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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babuci

4:20PM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Amazing quality, I like a cloud reflection and a semy - see trhough water. Very clever compo too!

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zoren

4:30PM | Tue, 06 March 2007

sharp and clear!

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jocko500

4:38PM | Tue, 06 March 2007

hahhaah that how it goes with hunting. cool shot

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mamabobbijo

4:56PM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Wonderful story. I'd love to see them perched atop one as well. Glad to hear no decoys were harmed in the making of this shot. BJ

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CavalierLady

6:32PM | Tue, 06 March 2007

You are able to see amazing things in what we would consider ordinary and not bother to notice. You have such a good eye. Stunning color!

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louly

7:18PM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Fantastic! It looks kind of surreal with the reflection in the water and especially with the position of the decoy so high in the picture. The light and that reflection look awesome!

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itsumama

7:59PM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Who among us has not felt like this at least once in our life? :o)b

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goodoleboy

10:30PM | Tue, 06 March 2007

Decoy and water effects are spectacular! Another winner!

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rayburg

11:20PM | Tue, 06 March 2007

All you need to do is put out a sign saying no ducks allowed and they'llall show up..lol...Glad to hear Mr Rubber Ducky is floating upright..

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korrektor

4:19AM | Wed, 07 March 2007

very tranquil! great clarity! i love it! give it to me! :))

urbin

6:16AM | Wed, 07 March 2007

a prehistoric idea in the calm...............

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Margana

10:21AM | Wed, 07 March 2007

LOL Thanks for the explanation. I thought you were going to say it was your hat, (cap...sigh ), that had fallen in...Anyhoo...wonderful capture and loved your notes.Thanks for the smile. -M :^)

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vulcanccit

1:36PM | Sat, 10 March 2007

I am glad the decoy survived! a wonderful capture of the moment!

Charberry

10:49AM | Mon, 12 March 2007

Ah, so this is the explanation of how a goose decoy can become capsized. It becomes so clear now. :o) Excellent.

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sazzyazzca

7:48AM | Tue, 13 March 2007

Such a tragedy (snicker) had led to such a beautiful capture!

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Buffalo1

10:21AM | Sat, 17 March 2007

I'm with the other guys who needed an explanation. I guessed that it was a deflated rubber raft from the thumbnail! Anyway, the water with sky reflection make the compo great!

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