Goose Extreme Close-up

[morris]

Fuji S602 + B-300 @357mm, ISO 160, 1/320, f 4.0, 2x crop, fill flash

After being at Yankee Stadium and watching the Yankees louse, I decided to enjoy the lovely spring weather in the marsh at Ally Pond Creak. I found this goose sitting on her nest in the reeds and got as close as possible which meant that she hissed at me one time. The sun is about 30 minutes from setting and she is looking at it. I spent nearly an hour toning down the reeds which were picked up by the sun and my flash. There was one blade of grass that was bright orange across her neck which I removed. Seeing the image now, it might have been better with the aperture wide open.

Morris

 

[frank bayley]

I quite like this one Morris, in particular the way the shadows show up across the head and neck. I'm not sure how you managed that, along with the evident late afternoon tones, using fill flash: very adept I'd say.

Also I must complement you on your fine darkroom technique in knocking down the background a stop or two; also very adept, and very effective.

Cheers
Frank B.
Ontario CANADA
http://www.sightlines.ca/thegallery

 

[morris]

Thank you Frank,

You just can not beet the beauty of late day or early morning sun to enhance nature photos. You get the nice shadows and beautiful read shift. As for fill flash, that’s just part of my tool kit. So are my darkroom skills.

Morris

I quite like this one Morris, in particular the way the shadows
show up across the head and neck. I'm not sure how you managed
that, along with the evident late afternoon tones, using fill
flash: very adept I'd say.

Also I must complement you on your fine darkroom technique in
knocking down the background a stop or two; also very adept, and
very effective.

Cheers
Frank B.
Ontario CANADA
http://www.sightlines.ca/thegallery

 

[Greg VdB]

Hi Morris,

I like the image as it is, but indeed a softer background might have been better. But the subject was interesting enough to look past the background.

regards,
--
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[sarge912]

I like the moss in the beak, nice balance.

The only time I like to be that close to a goose is when it is being serverd with a nice Orange sauce. (Pear sauce is good too.)

 

[morris]

Thank you Greg,

It was such a wonderful moment that I forgot to check DOF.

Morris

Hi Morris,

I like the image as it is, but indeed a softer background might
have been better. But the subject was interesting enough to look
past the background.

regards,
--
Greg Van den Bleeken
http://www.pbase.com/gbleek
http://gregvandenbleeken.instantlogic.com

The more comments you write, the more comments you get...

 

[stana]

Hi Morris,

Even though I commented on another forum, this one is so good it deserves more comments here. Great shot!!!

--
Stan Abraham

 

[morris]

Thank you Sarge. You are making me hungry!

Morris

I like the moss in the beak, nice balance.

The only time I like to be that close to a goose is when it is
being serverd with a nice Orange sauce. (Pear sauce is good too.)

 

[morris]

Thank you Stan,

I've got a few more comming that used the same late day sun.

Morris

Hi Morris,

Even though I commented on another forum, this one is so good it
deserves more comments here. Great shot!!!

--
Stan Abraham

 

[adrianox]

morris - love the sunset colours - my favorite time of day - we have not had many of those for over two months here in london ;-)

i also enjoyed the 'goose down' this guy/gal has freed up... i've a great affinity for this stuff, as it's stopped me freezing at over 17,ooo feet. look forward to seeing more of your sunset captures.

I've got a few more comming that used the same late day sun.

Morris

Hi Morris,

Even though I commented on another forum, this one is so good it
deserves more comments here. Great shot!!!

--
Stan Abraham

--
adrianox
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[Dirk Vermeirre]

Hi Morris,

Sorry but the image doesn't appear, there must be someting wrong at this moment.
--
With very kind regards,

Dirk

Equipment is not the issue. It's all about vision.

http://www.pbase.com/dievee

 

[morris]

Thank you Adrianox,

I hope to post another tonight.

Morris

i also enjoyed the 'goose down' this guy/gal has freed up... i've
a great affinity for this stuff, as it's stopped me freezing at
over 17,ooo feet. look forward to seeing more of your sunset
captures.

I've got a few more comming that used the same late day sun.

Morris

Hi Morris,

Even though I commented on another forum, this one is so good it
deserves more comments here. Great shot!!!

--
Stan Abraham

--
adrianox
KM Dimage A1&A2 excellent FAQ's here:
http://www.pbase.com/mtf_foto_studies/mtf_faq
my stuff: http://adrianox.instantlogic.com/Gallery.ilx

http://adrianox.instantlogic.com/Images/Photos/ {55054711-822A-4D25-AE0E-B11B3169B9A1} {54862430-716C-4204-AA02-C2C910C0D179}tn.jpg

 

[cecilbdemented]

stunning as ever morris. might make a good b&w too with that dappled light on the face, good an contrasty too.
all the best,c

--
http://www.philbooks.demon.co.uk

 

[morris]

Thanks Dirk,

You can see it now.

Morris

Hi Morris,

Sorry but the image doesn't appear, there must be someting wrong at
this moment.
--
With very kind regards,

Dirk

Equipment is not the issue. It's all about vision.

http://www.pbase.com/dievee

 

[Vera]

http://qcpages.qc.edu/~morris/041004DSCF0021 .>
Fuji S602 + B-300 @357mm, ISO 160, 1/320, f 4.0, 2x crop, fill flash

After being at Yankee Stadium and watching the Yankees louse, I
decided to enjoy the lovely spring weather in the marsh at Ally
Pond Creak. I found this goose sitting on her nest in the reeds
and got as close as possible which meant that she hissed at me one
time. The sun is about 30 minutes from setting and she is looking
at it. I spent nearly an hour toning down the reeds which were
picked up by the sun and my flash. There was one blade of grass
that was bright orange across her neck which I removed. Seeing the
image now, it might have been better with the aperture wide open.

Morris

--
Vera

 

[Gang]

Hi, morris
Here is mine:



some more at my website http://www.pbase.com/gangw/goose

Thanks for sharing,

Gang

Fuji S602 + B-300 @357mm, ISO 160, 1/320, f 4.0, 2x crop, fill flash

After being at Yankee Stadium and watching the Yankees louse, I
decided to enjoy the lovely spring weather in the marsh at Ally
Pond Creak. I found this goose sitting on her nest in the reeds
and got as close as possible which meant that she hissed at me one
time. The sun is about 30 minutes from setting and she is looking
at it. I spent nearly an hour toning down the reeds which were
picked up by the sun and my flash. There was one blade of grass
that was bright orange across her neck which I removed. Seeing the
image now, it might have been better with the aperture wide open.

Morris

 

[morris]

Thank you C,

I tried the B&W idea and adding contrast to the red chanel did make a nice B&W, but you louse the nice colors.

Morris

stunning as ever morris. might make a good b&w too with that
dappled light on the face, good an contrasty too.
all the best,c

--
http://www.philbooks.demon.co.uk

 

[gil]

Quite funny and really interesting. Nice work on that bearded goose.
gil

Fuji S602 + B-300 @357mm, ISO 160, 1/320, f 4.0, 2x crop, fill flash

After being at Yankee Stadium and watching the Yankees louse, I
decided to enjoy the lovely spring weather in the marsh at Ally
Pond Creak. I found this goose sitting on her nest in the reeds
and got as close as possible which meant that she hissed at me one
time. The sun is about 30 minutes from setting and she is looking
at it. I spent nearly an hour toning down the reeds which were
picked up by the sun and my flash. There was one blade of grass
that was bright orange across her neck which I removed. Seeing the
image now, it might have been better with the aperture wide open.

Morris