Kylie Greenan Photography
Double trouble!
Posted by Kylie Greenan (Hunters Hill, Australia) on 12 September 2008 in Animal & Insect.
Here are the geese up close, they are so funny and very relaxed with people around, they didn't mind that I was laying on the grass beside them and snapping away!
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Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
I would have guessed ducks. Anyway, the greens in the background (and foreground) show these beauties off to good advantage. Nice one!!
12 Sep 2008 5:14am
@Steve Rice: oneYou might be right, I am not sure now, they are HUGE, bigger than any ducks I have seen and they carry on like pork chops so I assumed they were geese, I have seen images that look like this, some are geese and some are ducks, it's hard to say. Thanks for stopping by and commenting Steve!
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
I thought they were ducks too. I wonder what they were thinking about the strange human who was lying on the grass beside them. It is a lovely photo Kylie
12 Sep 2008 5:23am
@jamesy: Who knows what they were thinking Deb, they are very bold these guys, I would imagine they were thinking "is she right there? pffttt!!" :o), thanks for your comments!
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
what a handsome pair!! they are certainly trouble regardless -- but who doesn't like the prospect of a few paparazzi now and then, especially on good hair days? gotta glam up once and awhile to make sure you still got it, right? ;) a faabulous shot -- it must have been comfortable on that grass -- for all three of you!
12 Sep 2008 6:04am
@dj.tigersprout: Hmm now you mention it, do you think they were posing DJ? I think they have a smart look going on, possibly a good hair day as you say! Thanks for dropping by my friend! It was very comfy indeed. Have a great weekend!
kylie from Shanghai, China
Hi Kyles great image. I think they are showing you their "best side". Possibly they have done a little camera work before, as they certainly seem very relaxed and professional. I like how you got the background nice and blurry, but got nice sharp detail on the birds. Good work! :-)
12 Sep 2008 6:31am
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
Of nice colours Kylie, in a relaxation in shade. Really very net both swan, with a white colour natural.
12 Sep 2008 8:05am
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
"Are we lookin good or what"....how cool are these dudes!!! Quacking good shot Kyles lol, sorry but someone had to say it! Mmmm do geese quack? If not then the joke is worthless lol. Anyhoo mate, this is wonderful, so sharp and crisp. They must have liked you to pose so well. Love it:-)
12 Sep 2008 8:07am
Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco
This photo is really well taken! The depth of field is superb, the composition and colors also !!
12 Sep 2008 8:33am
Mary from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Love this Kylie, perfect against the green background great shot.
12 Sep 2008 10:44am
K.B from Sweden
A beautiful picture of the white ducks. Neat colors in the picture
12 Sep 2008 1:04pm
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Can't believe they were so comfortable with having you so close! Wow, that's wonderful...and a wonderful shot, too! They're a good looking pair. :)
12 Sep 2008 1:45pm
Jeff from Pembroke Dock, United Kingdom
Ducks, Geese, Who cares, with green peas..Delicious!
12 Sep 2008 2:19pm
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Very well captured. These 2 guys were completely ignoring you... "What in duck world is she doin' here?"
Nice colors and they were perfect in this green grass!
12 Sep 2008 2:23pm
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
They are beautiful and you've captured them very well, especially the details in the white feathers are great, no overexposure at all ... great job!
12 Sep 2008 3:05pm
leslie from norwich, United Kingdom
Well shot - nice to see you got down to ducks level to take it
12 Sep 2008 3:49pm
willow from Chelsea, United States
Wonderful colors and contrast! Don't you love the looks from people passing by when you lay on the ground or stand on your head or do whatever needs to be done in order to get the shot?!
12 Sep 2008 6:26pm
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
love the title of this shot. They have been well composed , you talk duckgeese????
12 Sep 2008 11:07pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
I think they are giving you the cold shoulder..! I'd say ducks Kylie, they have short necks..? Nice one anyhow.
13 Sep 2008 12:10am
One from Açores, Portugal
Excellent work, that beautiful pair of ducks, magnificent image!
13 Sep 2008 1:52am
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
A lovely composition, Kylie. Being a bit of a highlight fanatic, I can't help noticing the fact that you've got just enough highlight detail in the brightest whites to make this realistic and satisfying.
13 Sep 2008 10:15am
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
I love this Kylie! They are just so beautiful and I do believe they are smiling. Great shot my dear!
13 Sep 2008 12:56pm
Laurie from Lincoln, United States
Ha, ha! Great title and image! I like the DoF, here, too! =-)
14 Sep 2008 4:26am
Arps from Hyderabad, India
marvellous shot Kylie....They look so cute ...hardly a "trouble" ;)
14 Sep 2008 4:25pm
Canon EOS 40D
1/500 second
F/5.6
ISO 200
79 mm