Family swim

Gallery: AvianPosted June 19, 2013185 views7 comments

Hi all. I rarely post in avian, but I liked the light and the calm water when I got this family, so I thought I'd share this one. Geese are ubiquitous and can be a pain, but who can resist photographing the goslings? Mill Creek MetroParks. D600, Nikon 300. Full frame. Larger image included. Thanks for looking. Comments, suggestions, and questions welcome.

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7 comments

Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on June 19, 2013 at 9:35 PM

A lovely, tranquil scene and a nice family portrait. The goslings are adorable. Very nice!

Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments

Comment posted by Roger Kirchen on June 20, 2013 at 8:29 AM

Very nice. I see quite a few Canada Geese out here, but not in such a tranquil, peaceful setting. I really like that atmosphere and the play of light and dark. Well seen and composed.

Registered on March 6, 2011, 95 Posts, 847 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on June 21, 2013 at 2:19 PM

Lovely setting for this pair and their babies.
Great image.
May

Registered on February 22, 2007, 714 Posts, 8470 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

That's quite a gaggle of goslings Mom and Dad have to keep track of. Nice shot, Scott. Personal preference: I'm not a fan of the the vignette for this. It's dark and unnatural looking. Crop instead?

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on June 21, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Thanks for your suggestion, Catherine. The vignette here is 100% natural, as the morning defused sun broke out just over this area of the lake when the family came around the corner. However, I'll try some crops.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on June 23, 2013 at 8:57 AM

Nice, tranquil scene; would make a nice pano, too. Sharon

Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 23, 2014 at 5:19 PM

Nice looking family group, with parents at each side of the 'pack'.
Great looking water & I like the abundance of green that dominates here.
The bit of rocky shore RT gives some context, i.e. a 'jumping' off point for the swim..
Swimmingly well done Scott

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments