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Mike Veltri
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While the snow geese migrate, along with them come the little Ross's goose. In the past few weeks we have had two of these little rarities touch down in the Hamilton, Ontario area. Last Saturday morning I woke to huge snow flakes falling ever so slowly, I checked the internet and a local bird server and saw the bird was reported early and was about twenty minutes from home. I rushed out hoping I could located it before the snow ended, which I did and went prone in the wet snow with my jeans on and I got soaked for about 30 images. lol

Sunday I met some friends at the local marina, and I took them to see if the bird was still around. When we got there people were already at the bird, so I tried to put myself in a position if it flew. It flew a short distance, then eventually flew out. About an hour later back at the marina, doesn't the bird fly in for more shots in the water. Wow, this would be the first time a bird came to me. It was rather bright when it came to the marina, but I was very happy to get the images I did of this little rarity.

Sorry for the long story, and thanks for looking.





1Dx Mark II - 600mm IS II - 1.4x - 840mm - 1/1000s @ F.8 - ISO 800 - Prone - HH







1Dx Mark II - 600mm IS II - 1.4x - 840mm - 1/6400s @ F/5.6 - ISO 800 - HH







1Dx Mark II - 600mm IS II - 1.4x - 840mm - 1/1000s @ F.8 - ISO 800 - HH







1Dx Mark II - 600mm IS II - 1.4x - 840mm - 1/1000s @ F.8 - ISO 800 - HH




Mar 25, 2017 at 03:55 AM
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Wonderful pics Mike and no need to apologize for the value-added story!

It sounds like it was a really cool experience and you did a great job photographing the goose in various scenarios. Love the feeling of that first image--a well-planned and executed shot on your part!

Thanks for posting.

--Kim



Mar 25, 2017 at 05:00 AM
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The first image is spectacular, well worth some wet jeans!
If I see a guy with a 600mm at the marina, I'll be sure to introduce myself.



Mar 25, 2017 at 07:15 AM
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I would be happy with any one of these Mike - they are extra nice ~ Ron


Mar 25, 2017 at 07:33 AM
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What a gorgeous series!!!
The first one is simply incredible.



Mar 25, 2017 at 07:42 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Ross's Goose


These are great Mike. Beautiful setting and bird.

TFS
Geoff



Mar 25, 2017 at 09:03 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Ross's Goose


loved 2 and 3, mike. TFS pics of a bird not seen by me


Mar 25, 2017 at 10:06 AM
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Terrific set Mike, as said well worth the wet jeans.


Mar 25, 2017 at 10:24 AM
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Good planning and well executed, Mike.
Rex



Mar 25, 2017 at 10:49 AM
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Nicely done Mike.
Jason



Mar 25, 2017 at 12:33 PM
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Excellent exposures and I love the two IF's with the dark bgd's Mike.


Mar 25, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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Great shots, Mike. Lovely and dramatic, especially in the first.

Jim



Mar 25, 2017 at 03:26 PM
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These are sweet, Mike.


Mar 25, 2017 at 04:47 PM
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Awesome set. #3 is stunning

- Amit



Mar 25, 2017 at 05:41 PM
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You nailed it again Mike. I missed getting out to see it.


Mar 25, 2017 at 08:33 PM
Mike Veltri
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Thanks everyone for the kind remarks.


Mar 25, 2017 at 08:49 PM
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WOW.. these are superb and your first one is outstanding!

Hope you didn't catch a cold, but worth it!!!

LuckyT




Mar 25, 2017 at 09:20 PM
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Gorgeous set Mike !! A real joy to view.

Birdie



Mar 25, 2017 at 09:48 PM
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I love your story and your images are beautifle Mike

Morris



Mar 26, 2017 at 06:59 AM
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I agree with everyone, great captures


Mar 26, 2017 at 07:07 AM





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