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30-MAR-2011 Hank v/d Velde

20110330 595 SERIES - Snow Geese.jpg

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Two more snapshots of part of a huge flock of Snow Geese. (See also http://www.pbase.com/image/133580396 )

Top image: After being spooked by something which caused the entire flock to fly off with the sound of a jet engine and blanketing the sky-line, many Geese have returned to roost. Some are still flying towards the roosting area and a large number are still flying far off.


A closer shot of the Geese returning to the roosting area of ice along the shore.

Note: I drove back to the area today (2 hour drive) with my wife hoping to let her see this phenomena and to take some more shots. However, the Geese had all left and the ice along the shore had completely disappeared. We took a scenic rout back, along the river and I spotted my first Loon for this season, plus it was a beautiful day for a drive.

Nikon D300S ,Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR
1/1250s f/8.0 at 850.0mm iso400 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time30-Mar-2011 14:01:40
MakeNikon
ModelNIKON D300S
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length850 mm
Exposure Time1/1250 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias0.33
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Nora van Beek05-Apr-2011 00:03
One of these days I will have to experience this for myself, but in the meantime, you have given us all the next best thing. GREAT images and narrative. Thanks, Hank!
Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)04-Apr-2011 05:22
Beautiful work.Congrats! BV
Paolo
January Grey04-Apr-2011 04:19
Wow!!! Great shots of the crowd!
hge5404-Apr-2011 02:45
Amazing flight shots, Hank. They have all left here for Canada, AK, and Siberia.
Marcia Colelli04-Apr-2011 01:56
Wow, incredible and beautiful capture V
Guest 04-Apr-2011 01:22
Whoa!!!!! What an experience, Hank.
Stan Wojick03-Apr-2011 21:56
Wow Hank - great to be on the flyway for the Snow Geese - we never see them here. Great documentary shots.
Suzanne Labbé03-Apr-2011 21:09
WoW. Wonderful shots ! All we need is the sound ! Bravo. ^V^
Colin Storey03-Apr-2011 20:08
Two stunning images.
Guest 03-Apr-2011 16:16
Awesome sight.
Dominic Cantin03-Apr-2011 15:51
Amazing number of these geese ! It's always impressive to see and ear these birds ! Congrats Hank !

Dom :)
Brad Claypole03-Apr-2011 14:38
Man that a lot of geese! Camera would have a hell of a time picking a focus point!
Lise De Serres03-Apr-2011 13:23
Love the ambiance!!
Vince03-Apr-2011 12:32
Wow! Amazing shots Hank.
Guest 03-Apr-2011 09:04
heel mooi, love the dof in the first one very much.
NealyBob03-Apr-2011 07:22
Man! That's a lot of Snow Geese! I'll bet they're noisy! Excellent capture Hank~!
Carol Rollins03-Apr-2011 05:40
Both shots are great and I really like that second one!! ~
Guest 03-Apr-2011 04:41
Excellent work.  Fantastic flight shot. 
Len03-Apr-2011 03:52
Two more nice takes Hank,hopefully we will see these in a couple of weeks!
an nguyen03-Apr-2011 03:31
It is indeed incredible scene .
Bryan Murahashi03-Apr-2011 03:25
An amazing cloud of Snow Geese. Very nicely captured, Hank.
Jean D03-Apr-2011 03:23
Breathtaking and well captured, Hank!
Lieve Snellings03-Apr-2011 02:39
fenomenal those crowds of geese... wonderful images Hank !
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)03-Apr-2011 02:10
Wow, a blizzard. What an incredible bio-mass. V
Tom Munson03-Apr-2011 02:10
Outstanding work, Hank! Beautiful!!
larose forest photos03-Apr-2011 00:58
Truly amazing. I was hoping to get down there to see this natural phenomenon, but it was not to be unfortunately. However, your photos give me a great peek into what I missed!
Randy Adams03-Apr-2011 00:07
Amazing...so glad you some picts first go round! V
Ted Busby02-Apr-2011 23:39
"Incredible"
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