"How To Shoot Two Geese..."
Uploaded: October 18, 2010
Animals - October 2010
These two would follow me around everywhere~
so I stopped abruptly here, made a clicking noise with my lips and then said 'Wait'- pulled out the bread, got their attention, and pushed the shutter.
Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 26.00 mm, Model: PENTAX *ist D
Robert R. Goodman October 18, 2010
Hi Christine,They are beautiful and a stunning capture.We never get to see them down in southern Arizona,only when I go go back east!!!! #1318791Christine Lobsinger October 18, 2010
Thanks Bobby~ I love these Canadians!Hey, what do you think of the title? I couldn't think of anything so I thought I'd explain what occurred at my 'portrait session,' lol!
Christine
Smiling With You #8980042
Carla Capra Anderson October 18, 2010
Oh, love it (the story) and the image. They are beauties.Melissa Olsen October 18, 2010
Definitely a great shot!Ann Coates October 18, 2010
Bread will always get their attention. Lovely setting and capture of these two geese Christine. #8980764Christine Lobsinger October 18, 2010
Hi Carla, Melissa and Ann, thanks so much for coming by to see these two characters. Good to hear from you- will be coming by to see you too.David Phalen October 18, 2010
Does that make you a Geese Whisperer? Excellent comp, colors and details!! Well done!! #8980989Christine Lobsinger October 18, 2010
Ha David, excellent thought, but no lol...Arthur Bohlmann October 18, 2010
WOW you posted a great image of my favorite Candanian Noisemakers. LOL #8981228John Connolly October 18, 2010
You certainly did capture their attention Christine, and your title is very fitting! A wonderful wildlife image! #8981276Christine Lobsinger October 18, 2010
Thank you very much Arthur and John- you guys are great!Wm Nosal October 18, 2010
Ha! Cool Shot!Karen Kessler October 18, 2010
Now...who was taking YOUR picture through all of this? ha! Well done, Christine! #8981793Christine Lobsinger October 18, 2010
Hi Wm, nope, no signs... only get off the grass ones.Thanks for coming by Wm and Karen
love your comments!
Christine
Smiling
Btw Karen, hopefully nobody was snapping a cam at me- my body positions would of been hilarious to see, lol. #8982134
Douglas Pignet October 19, 2010
Beautiful capture with lovely colors, lighting and comp...Well done #8982315Christine Lobsinger October 19, 2010
Hi Doug, thank you very much. It's nice to see you here!Chris Ebben October 19, 2010
It's only fitting they charge a "sitting fee" & I think bread is a universal charge. Very well timed=^..^= #8984257Christine Lobsinger October 19, 2010
Ha! Fun response my friend~ THANK YOU!Jean Lechleiter October 19, 2010
Cool shot, Christine! #8984714Kim Andelkovic October 20, 2010
Great shot Chris :-) #8985164Christine Lobsinger October 20, 2010
Hey Jean and Kim, nice to see you both!Christine
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