Comment from alaskapat
Wow ! This is awesome Fred! I love this interaction between the German Shepherd and the mean goose! I know how mean geese can be, years ago I had a neighbor who kept big white geese and they would chase me and not back down from anything! I like the position of the dog here as he tries to be ready for the attack. Well captured, nice stop of the action ,well focused , I like the shadow of the goose too! Well presented!

 Comment Written 12-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 12-Apr-2020

thanks so much again Pat;
there is another pic where the dog seems frightened, I think a better one..

Comment from JirinaInspire
The female geese is protecting her territory, she wants the water to be her sanctuary not to be shared with the dog. Or maybe the dog likes to only play? Great picture, light and good balance.!

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

thanks so much again;
the dog doesn't play

reply by JirinaInspire on 08-Apr-2020

You make me smile!

Comment from Zilyram
The dog looks as though it is wanting to play but imagine it was put off by the lady goose. Good handling of exposure and your composition is good.

 Comment Written 08-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 08-Apr-2020

thanks so much again; not playing:
: he was frighten by the duck; I'll post another one where it is more obvious

Comment from DebbieK
A great action shot. The goose is telling the dog to back off buster!!!. Good focus and lighting. Sharp detail. All colors and tones are natural. Well done.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020

thanks a lot Debbie

reply by DebbieK on 07-Apr-2020

You are welcome

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
:):) The poor dog looks very worried and has started backtracking. Good study of the bird's behaviour! Good timing! The light and shadows, colours and the composition have worked out well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020

thanks for your effort

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful shot. I like the cropping and the way the dog seems to want to play while the goose is deadly serious. A fine exposure with beautiful colors.

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020

thanks a lot mike for your nice comments, highly appreciated;
the dog was barking and run away! he didn't want to play but was scared by the goose;

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A beautiful picture of this white domestic Greylag Goose wings out head down & loudly voicing her opinion of the German Shepherd dog approaching her on the right. Beautiful composition framing and lighting taken with superb camera techniques and sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020

merci beaucoup pour les six*

Comment from nikman
Quite a good nature shot posted here! Your fine composition captures a good action moment. Wonder why the tripod does not spook her? Sharpness and exposure are OK. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020

many thanks Priit

Comment from Neilnap773
Nicely captured action shot although its a shame that you were unable to catch the whole of the dogs body which personally I think would have presented better.However, well done for capturing such an exciting subject

 Comment Written 07-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2020

thank you;
had no time to adjust: I didn't want to miss the action;