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Walking on water!
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You ought to try this maneuver yourself! =)
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Isn't this girl a beauty?!
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This is the look I got when I was getting a little TOO close for her! Can't you just see the attitude?!
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As Vollenda said in her recent post ... Its fascinating how different water can look depending upon what is over it, and what angle you shoot it from. Contrast this shot with the first one where the water is almost a Neon Green from the sun shining off of some wonderful overhanging trees.
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Imagine how close you have to be, albeit with a 300mm lens, to get the entire head and beak in a landscape shot?
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Look at the beautiful downy feathers she's used to build her nest. Man, I just think she's gorgeous!
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Taken today ... and probably my favorite of the set. I love the little feather sticking up from her back ... and the feathers sticking out of her beak.
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Also taken today. What would a Mat post be without just a little whimsey?
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wow Mat I am SO impressed .. I mean really ..I have never seen more beautiful and sharp shots of geese .. these are awesome like you.. I love 9 and saved it :)
Lindyart · 2008-04-15: 22:14
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These are so awesome. Amazing. I've never been able to take any like this. I can't wait to see the goslings either, because I know you'll do an incredible job capturing them. :)
ncshutterbug · 2008-04-15: 22:19
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Wow, she let you get incredibly close! She is a stunner. Her feathers are gorgeous! You did a great job capturing her beauty. #7 (the reflection in her eye is amazing) and #9 (for the tufts of feathers too) are my favorites. And love her feet. :) I hope you get a chance to capture her goslings with your lens! Thanks for the shout out, Mat!
vollenda · 2008-04-15: 22:43
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Fantastic set! I love all the expressions you were able to capture..I like them all.
signsnwonders · 2008-04-15: 23:09
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Marvelous set. I especially like #3-that is just soooooo cool!
cobaltbutterfly · 2008-04-15: 23:13
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Each and every photo is remarkable and I'm glad that I don't have to vote for the best. GREAT job!!
coyoteself · 2008-04-15: 23:16
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these are great...
Askrubies · 2008-04-15: 23:43
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Great needle sharp images with beautifully selected DOF.
basisimages · 2008-04-15: 23:46
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Oh, yes, can't wait to see the little ones. I imagine they will be so cute!! If you ever want to shoot geese, ducks and other birds, the entrance to Sunrise up here has a TON!!! By the fountains. They never leave. Just watch where you step.
TamaraHarden · 2008-04-16: 00:12
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Amazing stuff! #1 is just incredible! Great detail on the crops.
etodd80 · 2008-04-16: 01:12
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Very nice post
peregol · 2008-04-16: 01:34
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Wow Mat! Superb! #2 is fantastic, #5 wonderful and #10 funny and cool! Great post again...
chrisfly · 2008-04-16: 01:54
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I enlarged #7 and found a very nice little reflection hiding in goosey's eye ;) I love the fact that you refer to momma goose as a "little darling"..hehe...very sweet indeed....Seems like she may have built some sort of trsuting relationship with you and she may just let you get exclusive pics of her little babies when the time comes. I just hope she doesnt charge millions like Jennifer Lopez for those first baby shots;) My fav in this set has to be the last one......animals feet fascinate me ;)
focussed · 2008-04-16: 05:33
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Wow! I love 3, 5, and 9, but they are all fantastic! That's the closest I ever want to get to a goose, and I can safely say the closest up I've ever seen one! Awesome!
majikmonkee · 2008-04-16: 07:09
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Hi . Very very nice collection . I saved all .
gillas3 · 2008-04-16: 08:08
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I love #9 and 10. So close to see all the detail! Great set as always!
tbranscum · 2008-04-16: 08:31
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I love bird shost and these are superb.
Lynda · 2008-04-16: 09:58
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Mat these are incredible - sharp and crisp - WOW! I can't pick a favorite here - they are a wonderful collection!!! I love the addition of the feet....that beauty has got to strut around on something!! I hope you were crawling around on your belly to get these :)
aknor · 2008-04-16: 10:31
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Gorgeous set. I nominate #4 for the winning shot:)
ambersunsets · 2008-04-16: 11:24
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AAAHH I never get tired of bird posts!! These Geese are very handsome and pretty. Which is the girl and the guy?? Nice cropping and tight shots!! Love the Goose feet too!!
SheriJ · 2008-04-16: 13:12
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love those feathered friends
sunshineand · 2008-04-16: 17:00
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Oh man! Suddenly my post for today looks less cool! These are AMAZING Mat! Just wonderful!
mattandbranson · 2008-04-16: 17:17
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impresing, loocks like dancing
Mertxe · 2008-04-16: 17:49
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Nice shot. And yes I can bend like #3. I will post it later. (laughter)
Queen911 · 2008-04-16: 19:51
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The three new posts are excellent work, well done!
sparkylu25 · 2008-04-16: 19:54
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These are really great!
LotoFoto · 2008-04-16: 21:25
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I can't choose! I really love them all. You are great with people...but I can see your passion in nature. Wonderful job! I can't wait for the goslings too!
mrutherford22 · 2008-04-17: 21:11
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I am so not a bird person and #1 has me screaming. It's beautiful with the reflections. The blue-green water is amazing! Nice work!
TheCrazyCroat · 2008-04-17: 23:04
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Ooooooh Mat!! :) Great great set! I was starting to miss the water fowl sets you had going there for a while ;) It's hard to pick a favourite, and as I view these shots I'm getting lens envy... from the exif I can see 300mm - what sort is it, if you don't mind me asking? Personally, I love #10 - the detail and texture of the feet against the muted ground just has so much clarity on contrast. Nice one! :D
Peche · 2008-04-18: 03:33
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Gorgeous set! Excellent job.
janeE · 2008-07-02: 09:50
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