Alice's Goslings
These adorable goslings are obviously right out of Alice's garden! I found them among an odd assemblage of domestic ducks and geese all waiting for someon...
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These adorable goslings are obviously right out of Alice's garden! I found them among an odd assemblage of domestic ducks and geese all waiting for someone - anyone - go to come along with a loaf of bread!
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Apr, 2017Views
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Winner in Geese Photo Challenge
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Outstanding Creativity
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tonyahurseyboyd
April 23, 2017
Your textures are so good. I have tried to edit with them and can't seem to get the hang of it. Lovely photo :-)
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MaryMulholland
April 24, 2017
So very cute but really hope no-one gives them bread despite it being a popular thing it is so unhealthy for birds - sunflower, pumpkin or other types of seeds preferred. :)
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tonyahurseyboyd
June 17, 2017
Congratulation Kathy I choose you as the winner of my goose challenge! I love all of your amazing textured photos. The detail is beautiful and elegant :-)
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Hood
June 18, 2017
Congratulations Kathy on winning the Geese Challenge...very well deserved my friend:^))))
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Bazz
June 10, 2018
Adorable! Fabulous capture! Thank you for joining my "Favourite Photo" challenge! Good Luck!
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Location
While my husband was lecturing at New Mexico Tech University in April, I started wandering the campus with my camera. I was quite amazed by the assemblage of geese and ducks found there, both wild and domestic, including one pair of geese with five goslings.Time
It was mid-afternoon on a sunny day when I began to shoot, and I spent about two hours there.Lighting
The light was natural and sunny, but not harsh.Equipment
I was using my Nikon d5300 with a Nikon 55-300 lens attached.Inspiration
I rarely get to see goslings, so I was quite excited to see this little family. Seeing baby creatures of any kind always inspires me!Editing
I love Alice in Wonderland and wanted to give this shot a whimsical look. I think goslings are so magical! I played with a variety of textures until I got the look I wanted, while still keeping the shot natural. I also used some "magic lights" - something I found on a scrap-booking site. I did my editing using CC Photoshop.In my camera bag
I normally carry my Nikon d5300 camera plus Nikon 55-300mm, Sigma 18-250 macro lens, Nikon 18-55mm and Nikon 40mm macro - all equipped with polarizer filters. I always have extra cards, cleaning cloths, battery pack, and a remote shutter release.Feedback
Check out your environment wherever you are. I didn't know there was a pond in this location until I began walking. I always find something that inspires me because I'm always looking! I looked for opportunities to isolate the goslings and get a chance at a closer shot. I move around a lot wherever I am, looking for different angles and views... and keep my eyes open!
