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12-OCT-2004 Ann Chaikin

Communing with Nature (*)

Sunset Pond

I love being in the natural world and catching moments of natural beauty with my camera. I especially like to photograph wildlife. This goose was basking in the late afternoon son. He was grooming his perfect feathers and looking about as beautiful as a goose can look. Luckily I had "Thag" along (the name I've given my huge 100-400 L lens) and was able to catch this moment.

Canon EOS 20D
1/500s f/5.6 at 400.0mm iso200 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time12-Oct-2004 16:56:40
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length400 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programmanual (4)
Focus Distance

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aam1234 24-Oct-2004 14:38
Thanks Ann. It will be interesting to see a B&W taken by 20D. Please let us know when you submit such a photo, and info about the filter used (if any).
Canon DSLR Challenge24-Oct-2004 04:26
Hi Aam... It was in color and I converted it. I haven't tried the b&w on my 20D yet. I've just had it about a month so I'm still learning about what it can do. Ann
aam1234 20-Oct-2004 04:05
Noticed that you used a 20D. Did you take the photo in B&W or was it in color then converted it (I'm thinking of getting the 20D myself).
Guest 19-Oct-2004 16:30
i love this image! congrats on such a great photo,
nick
aam1234 19-Oct-2004 02:59
Just love that photo. Making it B&W was a good choice.
ctfchallenge18-Oct-2004 01:42
Beautiful photo, Ann. If geese can show expressions in their faces, this one certainly radiates serenity.

Mary Anne
Techo 17-Oct-2004 20:16
So beautiful and elegant, great shot Ann :-)
ctfchallenge16-Oct-2004 23:08
Great picture Ann. Lee
Nugar15-Oct-2004 23:28
Looks almost like a ballet dancer. Beautiful shot.
melissa m15-Oct-2004 21:45
ann, this is a wonderful shot. love the black and white of the bird, the clarity and "expression" of the bird. have missed you in the mini-challenges.
melissa
ctfchallenge15-Oct-2004 19:37
Ann, you capture nature marvelously! Another wonderful shot! dorys