the moment. The vest's many pockets usually contain two cameras, spare batteries, ND and CPL filters, and one small photo clamp instead of a tripod. Sometimes I'll include a small action camera, mainly for its wide field of view and resistance to water and weather. The vest has large-lens pockets that holds a small water bottle, a sandwich, or a bar of chocolate if I plan on being out for the whole day. There is about three meters length of paracord or similar strong, thin rope, one hefty pocket knife, and a lighter. With these, much can be "mcgyvered" along the way, so that's all I need. Recently I make it even more comfortable for me, and take the essentials along in a waist pouch. Simplicity and comfort; two best ingredients in most situations!Feedback
Inquire if you are allowed to feed the birds, and if allowed, throw them something to make them interested. Look for interesting behavior, rather than a fight over the food... :)