I still like the first one because of the lack of the line on the horizon (not sure if the second one is from a different location or what).
Thanks for taking the time to post the second one.
Regards
-- Vivek
Vivek,
The first one taken at 17:28:12 .00 and the second one was 17:28:12 .31 second later. So it was .31 second apart. It's the same goose and he was ascending from taking off (not landing).
dan
Not my cup of tea kinda shot the first one, Dan, but that is just me. May be with the bird being higher and being able to see the underwing? I do recognize it is a capture not easy to get so you can be proud of that shot. I like the other two shots, though. Especially the last one with its beautiful light.
Socrate
#1 looks like it could be a postage stamp entry Cool comp, love the color of the BG I think this pose only in closer would be awesome, I'm just looking for a little more 'eye' in the shot for a focal point Dan, Dean, Danno, Lucky D, dang I forger who your really are sometimes
#2 and #3 are a little 'harsh' for me, maybe too contrasty Sharp and good poses but just not..............dang I need a new word here................transitionally smooth
Thank you BlueRose, Tom (Grebe), Tim (Tfoltz), Kirk, Hung, Thang, sav1977, Larry, Martin, Conrad, Ted, David, Vivek, Howard, Carl, Master S (Socrate) and KarlA. I really appreciate all your comments.
Dan
Cool comp, love the color of the BG I think this pose only in closer would be awesome, I'm just looking for a little more 'eye' in the shot for a focal point Dan, Dean, Danno, Lucky D, dang I forger who your really are sometimes 
Sharp and good poses but just not..............dang I need a new word here................transitionally smooth 