Capsized by TwoPynts

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Mar 06, 2007

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"The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself." ~ Laotse

We have some goose decoys in the small lake behind my house to help attract migrating birds. The local Anhinga like them as well, even going so far as using them as floating platforms on which to dry out their wings. The only problem is that when they jump off, the goose can capsize, resulting in the tragedy you see before you. Being the odd duck that I am, I had to record the event for posterity. ;'] *UPDATE* -- You'll be pleased to hear that the decoy was rescued before it took on too much water. It is now floating upright once again, patiently waiting for its next dunking. -----

Thanks for your bendy comments on my previous upload, Tribe Bambuseae ----- Olympus C-8080 & PhotoshopCS. (850) Boca Raton, FL, USA 2007 Sponsored by: Kramer Kreations

Comments (47)

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olivier158

7:56AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

very very smooths colors ! i like the compo and the idea ! bravo !

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Mondwin

7:57AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Absolutely superb Dear Friend!!!bravissimo!:DDD.Hugsxx

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Fred255

7:58AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Interesting story, super photo, light, colours, atmo, the works!

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Janiss

8:03AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

As always, an excellent pict with a genious lignt!

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Burpee

8:04AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Rotfl!!!! I thought this was a tire and even after reading your words I still had trouble seeing a goose decoy. I've got it now though, lol. I think anhingas know exactly what they are doing :)

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LudyMelltSekher

8:06AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

My dear friend; Beautiful Photography. Excellent!! Congratulations!!

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ultimatemale

8:06AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

brilliant image

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sharky_

8:08AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

That decoy needs another experienced swimming decoy along side of it to keep it afloat, lol. Excellent reflection. Love the updates. Aloha

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jif3d

8:15AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

So does an up-turned decoy scare the duck/geese away ? just think of the nice Sunday roast Dinners...glad to hear the decoy was rescued ! love the reflection of the evening sky as well ~Cheers~

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Gor111

8:17AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

A brilliant water scene you have taken here! Love the sharpness of the photography as well as the clearness of the water! Wonderfully done!!!

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nattarious

8:49AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

That is one perfect image and result! Very well done my friend, really, very well done.. Thank you and have a nice day JOE

vlaaitje

9:35AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

you have such a good eye for beauty......perfect !!

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awjay

9:57AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

i love your eye for the unusual

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babuinodeoro

10:01AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Simply fantastic.

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Littlejock

10:20AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Gorgeous pic. Excellent creativity and colours

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_Guffi_

10:22AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Love it, crystal clear. Water looks great!

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lafayette

10:40AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Geometric and beautiful color for the reflections!

BibbyBear

11:10AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

This is yet another absolutely perfect pic!. The water has been beautifully captured and looks like silk and the colour of the sky's reflection is fantastic. Great story behind the picture too - thanks for sharing. xx

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Onslow

11:45AM | Tue, 06 March 2007

As I said to the workmen laying my lawn " Green side up please !" Do we get a pic of an annnnn whatever it was performing this feat ? Nice pic - I can see how it catches the eye :)

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