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Uploaded: 05/16/10 1:39 PM GMT
The Flapper
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He wasn't taking off, and he wasn't landing. He was just flapping his wings like crazy.

Thanks for the comments, friends.

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::Genver
05/16/10 2:18 PM GMT
It is a really lovely photo of a Canada goose,the colors are pleasant,Jim,sometimes i see a similar scene at a local pond.
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.Joanie
05/16/10 2:23 PM GMT
Is this mother goose? I take that back...its father goose...lol...Excellent capture Jim! Great clarity and color!
Joanie
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::Ramad
05/16/10 2:31 PM GMT
I have a feeling that he was yawning, LOL! Nice shot of the "action" Jimbob. Very good clarity on this well composed image.
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If practice makes perfect and nobody is perfect, then why practice?
::trixxie17
05/16/10 2:46 PM GMT
Well this is a good catch - I live overlooking a small lake(manmade) with a resident colony of these honkers and this is fairly common but ours make a great deal of noise while doing this.
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.avedeloff
05/16/10 2:52 PM GMT
Looks like he's getting ready to do a take off. Nice job.
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"Hurry to meet Death before your place is taken."
::tigger3
05/16/10 2:56 PM GMT
Hey Jim, You sure did a great job on the action of his wings!
I have seen them as well, maybe its their way of letting off steam? Lol! ♪ ♫ :)Sandi♪ =^..^=

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Logun7
05/16/10 3:31 PM GMT
»»-»»((*-:¦:-*))»»-»» Fantastic Shot ««-««(( *-:¦:-*))»»-»»
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every day is a gift......that's why it's called the present!!
::tee
05/16/10 3:34 PM GMT
Not what I was hoping for, Jim - you know blond, short dress, lots of bangles and beads - oh well - "sigh". Great action shot none the less. Truly a moment frozen in time -
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So many pics and so little time can mean just one thing - it must be - tee time
.catweasel
05/16/10 3:36 PM GMT
A great capture, Jim. He really stands out well against the green background. Nice details in the rocks and reflections too.
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.marcaribe
05/16/10 4:09 PM GMT
I thought Flappers went out after the 20s Jimbob. flapping your wings works as good as a dryer for a goose.
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.Starglow
05/16/10 4:48 PM GMT
Fellow just can't make up his mind. Good action shot.
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.gonedigital
05/16/10 4:56 PM GMT
You've captured this Goose well, freezing it's movements expertly Jimbob.
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::0930_23
05/16/10 5:25 PM GMT
He is probably gathering a crowd to go to the Cement Pond Jethro. Good Roaring 20's goose shot.

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::SR21
05/16/10 5:34 PM GMT
I'll bet you were napping and he was trying to get you to wake up and get his photo taken! LOL :) Steve
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.prashanth
05/16/10 6:06 PM GMT
Probably he was testing the equipment Jim, lol. Good shot!
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If "Ignorance is bliss", why should we seek knowledge?
::Inkeri
05/16/10 6:40 PM GMT
Absolutely Fantastic action photo,Jim..Fine composition and colors.
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::luckyshot
05/16/10 10:01 PM GMT
Jethro - It looks like this goose is standing on one leg - a good reason to flap wildly, just to stay standing. Very good stop action for this photo. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
::verenabloo
05/17/10 12:54 AM GMT
He's probably upset at your camera eh? But I've seen these geese do this too, I think it's their own way of "exercise" .V
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.muki7
05/17/10 2:02 AM GMT
A great job on the action shot of the Goose, Jimbo. Fantastic colour andd clarity. Nice work.

Ed
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Enjoy nature, Take nothing but photographs and leave nothing but footprints
::gabi_h
05/17/10 2:33 AM GMT
A beautiful shot! He is in a great setting with all those rocks and reflections.
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.SatCom
05/17/10 3:31 AM GMT
Perfect stop action Jim. You have did it again. Your talents are really taking off lately.
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.kg4bet
05/17/10 4:56 AM GMT
I got a feeling you we're getin told to git.
Great action shot Jim.

Sheldon
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::Roseman_Stan
05/17/10 1:22 PM GMT
Great title and a super shot!

Stan
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.Catharina1
05/17/10 6:19 PM GMT
Good photography the bird in his nature! Enjoy this post! Mich
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.icedancer
05/17/10 11:48 PM GMT
Gorgeous action capture Jimbob, love seeing the detail of the under wings
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Happy May Everyone
::solita17
05/19/10 6:18 AM GMT
Niiice shot Mr. Jimbob! You got him with his 'flaps' out and fit him neatly into a great composition too...
mary
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.kindred_spirit
05/19/10 8:41 AM GMT
Very nice capture, and great timing. What a beauty?
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.gandarva
05/24/10 10:25 PM GMT
Love this photo Jim! Very good clarity and subject matter! It is a favorite and saved!! Thanks for your artistry! Allen
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.diaz3508
05/25/10 5:41 PM GMT
Great catch JimboB ... great colors
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