Branta canadensis

5 03 2010

Minimalist Goose

 Image by FJ

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35 responses

5 03 2010
elizabeth3hersh (11:56:09) :

Since this was shot on US (?) soil, I’m calling it Branta ameridensis (I hope bschooled is down with that).

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5 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (12:16:22) :

I hate to pull taxonomic rank, but it would probably be named Branta americanus. And Bschooled wil sign-off, she loves America. HA

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5 03 2010
bschooled (22:04:07) :

I do love America!

Especially your junk food (Theobroma cacao americanus).

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6 03 2010
elizabeth3hersh (00:22:10) :

Yikes! Blame it on the insomnia (internal-combustion ‘issues’ late at night)…you can pull rank anytime FJ :-)

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5 03 2010
yorksnbeans (17:13:39) :

This post would have been fun if you had not titled it. I know I would have never guessed it! Quite appropriate title, though.

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5 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (22:18:41) :

Cool, thanks Jill.

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5 03 2010
Dave Hambidge (19:18:26) :

Nice composition and the shadow/reflection of the bill is excellent!

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5 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (22:17:29) :

Thanks Dave…it might even be good enough for a ‘silly pic.’

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5 03 2010
bschooled (22:07:53) :

Crazy angle, FJ. I love the contrast.

You make me proud to be canadensis.

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5 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (22:16:09) :

Haha, and apparently you crazy Canadians have a pretty good hockey team too.

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5 03 2010
aswirly (23:31:10) :

This goose knows what’s going on!
Love the minimalism :)

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6 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (08:43:24) :

Thanks Amber.

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5 03 2010
nursemyra (23:51:36) :

mummy! that goose is staring at me, he’s trying to hypnotise me! mummy – I want to jump in the water……

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6 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (08:45:55) :

Yes, he’s the Svengali of waterfowl.

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6 03 2010
lynnwiles (02:03:30) :

You never know, you might start shooting more wildlife shots someday.

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6 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (08:39:42) :

You’re right Lynn, never say never.

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6 03 2010
Capitalist Lion Tamer (03:34:53) :

You know how I feel about ornithology. Don’t make me get my witty (but insulting) banter.

While living in Minnesota, we often ran into these geese, who summered at the local school, shitting on everything. They kind of gained the reputation that seagulls have in San Diego. Ill-mannered and hungry.

Still, it’s a beautifully composed shot, FJ. Dizzying, even.

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6 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (08:45:32) :

Haha, they do shit all over the place and their poop is like dog poop. Thanks amigo.

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6 03 2010
timm (05:14:44) :

Take a Gander at that!!!! Great shot.

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6 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (08:42:58) :

Duh, I may have to dock you for that…its so fowl.

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7 03 2010
timm (01:47:26) :

Well if you were to swing at me I would just duck! I know you hate puns so this is so fun!

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7 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (01:54:45) :

Yea, puns give me goose down syndrome.

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6 03 2010
Dan McGinley (06:16:15) :

The bird’s-eye shot (pun intended) is unbelievable. The open water adds such a powerful atmosphere to the arrangement. I have to say that this is one of your best shots ever, FJ, in the short time I’ve been following your blog. It’s a ornithological talisman for all of us.

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6 03 2010
Dan McGinley (06:18:10) :

I meant following “your” blog. Sorry1 Post editing! Alll speaks for itsel . . .

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6 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (08:42:12) :

Haha, I fixed it. Thanks man.

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6 03 2010
syncopated eyeball (09:23:56) :

nice and soothing.

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6 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (11:36:10) :

Cool, thanks SE.

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6 03 2010
Scott Oglesby (16:18:00) :

I know I always say it but I really do love this one FJ. I love the minimalistic shots the best. What does that say about my mind?

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7 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (01:00:31) :

Thanks Scott, I think it says that your mind is a finely tuned creative juggernaut…you know, something like that.

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7 03 2010
47whitebuffalo (18:57:51) :

Lovely.
Yes.
Lovely image.

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8 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (05:58:35) :

Thanks 47wb, thanks for stopping by the Jelly.

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8 03 2010
47whitebuffalo (19:14:20) :

O the pleasure has been all mine. grins

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8 03 2010
Ramblin' Rooster (04:38:00) :

Please, please, please tell me tomorrow brings Maximum Goose!

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8 03 2010
Fundamental Jelly (05:59:39) :

You sure you want to see Max G??

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15 03 2010
Ramblin' Rooster (03:06:54) :

I’m positive!

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