Yeah for LD and her little goslings. :) They are adorable! So fuzzy and sweet on their little legs. Great job, Father Goose. #5 and the last ones are my favorites of the set. Such sweet and fun moments. Sniffle. They are swimming already! vollenda · 2008-05-01: 16:58

OK so i stumbled across your latest post just as I was about to leave for work but i just HAVE TO comment! I hope your realize im going to be late now :P .. hehe I cant believe the day has arrived! I felt the excitement build as i scrolled over the LD's empty nest and then BAM.. there they were in #3...which if course i have had to sav! She finally did it Congrats to LD! Congrats to you for having the patience to stick it out. What a reward to see these little cuties running around! These shots are so adorable matt. Youve captured some very sweet moments between the new family. I really could gush on and on but I really must get a move along. BTW I'll get back to that message later tonight! have a good one and thanks for a wonderful start to my day!..hehe focussed · 2008-05-01: 16:59

OMG look at those babies! They're so adorable! I will name them George and I will hug them and love them and squeeze them...ok, I won't squeeze them. That third shot is absolutely amazing. Such clarity and focus - I just love it. Definitely front page material. They're all wonderful, and that last family shot is so sweet. ncshutterbug · 2008-05-01: 17:51

So cool! They finally made it into the world. Cute little buggers aren't they. You did a great job of capturing some of their first days of life. The colors in #3 are awesome. I really like how the one is totally in focus on #6 and the rest are a bit blurry walking away. I look forward to the evening shots, hope they turn out as planned! etodd80 · 2008-05-01: 18:16

awwwwwwwwww so so cute Mat.. you captured them so beautifully and the little game they played .. I saved several of these ...so unique..it was worth the wait ...!! your shots are clear and lovely ...these are precious .. new life :)!!! Lindyart · 2008-05-01: 18:17

Oh!! That first picture of them doesn't even look real!! It looks like an Easter card. They are so cute. You did yourself proud, grampa duck!! I love the way mama duck looks underneath herself instead of turning around to see what the munchkins are up to. I guess that is one mother who DOESN'T have eyes in the back of her head. Too cute. TamaraHarden · 2008-05-01: 18:42

Great set! wonderful perspective. love them! picturemom · 2008-05-01: 19:13

You have babies!! I'm so jealous! They're amazingly adorable. All of the shots are wonderful, thanks for sharing, I hope our local ducks have babies soon. :-) LostAspen · 2008-05-01: 19:54

You are correct I saw #3 and when AWWW. Another great post. Thanks so much for sharing. Queen911 · 2008-05-01: 20:36

Such a proud Papa you should be! How many did she have??? It looks like a record to me.... congratulations to all! :-) They are adorable of course and you did a great job.... I hope you get that sleepy time shot you're looking for... we'll be waiting! DancingDolphin · 2008-05-01: 20:37

Hey Father Goose you did Awesome!! What cute little darlings!! So sweet and so gosh darn fuzzy!! All the shots are fantastic!! WOW!! A Big Colorado HIGH 5 to you!!! SheriJ · 2008-05-01: 21:43

these are so wonderful! sunshineand · 2008-05-01: 21:49

#3,8, and 9 are a marvel! Love the softness of these shots! kimauman · 2008-05-01: 22:15

Oh my.... Talk about a warm and fuzzy set..this is it!They are adorable and you have captured the enire experience perfectly.Thank you for sharing this.. I really mean that. signsnwonders · 2008-05-01: 22:47

I saved #6 as a favorite!! I just LOVE this post! I'm so glad LD's little guys are here. I was driving in Cleveland, OH the other day and a family of geese (mama, papa, and 7 ducklings) crossed a 5 lane highway! Every car stopped to let them pass safely. I was screaming for my Cammie. Great post! mrutherford22 · 2008-05-01: 22:59

These are wonderful! You are so lucky to be able to photograph them. Can't wait to see if you get 'the shot' lol! LotoFoto · 2008-05-01: 23:18

#3 is superb ! cute little chickies ! dkelly · 2008-05-02: 00:04

Just gorgeous. No 3 is particularly charming. Lynda · 2008-05-02: 04:13

I like this photo-set. Is showing to us that not only the vegetation came to life but the birds are reviving as well in an amazing manner. SorinM · 2008-05-02: 06:02

Mat, this is so wonderful. Being in the thrust of autumn here, and feeling the cold onslaught of winter approaching, it's warming to see shots of spring, and nothing represents that more than little baby animals - and these have to be the cutest goslings I have ever seen! I've not ever had the privelege of seeing them so closely and in such detail. I can imagine the excitement this must have brought you. You did a splendid job. I still cannot fathom that you wouldn't think yourself good enough for National Geographic or a nature publication. My favoured shot is #6: I love the line of focus, the dof and the tone. Congratulations to LD and her brood, and to you for documenting it thus far! Peche · 2008-05-02: 06:03

Is it permissible to say—congratulations? Yes, I did say ahhhh. You've managed to involve a virtual community in this birth and the desire to follow their progress. I agree with Peche—these photos are every bit as good as those I see in nature Magazines. My favorite—the eighth. photopoet · 2008-05-02: 06:33

Awwwww these are great. I added #3 to my favorites. Mat you are an awesome photographer. bamommy · 2008-05-02: 09:35

Those little babies are so cute! Father Goose is going to crack me up all day. Wonderful captures Mat. TheCrazyCroat · 2008-05-02: 10:07

Well Proud Papa you are! I saved #3 in my favorites. I just love hearing about your adventures. tbranscum · 2008-05-02: 12:25

I really said ahhhhhhhh before i read the comment, LOL. Like the compo in the last one but #3 is so cute! eljapa · 2008-05-02: 15:56

Awwwwwww!!! A GREAT set and excellent captions : ) coyoteself · 2008-05-02: 17:59

A great moment it must have been for you -lying on the grass, I presume- when you shot these. Superb photos. Great moments greatly captured here, especially the «are you there?» shots. Madoc · 2008-05-03: 08:34

Awwwww. 3 is just too wonderful. These are fantastic. Great Set. amyschmamey · 2008-05-03: 12:22

Very sweet, I especially like the last one and how the tree frames the shot, nice. youlookmahvelous · 2008-05-03: 15:51

fantastic!!! Askrubies · 2008-05-03: 19:18

Wonderful shots !!! Gwadannie · 2008-05-05: 01:15

Awesome... chrisfly · 2008-05-05: 15:29

look at the babies!! mowestlan · 2008-05-05: 16:28

AWWWWW, I love the babies!! FirstBlush · 2008-05-05: 22:43

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh bolder · 2008-05-06: 19:17

Very tender pics. Lovely set. Almond · 2008-05-07: 10:25

Lovely warming moments beautifully captured by you. rolpa · 2008-05-09: 06:49

7 and 8 would be the perfect mother`s day pics! Congratulations, "Father Goose"! longimanus · 2008-05-09: 09:05

mmm, touching :) congratulation on this one!!! persi · 2008-05-09: 09:15

Aren't those baby ducks adorable! You wrote a book with pictures, good job . Jacquelyn · 2008-05-09: 23:52

Great post!! I'm saving the 3rd shot:)) ambersunsets · 2008-05-11: 14:33

Oh..MY...Goodness. Those are the cutest, fluffiest little things I've ever seen!! PaperWings · 2008-05-11: 20:33

Wonderful post agandia · 2008-05-11: 21:38

Fantastic Mat! As a fellow "bird father" of a nest of baby robins, I can totally understand the joys of seeing these youngsters finally out and about. They were definitely worth the wait! Saved a couple of favorites from this set, great job! majikmonkee · 2008-05-13: 08:36

8 = Love emilith9 · 2008-05-14: 21:29

.. terrific post curlyq60 · 2008-05-15: 08:58

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