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Cape Barren Goose by Sandia

Cape Barren Goose by Sandia

Thursday, 30th October 2008

Cape Barren Goose
by Sandia
This photograph of a Cape Barren Goose was taken as it took off from its nest. Cape Barren Geese live in Southern Australia.
Sandia
I have been a photographer for a number of years and have recently ‘gone digital’ after years of using film.
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Cape Barren Goose by Sandia was Photo of the Day on Thursday, October 30th, 2008. It is tagged Birds, Flight. You can leave a comment, or trackback from your own site.

30 Comments

  1. Katherine Lee Strassburg Says:

    Absolutely amazing! This is as spectacular for its detail and sharp focus as it is for the outstanding luck to get such an unusual shot. You really made this birder jealous!

  2. Marina Muhlberg Says:

    Fantastic photograph – thanks for sharing!

  3. Anurag Anurag Says:

    This is an utterly unique and absolutely unusual, wonderful photograph of any bird I have ever seen!!!

  4. Paul Dass Paul Dass Says:

    This is a stunning shot, and an excellent details.
    This should win an award. I have seen many shots of birds in flight, but this is some thing different and unique.

  5. G. Says:

    Great Shot!

  6. Alessandro Zocchi Says:

    Absolutely unique, original and fantastic picture ! Among the best in the world of a bird in flight.

  7. Pauline Jones Pauline Jones Says:

    This is the best bird shot I have seen in a long time.

  8. poster boy poster boy Says:

    Fantastic shot!

  9. Alex Says:

    Great capture. It certainly attract attention.

  10. Tom Says:

    I agree with the previous comments. Brilliant

  11. Paulette Says:

    This is an awesome shot! I have seen many photos of birds in flight but none quite as unique as this one!

  12. Marie Dunphy Harding Says:

    This looks too perfect for a photograph!

  13. France Says:

    bello bao!!!

  14. planet lover Says:

    I absolutely love this shot! So refreshingly new. What a lucky combination of luck and skill. Nature never ceases to amaze me.

  15. Kirk Jordan Says:

    I am astonished, not only by the photo, but by the “fearful symmetry” of the goose.

  16. Yasmin Says:

    I have no unique words to describe this stunning image. I will look at it for a long long time. Congratulations to you for capturing it.

  17. Renee Renee Says:

    Incredible shot! :)

  18. cabriolil cabriolil Says:

    OMG! What a stunning capture…something so beautiful that otherwise would be lost in the blink of a human eye, but not the camera’s. Thank you.

  19. Jan Piller Says:

    wow!! what a terrific shot!

  20. Dennis Says:

    Going digital paid off. This is a fantastic capture!

  21. Malta Photography Malta Photography Says:

    Great shot very clear and sharp considering the instance the shot was taken. I love it.

  22. Sandia Says:

    Thank you to everyone for the positive comments.

  23. Sue Gagnon Says:

    AN EXCELLENT VANTAGE! I AM IMPRESSED!

  24. DigiDa Says:

    A truly wonderful shot. Well done – you should be very proud.

  25. Bruce Emery Bruce Emery Says:

    What a great shot!
    Perfect clarity and a very timely capture “Well Done” fellow Aussie.

  26. boutillot-cauquil Says:

    cette photo est absolument FABULEUSE

  27. Darlene Sy Says:

    i never seen a shot like this… so comforting

  28. Su Su Says:

    Brilliant

  29. Renee Renee Says:

    Amazing!

  30. Rajib Singha Says:

    What a view!

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