I did something I’ve been meaning to do for ages—I took time off work and wandered into the nearest field with my camera. No plan, just a quiet escape.
And there they were—geese! Awkward, graceful, and surprisingly calm as I snapped my very first photos of them. Some were too far away, but one or two made my heart skip.
More than anything, it felt good to have muddy boots, cold fingers, and a smile on my face. Sometimes, that’s all you need.
These are: the greater white-fronted goose (Anser albifrons) and bean goose (Anser fabalis (Lath.))
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A fine sense of freedom
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Thank you, Derrick! It truly did feel like a breath of fresh air and freedom. 🕊️
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A beautiful experience – all the better for being unexpected.
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Thank you! I agree — the best moments are often the ones you don’t plan. 🌿
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How wonderful! Quite a gathering!
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Thank you! It really was quite a gathering — a lovely surprise to stumble upon! 🦢
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That makes for a great day.
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Thank you! It definitely made my day — sometimes simple adventures are the best. ✨
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They’re beautiful!
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Thank you, Mimi! They were so beautiful — and so much calmer than I expected! 🪶
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That is quite a field of those amazing geese. Great photos.
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Thank you so much, Mags! I’m so happy I had my camera with me to capture a little bit of that magic. 📷
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I’m glad you did too.
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Oh my goodness, what a glorious experience.
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Thank you! It really felt glorious — cold fingers, muddy boots, and a happy heart. 💛
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Awesome.
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Thanks, Michael! It was such a peaceful and awesome little escape. 🌾
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It is always a beautiful experience to witness masses of birds in nature.
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What an incredible amount of geese! I do love wandering through nature with my camera. Good job, my friend.
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Thank you so much, Mary! Nature always has a way of surprising us, doesn’t it? Do you have a favorite spot you like to visit with your camera?
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Anywhere there is water draws more wildlife, so I do like to go the river or lakes near by.
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