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Uploaded: 03/07/12 1:33 PM GMT
Geese
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I was inspired by EJ's lovely images done with Topaz Simplify and downloaded a trial copy. This is one of my first efforts, and I rather like the result. The photo was taken with Canon 450D last year at Lake Tekapo.
They are Canada Geese of which there are more than 35,000 in New Zealand. Just a couple of weeks after this photo they were removed from protected game bird status, as they are considered pests. Five geese eat the same amount as one sheep, and they are also considered an aviation hazard. So to save the pastures a permit is no longer required to hunt them.
Such elegant birds, it seems a shame.
Than you for looking, comments/opinions welcome.

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::Dunstickin
03/07/12 1:37 PM GMT
Simplify gives a painterly look to an already fabulous image!...

Can you bake/roast Canada geese then?...lol
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::biffobear
03/07/12 3:25 PM GMT
Good effect..Like a painting..R.
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Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he doesn't wear pants
::0930_23
03/07/12 3:27 PM GMT
I recognized the effect right off LE. It really looks good for this scene.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
.scorpie
03/07/12 3:28 PM GMT
Lovely post.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
::Starry173
03/07/12 5:24 PM GMT
Fantastic image. I like that effect...very painterly.
Tom
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::Ramad
03/07/12 5:24 PM GMT
Beautiful image and editing Lyn. If one of these geese is sucked into a jet - no!!!
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
.LakeMichigan
03/07/12 6:03 PM GMT
Great post and it is a shame.
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I would travel only by horse, if I had the choice. ~ Linda McCartney ~
::Inkeri
03/07/12 9:09 PM GMT
A Lovely image,Eve.So Beautiful colors.
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::tigger3
03/08/12 12:16 AM GMT
I hate to hear that kind of news, but it is the way it is with so many different animals. I sure like the results you got from that program. =^..^=tigs
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::luckyshot
03/08/12 2:53 AM GMT
Lyn - Unfortunately, the geese can eat a ton and pollute a body of water like few others. However, as evidenced here, they make a great scene for photographers. Very fine Topaz post-photo work. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine The Earth without art is just 'eh'.
.cynlee
03/08/12 3:50 PM GMT
A fine image and Simplify is a really good little software plugin.
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.icedancer
03/08/12 4:53 PM GMT
This would be a Fantastic oil painting, of course I love the Canadian Geese, they sure are a long ways from home, lol.
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::vangoughs
03/08/12 10:35 PM GMT
One of the prettiest shots of geese I've ever seen!!
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.PatAndre
03/09/12 4:08 AM GMT
KEEP-PAH!
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.TheWhisperer
03/10/12 12:38 AM GMT
This is just wonderful Lyn. I love the colours and all those geese too. The whole water landscape has definately been enhanced by using this Topaz simplify package. Fav'd and thankyou for sharing!
Ann
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::Jimbobedsel
03/13/12 12:54 AM GMT
The Simplify is gorgeous on this, Lyn. I have the trial version, too. I think there are 35,000 Canada Geese in my area alone! They are all over the place!
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JB

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