A Variety of Expressions (four photographs)
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I am a big fan of animal portraits. In the span of a few moments the range of expressions and postures can change dramatically and unlike a model we cannot really influence the results. This particular Canada Goose was sitting on a post just off a small bridge watching the people go by when I swung my lens around towards it and it became animated. There was none of the usual hissing but a range of expressions and postures, until it settled down to sleep. In photography we hear a lot about the need for patience. I would argue that some is required but more importantly the key is focusing on the subject and getting engaged with it.
Amazing! They’re a handsome bird. I saw a heap of them very recently on a trip to the south island in NZ. They were in a paddock wway up in the southern alps…it was freezing!
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July 4, 2014 at 4:45 am
You either hate them for their mess or love them for their antics.
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July 4, 2014 at 5:20 am
Lovely! And so sharp. Plus I love ducks.
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July 4, 2014 at 4:20 am
Glad you like them! Thanks.
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July 4, 2014 at 9:56 am
I adore that you caught these expressions. So many people can’t see expressions on animals’ faces, but I see them all the time. I love these so much!
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July 3, 2014 at 2:22 pm
Thanks. One of the things that makes this kind of photography fun.
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July 3, 2014 at 2:26 pm
You’re welcome. It’d be fun if we could name the expressions sometime. 🙂
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July 3, 2014 at 2:40 pm
Excellent portraits Victor. The background is perfect to show off the Canada Goose.
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July 3, 2014 at 5:30 am
Thanks. I keep saying backgrounds help.
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July 3, 2014 at 5:35 am
aah – beautiful ….
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July 3, 2014 at 2:39 am
Thanks!
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July 3, 2014 at 5:36 am