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Snow Geese by the Thousands

Snow Geese by the Thousands

Christmas Day, Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Reserve

Christmas Day, Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Reserve
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camera

NIKON D5100

settings

settings

Aperture 71/10 ISO 200 Shutter 10/8000 Focal Length 2500/10

upload_date

upload_date

Dec, 2021

Views

138

Likes

+40

Awards

People's Choice in Flock of Bird Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+10

Top Choice

Absolute Masterpiece

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Outstanding Creativity

Superb Composition

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Emotions

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Incredible image! I would love to see that many birds in the air. Thank you for your recent likes and awards! It is greatly appreciated.

Congratulations on your win, great capture

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Behind The Lens

Location

This image was taken at Loess Bluffs National Wildlife refuge near Mound City, MO.

Time

This was taken on a Christmas afternoon, about 2PM.

Lighting

There was great natural light.

Equipment

Handheld Nikon D5100 with a 150/600mm Tamron lens.

Inspiration

I was looking for Bald Eagles that feed on Snow Geese. I found lots of them also. The geese are like a swirling, white hurricane.

Editing

None

In my camera bag

Nikon D100, Nikon P1000, Canon Sx510HS

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