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Uploaded: 04/14/11 5:27 PM GMT
African Goose
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What it was doing in Ohio, I'll never know. It was at a pond nearby.

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::0930_23
04/14/11 5:33 PM GMT
It looks great after the long flight JimboB. It has heard our immigration laws are lax. It probably crossed at the Texas border. Either that or his woman put knots on his head and he lit out for bluer ponds. Excellent.

TicK


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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
.Joanie
04/14/11 5:38 PM GMT
Amazing close up Jim! Focus perfect and gorgeous!
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::Dunstickin
04/14/11 5:39 PM GMT
I've never 'goosed' an African before!....lol

Fabulous capture of this 'good looking' bird!
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::nessalovesnature
04/14/11 5:52 PM GMT
Wow....never seen such. He kind of reminds me of a guinea... Great capture of this unusual goose. =)
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::biffobear
04/14/11 5:55 PM GMT
Long flight indeed..Look at the sweat on his brow..Pin sharp and perfect...R.
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In life as in dance: grace glides on blistered feet.
::trixxie17
04/14/11 6:09 PM GMT
wow he's an unusual one - excellent close-up of his knotty head.
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::casechaser
04/14/11 6:43 PM GMT
Great expression (lead by that eye)on his face!
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.gonedigital
04/14/11 7:07 PM GMT
The bird is very similar to the Swan Goose Jimbob, well done on this lovely clear close up.
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::tigger3
04/14/11 7:59 PM GMT
Fantastic close up, and what a great find this one was.
Tigs♥ =^..^=
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::Ramad
04/14/11 8:57 PM GMT
After he hit his head against a tree and got that bump he didn't know where he was! Nice close-up Jimbob - sharp focus and details.
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::Inkeri
04/14/11 9:08 PM GMT
Fabulous photo of this Unusual goose,Jim.
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.amishy
04/14/11 9:45 PM GMT
Look at that knot on his noggin! Superb closeup Jimbob! Like the drops of water you got here! :)Ami
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.Susiesun
04/14/11 10:01 PM GMT
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Are you sure that it is African, Jim?? Would not this be part of an alien fauna? lol Super well done profile photo, crystal.
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::cynlee
04/14/11 11:03 PM GMT
Oye! What a great closeup, Jimbob! Wonderful detail in this unusual looking goose.
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.Starglow
04/15/11 1:55 AM GMT
Great close-up, but one ugly customer.
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.Tedi
04/15/11 6:35 AM GMT
Really strange bird with a "nose". Very good capture.
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.koca
04/15/11 6:42 AM GMT
What it was doing in Ohio? Well, everybody likes to go to America, why are so surprised? LOL. Poor bird, I hope that "lump" doesn't make problems. Very good close up, Jim.
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.Roseman_Stan
04/15/11 12:57 AM GMT
Great close up Jim. Wow what a knot on its head. Fine work.
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.quickshot
04/15/11 3:42 PM GMT
I don't know, Jim. We have a goose just like this in our local lake, and he speaks perfect English.

Dots

P.S. I agree with the superlatives noted above and can't find a single thing wrong with your shot. If you keep posting beauties like this, how am I supposed to write a critique listing the flaws.
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.Catharina1
04/15/11 5:50 PM GMT
Great portrait of a special goose! Good quality work! Mich
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.icedancer
04/15/11 11:44 PM GMT
Really a unique looking fellow he is Jimbob, looks like you captured his profile. Superb close up & post work
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Logun7
04/16/11 4:22 PM GMT
Fantastic shot Jim!! I hope you shouted out welcome to America:))
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.LANJOCKEY
04/17/11 1:24 AM GMT
Hello Jim....A beauty....This is a superb closeup showing great detail and colour....By photographing the head of your subject it makes a brilliant portrait....Well done....All the very best to you Jim...............Mick.
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.Marzena
04/17/11 1:38 AM GMT
I had a great laugh reading all the comments !!!!
Not bad this sparrer [pronunciation by Mary Poppins and the name given to all the birds she meets].
I wonder what reminds Nessa about the guinea pig - pehaps the eyes or the collar ... LOL
Yours SAM
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With all my love and respect, Marzena
.marcaribe
04/18/11 1:20 PM GMT
That is one weird looking bump on his forehead but what a great close up JB!
Diane
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.prashanth
04/19/11 1:31 PM GMT
It probably came to meet you Jim ;)
Fine clarity on the beak and the water droplets are shimmering. Good one
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::luckyshot
04/19/11 6:56 PM GMT
Jimbob - Precise dof, great lighting - superb work! Thad
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::auroraobers
04/21/11 6:05 AM GMT
I was thinking the same thing as marcaribe- weird bump on the forehead. It almost looks like a 3rd eye. It is a very nice photo of a very off looking bird.
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::susanlynn
04/22/11 8:38 PM GMT
Strange but beautiful - he probably heard about Your photography and wanted a personal sitting JimBob. Very nice close up.
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