After the hottest summer on record here in the Salt Lake Valley, I am looking forward to photographing Canada Geese on snowy days close to home.
Two Canada Geese on a snowy day – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/640, ISO 1000, +2.0 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I came across this Canada Goose image a few days ago while looking for photos of Common Goldeneyes in my archives. I decided I wanted to share this image today because soon enough I will have plenty of gray, cloudy days. Winter can be like that here on the west side of the Wasatch Mountains.
A few mornings ago while taking trash out for the weekly pickup I could see the Earth Shadow, Belt of Venus, the moon low on the horizon, and the snow covered peaks of the Oquirrh Mountains. The sight I saw was beautiful and I stopped what I was doing just to admire it. Then a flock of Canada Geese flew into the sky which made what I was seeing simply spectacular.
Canada Geese are common birds here. However, I have lived in locations where I haven’t been able to see these “common” and sometimes annoying birds and have missed them terribly, which is why I can’t and won’t ignore or take them for granted. I’ve taken thousands of images of Canada Geese over the years and I’ve never once grown tired of seeing, hearing, or photographing them.
During the cloudy, snowy, gray days of winter I am lucky that I can see and photograph Canada Geese within minutes from my front door. Just knowing that the geese are there makes me one happy woman.
Life is good.
Mia
This image of the Canada Geese was taken in January of 2020.
Click here to see more of my Canada Geese photos plus facts and information about this species.
What a beautiful shot! And a gentle reminder that winter is coming. Thanks Mia.
Always enjoy Canada Geese shots. Really like the composition — the geese picked the perfect stagger for my eye. 🙂
What a gorgeous capture! Amazing!
I had trouble getting into your site this morning and am so very pleased that the internet has relented (finally). Hooray for an appreciation of beauty – and your willingness to share it. Thank you.