Motif: Graylag Goose (Feral)

Posted by Alan Melle on Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:19 pm

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I seldom take photos of domestic animals but this feral Graylag Goose got so close and so loud I had to "shoot" him. I think he was squawking for food as people feed the geese and ducks at this urban Denver area park. Mostly I was struck by the contrast between the color of the goose and it's orange bill and eye ring.

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by Dennis Olivero on Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:24 pm

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Good going Alan. Nice teeth!

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by AlexC on Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:53 pm

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Lovely capture and great exposure to boot, a little of the weaved feather pattern so prominent on the Nene Geese neck is present as well, the serrated lip around his beak speaks volumes about his Jurassic lineage (As of yet unproven), Just wonderful, Congrats!!!

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by Harvey Edelman on Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:57 pm

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I can't see any way to improve on this. Congrats!

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by E.J. Peiker on Thu Sep 25, 2003 12:58 pm

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Cool shot - these guys cause a ruckus in my neighborhood and are very annimated!

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by Bill Whala on Thu Sep 25, 2003 1:15 pm

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Hey! I know that goose.

Great timing to get the open bill. I love it!

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by Sandy Mossberg on Thu Sep 25, 2003 1:44 pm

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Excellent, Alan. I agree that the serrated orange bill and the orange eyering are great.

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by Alan Murphy on Thu Sep 25, 2003 3:18 pm

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This is awesome Alan,

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Thu Sep 25, 2003 6:22 pm

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Alan,

Nice work. I love the color that is added to the image by the bill and eye ring.

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by Anthony Medici on Thu Sep 25, 2003 8:26 pm

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You're right. I love the orange bill. Maybe it needs a little more room in front and a bit less in back but this still shows off the teeth very well.

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by Heather Forcier on Thu Sep 25, 2003 8:37 pm

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Cool shot! I like the light on the bird here. Maybe putting a bit more room in front of it and eliminating the deep shadow on its back would strengthen it even more (or maybe not). Regardless, a fine image - great detail on the bird.

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by Steve Sage on Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:21 pm

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I like the gray on gray tones. It really accentuates the orange bill. I wouldn't want to get goosed by this. Those serrations look dangerous.
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by Jim Probst on Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:45 pm

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Alan,

The pose and detail are excellent! Great work!

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by Mike Wilson on Fri Sep 26, 2003 1:26 pm

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Awesome behavioral portrait. Those serrated edges on the bill are nice. These guys are animated at times and a lot of fun to shoot and practice on.

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