Fuzzy Babies

[Diamond Lil]

The babies are in abundance these days. This small family
seemed to be enjoying themselves at the pond this afternoon.


Papa was a bit nervous while they were on land and folks were approaching.

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Watchfull


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Family Portrait


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Another


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Fuzzy Baby

[pegdragger]

Excellent Lil! Glad to see you playin around in the PP arena. It's a start.

[Diamond Lil]

I'm tired of less than life-like coloration and there is no new camera in my near future.
It still feels like cheating.

[3 Olive Martini]

awwww looks like you could just pick one of those babies up and pet them.. of course momma would peck the shit out of you if you did LOL

[polizzio]

Nice work Lil, me like the chicks.

[EZE RIDER]

Lil, after messing with it wouldn't you agree it takes just as much creativity and talent to produce a good PP result?

I thought of it as cheating at first but have since changed my mind. It's merely another tool for the photographer. It is accepted in the old film world with dodging and burning and the color settings on the enlarger to name a few.

Anyway you take a mean shot! I cant believe how quickly you got your mojo back after your photographic absence that you have spoken about. Very nice shots!

[tude]

The babies are in abundance these days. This small family
seemed to be enjoying themselves at the pond this afternoon.


Papa was a bit nervous while they were on land and folks were approaching.

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/510/medium/Watchfull.jpg
Watchfull



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Fuzzy Baby


Fuzzy Baby is book worthy!
Awesome shot Lil

[tude]

I'm tired of less than life-like coloration and there is no new camera in my near future.
It still feels like cheating.
I guess it is no worse than manipulation with coffee or tea when you think about it...
A little less messy is all and when it is said and done you have a photograph that is studied not just looked at:D

[tude]

awwww looks like you could just pick one of those babies up and pet them.. of course momma would peck the shit out of you if you did LOL

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks everyone.


awwww looks like you could just pick one of those babies up and pet them.. of course momma would peck the shit out of you if you did LOL

Tell me about it! That watchful Papa, I think, was loudly hissing at anyone who got too close. The one I think was Mama stood right near the babies.

[Diamond Lil]

Lil, after messing with it wouldn't you agree it takes just as much creativity and talent to produce a good PP result?

I thought of it as cheating at first but have since changed my mind. It's merely another tool for the photographer. It is accepted in the old film world with dodging and burning and the color settings on the enlarger to name a few.

Anyway you take a mean shot! I cant believe how quickly you got your mojo back after your photographic absence that you have spoken about. Very nice shots!

I guess it is no worse than manipulation with coffee or tea when you think about it...
A little less messy is all and when it is said and done you have a photograph that is studied not just looked at:D
You are very kind.

I did tell you about that, didn't I? http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/532/laugh.gif

Okay, so you both have cornered me. I've done them all. It is just that this seems like so much more than that. The part that is making me feel a bit better about it is how many photography contests either allow or encourage PP. That is like a swat with a two by four between the eyes. PP is a part of contemporary photography. If it weren't why would RAW exist?

If I want to be a part of this day, I better take on the challenge you speak of Ed.

[3 Olive Martini]

its the truth! geese can be mean mean mean!

[Photogirl]

Saw fuzzy babies today by the Little Manitowoc River!!! Thought of you Lil!!! They are soo cute, for awhile.

[polizzio]

Saw fuzzy babies today by the Little Manitowoc River!!! Thought of you Lil!!! They are soo cute, for awhile.
And you didn't bring us any pics?

[Photogirl]

Wanted to !!! No where to park directly on the road. I didn't want to leave the kids in the truck down the road. Thought about it though......:p If I catch them again, if I'm solo, I'll get some:)

[polizzio]

Wanted to !!! No where to park directly on the road. I didn't want to leave the kids in the truck down the road. Thought about it though......:p If I catch them again, if I'm solo, I'll get some:)
I understand, your children's safety first.

[Diamond Lil]

Saw fuzzy babies today by the Little Manitowoc River!!! Thought of you Lil!!! They are soo cute, for awhile.
Isn't our little community here sweet?


PS
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[Diamond Lil]

Okay, sorry. I did not read the subsequent posts. You are a good Mother.


Did you call the babysitter yet?
:D

[Photogirl]

That's all good LIL!! Some times it is a hard decision, cute pics, kids, cute pics. It IS a sweet community. I'll get some pics soon!!!

[Photogirl]

Fuzzy babies are here!!! I had to shoot across the river/stream, so no good close ups. sorry.

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[Diamond Lil]

More Fuzzy Babies!!!!! Excellent!

Sorry Ed. I know they grow up to be annoying as all get out.

[Diamond Lil]

Huddling was the mode today as it was a chilly late afternoon.

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More Fuzzy Babies

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Under Her Wing

[Springer]

Now those are good, and that first one is a real wall hanger. Great shots.

[Diamond Lil]

http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-ashamed002.gif Thanks JB.

[EZE RIDER]

Thats OK Lil. They do make a handy subject. They are great practice subjects for me. You have it down to an art!

[pegdragger]

So, I think I know what your plans are for our upstate getaway.

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks Ed.
They are perfect practice pictures for me too. The babies are a challenge because they move so darned fast and the mature goose has shadow, contrast, and exposure problems all associated with the head. Get the eye and lose the under and side of the head white. Get the eye and the white and the front of the head is a mass of nondescript black. Oh, and did I mention the bill? http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/532/laugh.gif

[Kodatech]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/510/medium/Under_Her_Wing.jpg Favorite one of those two....very nice.

[Heavens Thunder]

Great Pictures All !

[Diamond Lil]

http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/510/medium/Under_Her_Wing.jpg Favorite one of those two....very nice.

Thank you.
I've heard it said that photography is anticipation. So, I sat there with a finger on the shutter release waiting to see if anyone would do anything. When those two popped their heads up I nearly fell over. How I managed to press the shutter release and make that photograph is beyond me. That is why it is my favorite.

[polizzio]

Even better with the story behind it Lil, great shot!

[Diamond Lil]

Thank you John.

[3 Olive Martini]

that is awesome lil.. patience pays off .. that is for sure

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks Liz.

[tude]

[QUOTE=Diamond Lil;5991][Center]Huddling was the mode today as it was a chilly late afternoon.

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More Fuzzy Babies

You are a photographer:D
Bookworthy:cool:

[Diamond Lil]

[QUOTE=Diamond Lil;5991][Center]Huddling was the mode today as it was a chilly late afternoon.

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More Fuzzy Babies

You are a photographer:D
Bookworthy:cool:

That might be one of the nicest things anyone has ever said to me. Thank you very much.
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[Diamond Lil]

They are getting bigger every day.

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Following Mom

[Heavens Thunder]

So I walked over to the pond down thestreet to get a few shots!

[Diamond Lil]

Fun!! Don't they make you happy Jeff?

[Heavens Thunder]

They sure do make me happy, and only 3 weeks ago they were so small and they walk across the road in front of my bike on a ride in the street and ducks have right of way ! Thanks Lil !

[Diamond Lil]

They have right of way here too.

[EZE RIDER]

Good looking shots Jeff!

[3 Olive Martini]

lil! post 37.. are you gonna be a duckling stalker??? LOL

[Diamond Lil]

lil! post 37.. are you gonna be a duckling stalker??? LOL

I should have known better than to show my real self in front of you. Nothing gets by you!


:rofl:



Expect to see a chronicling of their maturation process this season. :D

[3 Olive Martini]

that will actually be awesome.. and would make a nice "story board" type display on a wall ..

[echo3]

Lil, the "under her wing" shot is so sweet. It could be a Mother's Day card!

[Diamond Lil]

That is very sweet of you to say Erin. Thank you.

[Diamond Lil]

Canada Goose & Gooslings

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Happy Family

[Diamond Lil]

They are growing up.

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Maturing Canada Gosling

[3 Olive Martini]

what a cute face!

[Diamond Lil]

what a cute face!

And because of that they are way too much fun to photograph.

[Diamond Lil]

They are moving about and separating from the
other goslings, but do not stay away for too long.

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Canada Gosling

[echo3]

Wow Lil!

[3 Olive Martini]

how awesome!

[EZE RIDER]

A spectacular shot! Were you laying in wait under a camo tarp for this shot?

[Diamond Lil]

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Thank you very much everyone.


Erin knows that I think they are getting used to me, not feeling threatened as much. You should have seen me laying flat out on the ground, dressed head to toe in black waiting and hoping they would come closer rather than move further away.

[pegdragger]

That's incredible Lil. Did you use flash, or was that natural lighting?

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks Michael.
No flash. All natural.

Shutter Speed 1/640
Aperture f/4
ISO 100
FL 70mm

[Diamond Lil]

Just had to check in with the kids today.

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Together

[tude]

Alright damnit
How are you doing that????
Spot on focus and PP!

[Springer]

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Thank you very much everyone.


Erin knows that I think they are getting used to me, not feeling threatened as much. You should have seen me laying flat out on the ground, dressed head to toe in black waiting and hoping they would come closer rather than move further away.


The Ninja photog does it again

[Diamond Lil]

Alright damnit
How are you doing that????
Spot on focus and PP!
The Ninja photog does it again

JB let it out. http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/532/smiley_ninja.gif
Alright damnit
How are you doing that????
Spot on focus and PP!
Now for a genuine answer.
(I hope you truly wanted one. http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/532/Blushing_Smiley.gif)

That is another photograph I made while lying flat on the ground. The perfect spot is one with a tree to lie close to or a point in the grass lower than where the animals are at the time. As the tripod tends to spook them these shots have to be hand held. My typical position is right hand on the camera body holding it close to my eye and the left on the base of the body with index and middle finger extended to brace the 70-300mm. My elbows and upper torso become the tripod. Too much pressure on the body of the lens will certainly interfere with AF so a good deal of care must be taken. Focus is always centered upon the eye of one gosling or another.

Everyday the gosling are moving more and more quickly, so I've resorted to using the sports setting to stop the action letting the camera take care of the rest. If I'm not using the sports setting, then Shutter Speed is high and priority. AF is set to AI Servo mode because of the quick starts and stops they constantly make. IS is set to Mode 2.

Saturation is set to +2. If I could boost in more I would because in this regard Kodachrome slides rock in comparison. That is what most of my 35mm photos were made using.






Here is one without any PP whatsoever. It entered PSE only to have my sig stamp put on.

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Munching

[Springer]

Have got to say Lil you do have the eye for it because you're shots are coming out great.

[Diamond Lil]

That means a lot. Thanks JB.

[tude]

JB let it out. http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/532/smiley_ninja.gif

Now for a genuine answer.
(I hope you truly wanted one. http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/532/Blushing_Smiley.gif)

That is another photograph I made while lying flat on the ground. The perfect spot is one with a tree to lie close to or a point in the grass lower than where the animals are at the time. As the tripod tends to spook them these shots have to be hand held. My typical position is right hand on the camera body holding it close to my eye and the left on the base of the body with index and middle finger extended to brace the 70-300mm. My elbows and upper torso become the tripod. Too much pressure on the body of the lens will certainly interfere with AF so a good deal of care must be taken. Focus is always centered upon the eye of one gosling or another.

Everyday the gosling are moving more and more quickly, so I've resorted to using the sports setting to stop the action letting the camera take care of the rest. If I'm not using the sports setting, then Shutter Speed is high and priority. AF is set to AI Servo mode because of the quick starts and stops they constantly make. IS is set to Mode 2.

Saturation is set to +2. If I could boost in more I would because in this regard Kodachrome slides rock in comparison. That is what most of my 35mm photos were made using.






Here is one without any PP whatsoever. It entered PSE only to have my sig stamp put on.

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Munching

Amazing Lil
Simply amazing and that is what makes you a photographer:cool:

[3 Olive Martini]

awww they are getting bigger and cuter !! i didnt think it was possible

[Diamond Lil]

They are beginning to know their wings

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Canada Gosling
Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park

[3 Olive Martini]

that is truly an awesome shot!!

[Diamond Lil]

It was about 92 degrees when I visited with them this
afternoon and surprising that they were not in the water.

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Canada Gosling
Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park

[tude]

This has turned into one hell of a series Lil!
You think they are comfortable with you?
The babies think you are the Godmother and stopping there every day is paying huge dividends to your portfolio.
Gives me an idea for a weekly theme..
Show us your muse:D
Yours of course would be water nymphs

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks Mike.
The parents are less and less bothered by my presence. I can now walk nearby without all of the families heading immediately into the pond. My approach still has to be as if I'm not interested in them. Walking directly at them is not received well at all.

I like that idea! Do you think it needs any further explanation? I have a feeling folks would ask just exactly do we mean. Since it might be hard to find cooperative water nymphs I might try to compose a photograph that allows the viewer to insight into my inspiration. Am I on the right track?

[tude]

Thanks Mike.
The parents are less and less bothered by my presence. I can now walk nearby without all of the families heading immediately into the pond. My approach still has to be as if I'm not interested in them. Walking directly at them is not received well at all.

I like that idea! Do you think it needs any further explanation? I have a feeling folks would ask just exactly do we mean. Since it might be hard to find cooperative water nymphs I might try to compose a photograph that allows the viewer to insight into my inspiration. Am I on the right track?
Spot on;)

[Diamond Lil]

Done!

[3 Olive Martini]

another cute one.. makes me want one !! LOL

[echo3]

So...what are their names?

[Diamond Lil]

So...what are their names?

I call them all Silly.

[Diamond Lil]

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Gosling Sunbathing
Canadaigua Lake State Marine Park

[3 Olive Martini]

Lil.. are you gonna need rehab once these babies grow up and leave?

[Diamond Lil]

You should have seen my reaction when at first not one family was to be found.http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-shocked033.gif

[Diamond Lil]

I'm becoming worried. 3 more times visiting their nesting area and no fuzzy babies......

[echo3]

Maybe they're out exploring.

[Diamond Lil]

Well as the family photographer, don't you think they ought to tell me where they are going?

[echo3]

Well, they're young, spreading their wings.... you know how it was at that age....I'm sure if you explain it to them..................:rofl:

[Diamond Lil]

Anyone know how to speak gosling?

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[Diamond Lil]

I went and had a talk with them!

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Swimmin'

[echo3]

They're definitely getting a little attitude there Lil. :p

[pegdragger]

Lil, I took this one for you today in Lake George. I didn't have the long lens with me, so this is the best I could do in a pinch. Enjoy.

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[Diamond Lil]

Michaels taking more fuzzy baby pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It is irresistible!!!!!!!! Good stuff! Thanks Michael!!!

[Diamond Lil]

They are growing and are less comfortable with me around.
Being unable to find them for a while truly made a difference.
Getting in close was not an option today.

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Standing Up!

[echo3]

Paparazzi...run:rofl:

[Diamond Lil]

That's hilarious! http://www.moviephotoforums.com/photopost/data/532/laugh.gif

[3 Olive Martini]

lil.. glad you found them.. they are growing rapidly!

[Diamond Lil]

You are not kidding Liz. I'd seen them from afar in the pouring rain 4 days ago and seeing them yesterday was a shock.

[Diamond Lil]

This one is making a racket while I'm trying to photograph the children.

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Splash

[Kodatech]

Isn't it crazy how fast animals mature compared to humans?

[Diamond Lil]

Isn't it crazy how fast animals mature compared to humans?

Truly. Some of us never mature.:D

[Kodatech]

true :D

[Diamond Lil]

From just earlier today

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Growing More and More Every Day

[polizzio]

Lil, this must be the ugly duckling phase............

[Heavens Thunder]

Good picture Lil !

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks Jeff.

Lil, this must be the ugly duckling phase............

John, they are not really awfully cute at all anymore, but their actions are still. A videographer could do justice to them at this stage.

[Photogirl]

Every time I go to work I cross the little river and see the goslings. I think "Is Lil stalking today????" And when I get home, there they are!!!:rofl:

[Diamond Lil]

Goose Stalker

[3 Olive Martini]

hahaha.. they are growing up fast.. great shots lil!

[Diamond Lil]

Thanks Liz. It amazes me how mature they are getting.

[Diamond Lil]

From the Marine Park this afternoon

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He's Growing Up

[Photogirl]

Must be that awkward teenage phase!!

[Diamond Lil]

Franie, you may be right.

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They Are All Growing Up

[EZE RIDER]

Another great one Lil!

Man they mature fast.

[echo3]

What a great shot Lil! How did you get them to pose like that for you??

[Diamond Lil]

Thank you very much. They were amazing today. Not nearly as tentative as last time.

[3 Olive Martini]

she is the goose whisperer erin!!

and great shots lil.. i have to echo ed.. they sure did grow up fast!

[Heavens Thunder]

Very nice Lil, and you have a great way of keeping us up to date on them growing up !

[polizzio]

Thank you very much. They were amazing today. Not nearly as tentative as last time.

Just call Lil "the duck lady"!

They see you so often, they're becoming conditioned, :). Or maybe "Pavlov" is more appropriate.

[Diamond Lil]

You may be right John. This one was watchful, but not very concerned as I drew close.
Canada Goose - Maturing Gosling

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Growin' Up

[echo3]

The duck lady in action...
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[polizzio]

Here comes the duck lady again :rofl:
Do you offer them any pieces of bread Pavlov?

[3 Olive Martini]

hahahahah

duck whisperer!!!

or would that be stalker LOL

[polizzio]

the duck whisperer...........I like that one better Olive, good one.

Nice pics Erin.

[Diamond Lil]

Here comes the duck lady again :rofl:
Do you offer them any pieces of bread Pavlov?

No, never bread. They eat it, then they drink water. The bread then swells up and they feel satisfied. They then do not eat their normal vegetarian fair and suffer from poor nutrition and become unhealthy.
I never feed them. I just try to walk in unobtrusively, which is hard at my size compared to them. You learn not to look right at them and to stand somewhere parallel to where they are looking. Then you can turn toward them with the camera.

The whispering goose stalker.