Snow Goose in morning light

[terrib]

Got out to the wildlife refuge before sunrise and managed to get a few shots in nice light. This is a Snow Goose, one of three that were apart from the huge flocks that have been visiting.

[Mike Buckley]

Lovely texture and nuance in the feathers!

You know that this sort of photo is not a style that I know enough about to critique, so I have to ask if it's worth considering cloning to remove the branches in the top of the frame that are out of focus.

[NorthernFocus]

That is some sweet light, Terri. Beautiful glassy water.

[Bobobird]

Beautiful shot.

One thing about reflections. Normally I will take a couple of shots. Then I will just follow the target with the camera until the reflection mirrors it exactly.

[IzzieK]

I am with you, Bobo...the horizontal thing at the neck bothers me most than the blurred branches at the top, sorry Mike...

[Downrigger]

nice light

Right on, it's beautiful light! And its inspirational of you to share the energy you took to get out there in be in it. i didn't notice it initially, but that extra beak in the reflection and the halo too become part of what you look at - I suppose they make it less perfect - but wildlife, you know... what it is.

[deetheturk]

Great shot Terri,well captured!

[terrib]

Lovely texture and nuance in the feathers!

You know that this sort of photo is not a style that I know enough about to critique, so I have to ask if it's worth considering cloning to remove the branches in the top of the frame that are out of focus.

Thanks, Mike. You are probably right. I did consider cloning the top but ultimately decided it didn't bother me that much. Maybe should have gone with my first instinct.

[terrib]

Beautiful shot.

One thing about reflections. Normally I will take a couple of shots. Then I will just follow the target with the camera until the reflection mirrors it exactly.

thanks for the tip, Bobo. I went back and checked all my shots to see if there was a clear reflection and there was not. These geese were moving away from me pretty quickly after this initial shot. There may be a few that have a less offensive reflection, but not a clear one.

[terrib]

Thanks Dan, Isabel, Mark and David for your comments too. All are much appreciated!