Sorry folks, I ended up finding an artifact in the image that I was unhappy with, punted the last posting and resubmitted. Apologies to Steve as this was my error, the image received from him was primo.

What did I miss? lol Okay, take this 10 instead you two! Again, they are quite the pair. The photo is a hoot, clear one at that, and the gradient framing is most complimentary with the shiny textured, surprisingly clean floor.

I like this one much better! They look like two old men walking in Central Park discussing the issues of the day.

Excellent photo and framing . The ice (..or the floor?) is such a perfect background ! And the geese are agressive as always...(I have some experience of that...!) Itดs a double-10 !

Three Swedish translated sayings about gesse: "Itดs like pouring water on the back of a goose" (= ..a pretty hopeless thing to do) "Silly as a goose" (!) and "Wonderful weather for geese" (= dreadful weather !)

Great image guys. You make a good team. High Marks.
fotobob

Great image and nice framing. Are they on wet asphalt or ice? Well done.
Russ

Did you get them to chase you onto that great background..Great shot..

Believe it or not, the background is just wet, Oregon pavement! The nuclear plant has quite a network of paths and ponds. The plant has been shut down for some years now, and those areas aren't well maintained anymore. In a way, that's good. Wildlife is taking over, and photo opportunities abound. Also, my thanks to Rob for doing such a beautiful presentation of the photograph. It quite literary was taken "on the run!" :)

Rob, this is stunning, I just love your presentations. You have the know how, and I am so glad to have you for an example to learn from.
JuneBug

A really great shot, love the contrast of the blue/grey tarmac and the bright orange beaks and feet.

Not a big fan of frames though...

These guys are awesome, thanks for sharing this.

Love this shot! Excellent!

This is so good. I had to come back to get it for my favorites. ;)

The only thing worse than looking at a mad goose in the eye, is having to look at two mad geese in the eye. You are fortunate to still be in one piece. Brave photographer. Outstanding captuure of the geese. How those orange feet show up. How you got this so clear with the geese coming at you, I cannot figure out. Excellent work.
Pat

Well you & Steve, did a fine job! I saw this and immediately saved it. These two look alittle peeved and out to nip someone! Nice detail with their feathers-beautiful colors & texture.Love the color coordinated orange bills/beaks & feet. Pleasing frame and the background blue. Terrific job. More please :))

This piece perfectly captures the character of most geese I've had the displeasure to meet. The wet asphalt (or whatever that surface is) is a excellent contrast to the soft colring in the birds' feathers in that it is mostly coarse and monchromatic while the birds are certainly not. Overall a very good example of quality composition for amateur photographers.