"Bosque" Snow Goose

Posted by Rob Palmer on Tue Dec 02, 2003 1:33 pm

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So many great photographers, so many images. Wow! I like this one alot. Thank you Charles for the great workshop.

Canon 1D, 500 F4, ISO 200, F7.1, 1/500 sec with 550 flash and better beamer set to -1.

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by Dick Ginkowski on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:09 pm

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I like this shot. Sharp where it needs to be and the blurry wing action connotes movement, action and excitement.

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by ajhand on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:13 pm

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Rob:

I like the way the wings frame the bird, and I like the way the textures in the belly come through. The feet are a nice bonus, too. Looks like the focus is centered on the body and feet. One more dose of USM might help on the head.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:29 pm

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Fine image, Rob. Perhaps a bit more sharpening, especially of the head.

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by AlexC on Tue Dec 02, 2003 2:38 pm

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I don't have a single Snow Goose from Bosque!!!
I'll be cursed!!!, Congrats!!!

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by Bill Whala on Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:03 pm

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Great shot Rob. I love the wing spread and the angle/position of the goose. A little more USM as was previously mentioned and a crop from the right with a corresponding amount off the top strengthens the composition, IMO. Very sweet as is too.

It was very nice meeting you Saturday.

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Dec 02, 2003 3:45 pm

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Very nice shot Rob - the Angel pose is great.

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by Alan Murphy on Tue Dec 02, 2003 4:05 pm

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Nice shot Rob. Love the hanging feet.

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by Jim Urbach on Tue Dec 02, 2003 5:45 pm

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Rob,

Very neat capture. I'd add some space in front of him and take a little away from behind him.

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by Karen S on Tue Dec 02, 2003 6:55 pm

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Cool shot Rob. Good job on the exposure and wing position.

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by Bruce Sherman on Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:05 pm

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Nice shot, Rob. Exposure looks perfect and the pose is great. I agree that a little more sharpening would help.

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by BrianS on Tue Dec 02, 2003 7:40 pm

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I Like it -- motion blur on the wing tips is a nice touch. I second Sandy's recommendation on a touch of USM around the head.

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by LHays on Tue Dec 02, 2003 9:40 pm

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Rob
Nice shot....I love the action....especially the wing tip blurs. I'd zap it one more round of USM. Great job....getting this pose wasn't easy.

Glad that you and your "best friend" made it home safely.

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by Paul Fusco on Tue Dec 02, 2003 10:37 pm

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Nice composition, Rob.
The BG blue makes the white goose pop.

Very nice.

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by DC on Wed Dec 03, 2003 6:08 am

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Superb. Love the motion blur of the wings. Great job.

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by Harvey Edelman on Wed Dec 03, 2003 10:05 am

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Excellent!

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by Alan Melle on Wed Dec 03, 2003 10:28 am

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Nice shot, Rob. Given the wind direction most days good landing shots were tough. It was nice to meet you and I really enjoyed seeing your falcon. Thanks for sharing him with us.

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