Inspiring Photo: Shake it, If you got it !! #6208034

Shake it, If you got it !!

Uploaded: May 19, 2008 12:42:46

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Baby Canada Goose Gosling shaking the water off of him/her self. Sadly this entire brood of chicks has fallen to predation, likely from snapping Turtles...
Aperture 4.0, 1/800, ISO 400, 500mm F4L IS...
PhotoID: 6208034

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/800 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 500.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Susan Weisensel May 19, 2008 0

So very cute Derek, outstanding detail. So sorry they did not make it. #924321

Dominick M. Dimacale May 19, 2008 0

Oh my, great capture, Derek.

Dominick #5941439

Dianna Hauf May 19, 2008 0

Oh my goodness Derek!!! What an adorable, precious capture!!!! I squeal with delight over such a capture and then my heart breaks at how cruel mother nature can be! I am glad you got this shot! It really is terrific. #5941548

Jennifer L. Taranto May 19, 2008 0

aww ... what an adorable little one!! shame to hear that this cutie didn't make it :( beautifully captured!! lovely clarity!! #5941767

Anne M. Young May 19, 2008 0

Another stunning shot - can see this a winner! Love it #5941839

BILLY R. PARKER May 19, 2008 0

HOW SAD !! SORRY TO HEAR THEY DID NOT MAKE IT !! BEAUTIFUL IMAGE !! BILLY #5941895

Chua Wee Boo May 19, 2008 0

How terrific this shot is,Derek!A winner to me! #5941902

cheryl m. phillips May 19, 2008 0

Ohhhh.....
Poor things.
This is really cute! Glad that you were able to get these shots though!
~cheryl #5941966

Lisa R. Buffington May 19, 2008 0

So adorable yet so sad! Beautiful image of this cute little one. Mother nature can be cruel. Glad you were able to get the shot. #5941999

Martie Last May 19, 2008 0

What a great moment in time! I love the way the water is dancing off that little body. #5942227

Michael Umbreit May 20, 2008 0

Derek - This is such a neat shot!! Love the details and colors! Sometimes I wish there were a few more predators in the pond near me as the geese become overly abundant and cause other problems. A balance would be nice. - Mike #5947715

Jim Huffield May 20, 2008 0

Derek your photography is awesome, keep up the good work. Jim #5948062

Brett Dolsen May 20, 2008 0

An amazing capture and clarity Derek!!Id hope we see this again!!
Brett #5949427

Derek D. Dafoe May 21, 2008 0

Thanks everyone for taking the time to comment!! #5957706

Dawn M. Schneider May 22, 2008 0

Oh my gosh is this fantastic!!!! I love everything about it. I hope you entered this image in one of the contests. winner!! #5961913

Jennifer L. Alder May 23, 2008 0

LOL!!!
How did I miss this one?
SUPER CUTE- Love your pov and the setting. :) #5965188

Elida Gutierrez May 23, 2008 0

Gorgeous capture!!!

Love it!!! #5967187

Eivor Kuchta May 23, 2008 0

Perfect timing, Derek! I love how you captured the trail of water drops with your fast shutter speed. #5967189

Kimi A. Phillips May 23, 2008 0

Adorable image! Great timing, Derek! #5967555

Jeff Robinson May 24, 2008 0

Outstanding capture Derek.... Nature is tough and it hurts to see that the little ones have disappeared. Your photography really has given this baby a life through your work and we all benefit from your talent!! Jeff #5968659

Kathy Cline May 24, 2008 0

AWWWW I LUV HIM/HER!! Actually I "LOVE" all your animals. Your web site name is also adorable.
BLESSINGS Kathy #5970663

Dennis Flanagan June 10, 2008 0

Fun shot Derek. #6042761

Kimi A. Phillips June 19, 2008 0

BIG CONGRATS!!!!!:) #6078547

Kathy L. Clark June 19, 2008 0

Derek congratulations on your fabulous finalist. This is so..... cute. #6078934

Daniella Puente June 19, 2008 0

Superb finalist!!!! #6078957

Jennifer L. Alder June 19, 2008 0

So happy to see this one again, Derek! Big congrats on your finalist ! :) #6079196

Margaret R. Barry June 19, 2008 0

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Derek! #6079492

Michelle L. Frick June 19, 2008 0

Congratulations Derek!! #6079765

Dianna Hauf June 19, 2008 0

So happy to see this as a finalist! Congratulations Derek!!! #6080126

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 19, 2008 0

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE, So sad of a story!

BIG Congrats on your finalist!
Best of Luck in the next round! #6080266

Eivor Kuchta June 19, 2008 0

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Derek! #6080607

Michael Umbreit June 19, 2008 0

Derek - Congratulations on your shakin' finalist! - Mike #6080954

Sandy Hawkins June 19, 2008 0

Derek,

Congrats on this darling finalist!

Sandy :-) #6081472

Deb Koskovich June 20, 2008 0

Adorable! Congrats on your great finalist, Derek! #6081603

Barbara Waldoch June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Derek! #6081664

Anne M. Young June 20, 2008 0

Congartulations a great finalist - the little fella lives on despite the turtles! Good luck #6081759

Stephanie Frey June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations Derek! #6081948

Sam Britt June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations, Derek!! #6082095

Colleen Farrell June 20, 2008 0

OMG, this is sooo cute! Congratulations on an awesome finalist, Derek! Sorry to hear none of the babies survived. #6082502

Sharon Sawyer June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations on your amazing finalist. #6083240

Brett Dolsen June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations Derek well deserved!!Brett #6083263

Michelle Alton June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations on this wonderful FINALIST Derek! Next step: Winners' Circle! Michelle #6083331

Jeff Robinson June 20, 2008 0

Congrats Derek on this Excellent Finalist! Jeff #6084017

Judy V. Kennamer June 20, 2008 0

Totally gorgeous Derek!!!! A big CONGRATS on your Finalist! #6084220

Erica Murphy June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations on this great finalist! #6085352

Jim Huffield June 20, 2008 0

Awesome win, Derek. Jim #6085695

Amy M. Wilson June 20, 2008 0

A huge congratulations on your well-deserved WIN Derek! #6085760

Jennifer L. Alder June 20, 2008 0

Big congrats, Derek, on your winning image!!! Yay! :) #6085795

Tiia Vissak June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations! #6085847

Kimi A. Phillips June 20, 2008 0

CONGRATS!!!:) #6085943

Amber Kennedy June 20, 2008 0

congrats on this well deserved win! #6085987

Sharon F. Morris June 20, 2008 0

So cute!! Wonderful capture. Congrats on your win. :-) #6086076

Sharon Sawyer June 20, 2008 0

WTG, Derek. Congratulations on your Second Place win... did I hear beer this weekend ???? LOL Have a great time celebrating and have one for me. #6086213

Deb Koskovich June 20, 2008 0

Congrats on your very deserving win, Derek! #6086304

Michael Umbreit June 20, 2008 0

Derek - WTG there buddy!!! - Mike #6086328

Bojan Bencic June 20, 2008 0

Congratulations, Derek! #6086642

Elida Gutierrez June 21, 2008 0

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Golden Cup
A Special Trophy for
"The May Winners" #6087720

Tarun Bose June 21, 2008 0

Congrats Derek, for your excellent winner. #6088466

Derek D. Dafoe June 21, 2008 0

Thanks everyone for your wonderful comments and continued support here at BP!!! #6088613

Michelle Alton June 21, 2008 0

Derek, I'm thrilled to see this fantastic photo as a winner! Really big congratulations!
Michelle #6088651

Colette M. Metcalf June 21, 2008 0

CONGRATULATIONS!!! WTG! #6088672

Jeff Robinson June 21, 2008 0

Congrats Derek on your well deserved Win! Jeff #6088824

Michael G. Marshall June 21, 2008 0

Congratulations Derek on your winning image! Michael #6089317

Colleen Farrell June 21, 2008 0

WTG, Derek! A most well-deserved win! #6090483

Stephanie Frey June 21, 2008 0

Congrats Derek on your beautiful win! #6090937

Laura E. Swan June 22, 2008 0

DEREK! This is so exciting!!! So happy for you friend! -Laura Swan #6091838

Martie Last June 22, 2008 0

Congratulations on this well-deserved award! I knew this was a winner! Way to go, Derek! #6092699

Gary Lange June 23, 2008 0

SUPERB timing and outstanding comp on this winner, Derek!! Many congrats!! #6096820

Laurie Daily June 26, 2008 0

How perfect, Derek! Congratulations on your great winner. So sad to hear of the snappers. I think that is the reason why baby ducks don't stay long in our pond, although I like to think momma duck takes them down into the swamp for safe keeping!
#6107057

Anita Hogue June 29, 2008 0

WOW, CONGRATULATIONS! This is absolutely fabulous, Derek! #6120884

Roger Fry July 02, 2008 0

Must get a 40D and a 500mm lens ! Fantastic ! #6131233

Donna R. Wageman July 02, 2008 0

Congratulations! #6133530

Dominick M. Dimacale July 06, 2008 0

Congratulations Derek on your Win.

Dominick #6146890

Elizabeth A. Marker July 08, 2008 0

Congratulations on such an awesome capture!! #6152302

Janice Mezzacappa July 19, 2008 0

Fantastic capture, the details are just amazing, CONGRATS!!! #6198619

Melissa Wynn August 14, 2008 0

AWWWW this is just so cute! Great capture of the gosling shaking off the water. Sorry the little fellows didn't survive. Congratulations on your win. Love it. Missy #6310349

January 01, 2009 0

awwww hes so cute:)i could not get a picture like that #6967764

Jane Hirst March 28, 2011 0

Wonder capture....I can hardly wait for this years new crop of babies. I just love it. #9321062

Laura E. Swan April 28, 2011 0

Lol! I love your title Derek! Really cute! I just saw this image scrolling on the BP winners circle!

On You Big GOLD WIN!!!

-Laura :) #9375780

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