Comment from Minnie Kaye
Awww..... Such a lovely family photo.
I have been seeing so many of them in our area, but always driving and can't get any photos.
Your photo is very focused and clear.
Love the effect you got in the reflection in the water.
Great shot my friend, thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

thanks a lot again

reply by Minnie Kaye on 10-May-2018

You are welcome.

Comment from gardnes13
You really can't go wrong with baby geese ... but this picture is fantastic! The composition and lighting are fantastic! Love the dark blue of the water in the background contrasting against the green of the grass. Beautiful photo!

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

thanks a lot for your lovely comments

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
This is a wonderful shot of the birds. You have framed it well. The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

many thanks sesha

Comment from Linda Wetzel
This is a wonderful wildlife scene. The fluffy goslings are adorable and the way they crowd around the mother goose is heart warming. Your lights and shadows show them off to their best advantage.

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

thanks a lot Linda for your nice comments

reply by Linda Wetzel on 10-May-2018

Always a pleasure.

Comment from csimmons032
Awww they are so cute. Geese are very pretty birds, and the babies are just adorable. I saw geese at Six Flags Magic Mountain. It was kind of a strange place to see them, at least for me anyway. You did a great job capturing these little. guys. I especially like how you framed it with all of the little goslings huddled up against the mother. Thanks for sharing this fun photo with us. :)

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

thanks so much again

reply by csimmons032 on 12-May-2018

You're welcome for both :)

Comment from dalebraatz
A great story telling image , like the way they are all close together, like the colors and details and depth, a pleasure to look at, thank you for sharing, dale

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

many thanks dale

reply by dalebraatz on 10-May-2018

Your welcome

Comment from Monica Morrell
Great image as the ducklings nuzzle up against Mom to keep warm. Very appropriate pic for the week of Mother's Day. A great captured moment. Nicely framed. Great detail and color. wonderful clarity and sharpness. A pleasure to view.

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

rather goslings, not ducklings;
thanks so much again

Comment from ArtistCharles
Nice shot. She is giving you a careful watch as she protects her babies. Good color and focus lets us see all of the details in the shot. A very natural shot. Well seen. Good job.

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

many thanks again

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful Familt Portrait of one of "George's" Canada Geese with her six little newly hatched Goslings huddled together sunbathing on the bank above the pond. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

merci beaucoup

Comment from suzannethompson2
What a lovely scene - the proud mother Canada Goose with her beautiful little goslings basking in the sunshine on a crisp morning. Looks like it will develop into a much warmer day. I like the angle you used, including the reflection of the trees and sky in the water. Excellent lighting and focus showing a lovely clear image. Very nice composition. Suzanne

 Comment Written 10-May-2018

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reply by the author on 10-May-2018

thanks a lot Suzanne;
it was indeed very warm: 30°, a record since 42 years....