frazz46
Respectfully Curious
Got out today for a walk around a small marsh that is close to where we live.
Found two Canada Geese enjoying their day.....they were on a small rise in the middle of the marsh....covered with logs and driftwood, when I first arrived.........thought it was possible that one of them was sitting on a nest..........but after about 10 minutes.....they both took to the water.....and came over close to where I was sitting....
They seemed very tame.....but always cautious and watching me....and I was delighted when I could sit and watch them so close while they were feeding on the roots of the grasses along the lake edge.......
Thought maybe they might be aggressive.......but they were more curious .....and possibly related me to free food.....being this marsh is close to houses....
Anyways.....I enjoyed taking close to a 100 pictures..."the bonus of digital"...........and......out of all of them.... only have a few keepers......
I have a total respect for those photographers that have a fascination for bird photography...........they have to be one of the hardest subjects to capture.....catching the moment....getting good clarity.....and exposure.........working with the sun ...and foliage that always seems to jeopardize every good aim....!!
Certainly have proven to myself.....I need lots of practice for this venue......but when you do get a good shot.......oh what joy....!!
Think I will be going here often....and keep practicing......maybe if I'm lucky.......they will have a family to show off.
Respectfully Curious
Got out today for a walk around a small marsh that is close to where we live.
Found two Canada Geese enjoying their day.....they were on a small rise in the middle of the marsh....covered with logs and driftwood, when I first arrived.........thought it was possible that one of them was sitting on a nest..........but after about 10 minutes.....they both took to the water.....and came over close to where I was sitting....
They seemed very tame.....but always cautious and watching me....and I was delighted when I could sit and watch them so close while they were feeding on the roots of the grasses along the lake edge.......
Thought maybe they might be aggressive.......but they were more curious .....and possibly related me to free food.....being this marsh is close to houses....
Anyways.....I enjoyed taking close to a 100 pictures..."the bonus of digital"...........and......out of all of them.... only have a few keepers......
I have a total respect for those photographers that have a fascination for bird photography...........they have to be one of the hardest subjects to capture.....catching the moment....getting good clarity.....and exposure.........working with the sun ...and foliage that always seems to jeopardize every good aim....!!
Certainly have proven to myself.....I need lots of practice for this venue......but when you do get a good shot.......oh what joy....!!
Think I will be going here often....and keep practicing......maybe if I'm lucky.......they will have a family to show off.