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Old 10-29-2009, 11:44 AM
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Default Snow geese .....

Hi all .. the last few days here have been dark and grey not the best weather to go out and shoot .. but I just could not stay in .. so I picked up my gear and went out to see what I could shoot .. right now the snow geese are migrating and they are here by the thousand .. my problem is they are always on the wrong side of the pond .. lol

Here are a few shots taken in the last few days









and finally the set up ....



Hope you enjoy these

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Old 10-29-2009, 11:46 AM
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Awesome shots! My favorite is the first - love the action of the gees taking off in contrast with the ducks bobbing around in the water below.
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Old 10-29-2009, 11:51 AM
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Love these pics - especially the first and third photos - the wider view and then the close up minimal shot. lovely.
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They're great...but I love the third one.
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Old 10-29-2009, 02:04 PM
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Love that third one!
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Old 10-29-2009, 02:10 PM
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The one with the feathers is magnificent, my favorite of the three, although they are all so good.
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Enjoy. Are you kidding. That's an understatement. That first shot just blew me away. I can't stop looking at it. Am I glad you ignored the weather this time. Thanks a million 007. PAUL
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Old 10-29-2009, 02:27 PM
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Good thing you went out, because you got some nice shots! I love the feathers
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Old 10-29-2009, 02:54 PM
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Great shots, Rick. I really like the geese, but I like even more the water tension you captured with the floating feathers. Thanks for sharing.

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Great series... u have to love the wimberly a must have for sure!!
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