Saturday, January 16, 2010

Camera Critter #93

The other day, a friend of mine stopped by and said, "Let's go shoot something." So I grabbed my camera and off we went. Since we both like photographing aircraft, our first stop was at the airport waiting for incoming and outgoing flights.

When the action died down, we decided to check a few other spots around town. At our next stop, Fireman's Pond, we got out of the car and every duck and goose in the area came running. Since they are accustomed to people feeding them, they surely thought my friend and I were going to do the same thing.

However, as the domestic goose led the pack towards me, they all stopped when I raised my camera and fired off a couple of shots. I guess the goose decided it was time to express its displeasure at me for not having any food and spread its wings, then honked rather loudly at me.

As it finished 'chewing' me out for not bringing food, it turned to the side, bared its teeth and I swear growled at me. I didn't know how much trouble I was really in until I looked at the photo of it later at home. 8v)


Those are some nasty looking teeth for a bird.

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14 comments:

Misty DawnS said...

bwahahahahahaha you were growled at by a goose! You certainly have quite the experiences, my friend.

I do think that second shot is really awesome though!

Kim, USA said...

The first photo amazes me it was a great shot. The 2nd photo, hmmm it looks like he is pissed lol!! Happy weekend!!^_^

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i beati said...

whata clever photo I love their all knowing menacing look !! sandy

Hootin Anni said...

Oh my gosh....I LOVE that first photo!!!

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jabblog said...

Great captures! No wonder geese are often used as guards.

Michael said...

I've been mobbed a few times by ducks but they don't usually have a goose general. Great pictures. Loving the ducks.

??? said...

OMG, that goose looks like Clint Eastwood. Probably would have killed you for a fistfull of breadcrumbs :)

eileeninmd said...

The first shot is funny. I love it!

said...

I've never seen teeth on a goose! That's a very cool shot.

Müge said...

Great photos! My favourite is the first one too. In my country, there are guard geese in the military bases instead of guard dogs. Sometimes geese can be really agressive.

Lisa said...

fantastic photo!

ellen said...

What a great entry you have. Hope you have a nice weekend. God Bless!

lv2scpbk said...

That first photo is too funny. Looks like a plane coming in.

Martha said...

That is one mean looking goose. They HURT when they bite! Great shots!

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