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These geese were in the fishing pond at High Hill Ranch on Apple Hill in El Dorado County, California. I was there with family and we sat down at one of the nearby picnic tables to enjoy some of the refreshments we'd purchased and watched the geese. These 3 caught my eye...Time
It was probably mid-afternoon in the Fall. All the farms in the Apple Hill area are open to the public for several weeks in the Fall and visitors are welcome to visit and take advantage of many crafter's booths, food vendors and some of the orchards are open for folks to pick their own apples.Lighting
It was a clear and sunny Fall day. The pond is open to the sky with a number of large shade trees around it which are perfect for picnicking.Equipment
I was using a Sony DSC-WX9.. It's a pocket size camera that I took most everywhere with me just in case I spotted something "picture worthy"... I still carry a newer model pocket sized camera with me, just in case.Inspiration
There were a number of geese in the pond that day, and a few of them had the "fuzzy" heads that these had.. When these 3 came together, they stayed in that position for a little while like they were gossiping.. Couldn't resist taking a couple shots of them..Editing
This shot had no post-processing at all.In my camera bag
Right now, the camera that goes everywhere with me is a Canon PowerShot SX720 HS. I don't have a DSLR yet, and my old Minolta SLR (35mm film) is pretty much retired to a shelf in the spare room. I also still have an old Sony Mavica that I will occasionally get out and use once in a while. The Sony DSC-WX9 that I used for this shot is "semi-retired" and comes off the shelf when my grandson goes with me on a picture taking excursion.Feedback
The main advice I can give is to observe everything around you.. Watch the animals or birds around you and have your camera handy so you can capture the moments when the critters do something "different"... Watch for something that "stands out" in a scene. Look at the light.. Or the lack of light on things. If it catches your eye, it might make a good photo.
