Comment from mirrorman
This is a great shot. Very toughing piece. NIcely framed.
Very vivid, Lighting is good.
NIce to have been in the right place for this shot. And a good thing for the goose

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010

Comment from MinoYasue
So hurt broken just to look at! I guess such is life ? pain as well as happiness. It is glad to know there will be rescue soon. Good luck for the contest!

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010

Comment from paintingsheep
I find it really hard to look at this so this will be a very quick review! Thank you so much for posting this..especially since the story is about a kind person..I hope the goose made it. Thank you and good lucK! Gena

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010

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reply by Anonymous Member on 28-Feb-2010

Hi Gena, I don't blame you at all for not wanting to look at this. It really hurts to see a goose injured like this. The woman who found the the goose had already called for help when I came across them both. It was really nice to see the goose rescued. I hope it recovered too. Thanks for caring so much. Warm regards from, The Photographer

Comment from Bushbaby
I find the photographer has used empathy and thought in this photograph, I see the pain and shock in this birds eyes and maybe a bit of hope and yet it is beautifully composed and the shadows and colours help to bring out the moodiness and sadness of the picture. Great work, keep up with the 'thoughtful' photographs! I love it.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010

Comment from wolf6249107
a very good photo of something you dont see very often
good details
good color
good story potential
good all around techs
keep up the good work

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010

Comment from vipshehan-Nikon
Good capture with story telling ability. The composition is good and the photograph is nicely exposed too. Gladly somebody stepped into help save his life!

Thanks for sharing and good luck for the contest.

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010

Hi Shenan, Thanks for the wonderful review, your concern for the Goose and wishes for the contest. Warm regards from, The Writer

Comment from slblevins
Your notes are good. So glad someone cared enough to help. It breaks my heart when I see an injured bird because I am a bird lover. Great shot with great colors nd lighting, focus and details. Thanks for sharing your story which fits the contest entry well. slblevins:)

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010

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reply by the author on 27-Feb-2010

Nature is my favorite subject for photoes, but not like this. I think the bird was in shock at the time and that's a tough thing to see. Thank you for your wonderful remarks and concern. Warm regards from, The Photographer

Comment from Snapdecisions
I hope this Canadian Goose recovered ok in the end , its sad when you come across this situation , there is only so much you can do , Trev

 Comment Written 27-Feb-2010

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reply by Anonymous Member on 27-Feb-2010

It is sad Trev! When you love nature it's the last thing you want to see. A couple of weeks after I saw this they saw a goose who was hit with a dart gun and had two darts in its neck. I don't know why anyone in their right mind would want to do that, but unfortunately they do. Someone snapped a picture of the bird with the picture of the type of dart gun they used. The bird was alive in the shot with a dart in his neck,but whether they caught the goose I don't know. I might post that notice here later so other people will know what a dart gun looks like. The only thing I like to shoot is my camera, because your target never gets hurt and you need skill to get the shot. I wish I could tell you the outcome of both geese but I dont know. It's nice to hear other peoples concerns. Thanks The Photographer

reply by Snapdecisions on 27-Feb-2010

Many thanks for your kind indepth reply , there are indeed some very Sad people on this planet , Trev