A planned escape
During my recent exploration around the recently found country pond a pair of Canadian Geese and I were startled — they took to the water with all due haste as I took to my camera.
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You made a good reaction to being surprised when you discovered the geese. Nice shot.
Don, oh, there was a couple seconds hesitation as my heart skipped a beat or two, or I could have gotten a shot with both on the bank!
I didn’t think you were that scary, Earl. It must have been your approach, or lack of. Maybe after a few more visits they will allow you to come closer. If not, I guess you’ll have to buy a 16-600mm f1.0 AFS VR zoom lens. :-)
This past weekend I ventured off the Blendon Woods and witness one heck of a fight between two of those guys. They locked bills and didn’t let go, even pulling one another under water. They can get vicious.
Monte, you’ve seen my self-protrait, now if that’s not a face that can scare geese! ;-)
On my dad’s farm he had a pond with a flock of geese usually present. One day I saw a goose face down a 2,000 lb bull and run him off her territory. Since that day I’ve got a huge amount of respect for them.
Find me that lens for under $500 and I’ll buy it from you! ;-)
It most likely would cost more than $500. The odds are better going against the goose. :-)
We get large flocks of Canadian geese over wintering in our area. Its an incredible site to see a flight of 50 plus fly overhead in their classic V formation.
Steve, they are beautiful to look at but they make such a mess on the banks of ponds — slippery as …. ;-)