Geese In Formation

I shot this image of a gaggle of Canada geese at a local pond in Pueblo, CO. I watched them land on the pond and captured this image moments before... more

by John Bartelt

Title

Geese In Formation

Artist

John Bartelt

Medium

Photograph - Photography

Description

I shot this image of a gaggle of Canada geese at a local pond in Pueblo, CO. I watched them land on the pond and captured this image moments before they took off again. It almost seems as if they are swimming in some kind of formation either for protection, note the right and rear guards, or pre-flight take off positions. Texture was added for artistic effect.

At least 11 subspecies of Canada Goose have been recognized, although only a couple are distinctive. In general, the geese get smaller as you move northward, and darker as you go westward. The four smallest forms are now considered a different species: the Cackling Goose.

The oldest known wild Canada Goose was a female, and at least 33 years, 3 months old when she was shot in Ontario in 2001. She had been banded in Ohio in 1969.
Texture was added for artistic effect.

Original fine art photography by John Bartelt - Copyright 2010 - 2019 All Rights Reserved, WATERMARKS WILL NOT APPEAR ON PURCHASED IMAGES.

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May 16th, 2019