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Oddly Appealing

© Mary K. Robison

Oddly Appealing

Uploaded: November 15, 2011

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This was taken in October, 2007, one late afternoon at the local park.
Dedicated to all you photographers who find birds as fascinating as I do, no matter how unusual they may look. Thanks, Tony Ebben, for inspiring me to wander down Memory Lane in my "Birds" files, and re-discover this old favorite.

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 46.80 mm, Model: FinePix S7000

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe November 15, 2011

Beautiful bird and capture, Mary. Great reflection. #1423152

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic November 15, 2011

Very cute! I think they are great to shoot if you can get close enough. #9805327

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic November 15, 2011

Wonderful light and details with that bonus reflection, Mary. Great work! #9805354

Robert R. Goodman November 15, 2011

Hi Mary,you would love the birds we have our in valley.They spend more time on the ground than they do in the air.Beautiful capture my friend!!!! #9805428

Tiia Vissak November 15, 2011

a cool shot! #9805864

Jack Gaskin November 15, 2011

I Agree only very appealing in an ODD WAY..
Believe this is an Egyptian Goose saw some this past winter in Florida that people were aware of.
Will check through the files
GREAT CAPTURE BTW ;o)

Jack #9806392

Mary K. Robison November 16, 2011

Thank you, Tammy, Carolyn, Becky, Bobby, Tiia, and Jack. I really appreciate your friendly response.

Extra thanks for providing the name, Jack. Wikipedia gave me a link with photos:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egyptian_Goose
The first goose (photo) looks like a very close relative of my goose. So nice to finally know its name! Thanks again! #9807321

Nadia Paul November 16, 2011

Have never seen one of these before - beautifully captured with gorgeous light and detail Mary! #9811588

Mary K. Robison November 17, 2011

Thanks for commenting, Nadia!
Congrats again on your beautiful seascape making Finalist! #9812387

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 18, 2011

He (or is it a she?) sure is, Mary. And will you look at that reflection and the beautiful light that really brings out the colors? Amazing image, Mary. I expect to see this one again next month! #9817195

Mary K. Robison November 18, 2011

Glad you like it, Kiki! Thanks for your friendly comments and your confidence about its future! #9817739

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic November 19, 2011

Isn't it great to go back to the archives and find some treasures that we truly enjoy. This one is definitely fascinating, love the colors and the reflection on the water, quite engaging in this composition. #9819754

Mary K. Robison November 21, 2011

I agree, Rey. Our photo files are chock-full of beautiful images that, in some cases, we have forgotten we even took! Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments.
#9822232

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic November 22, 2011

Wow this bird is quite unique and you have made him so splendid with the colouring and reflection. #9824814

Mary K. Robison November 22, 2011

I appreciate your kind comments, Heather. Thanks! #9825841

Ujjwal Mukherjee November 24, 2011

Beautiful light,excellent clarity and capture,Mary!! #9829178

Mary K. Robison November 25, 2011

Thanks, Ujjwal ~ glad you like it! #9829456

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