Photographer's Note
Last year did hojper post a photo of geese heading north - the weeks after started I a hunt to get some his birds, but for some reasons did I never post any photos.
The photo of this scarecrow, reminded me off a similar sight around here. But this "poor" field had no "crows" and hence the crop was nearly destroyed last year.
I noticed the geese back again - in fact they never leaved (leaft?) the country. I posted on TrekLens this photo of some kids as well.
Finally this alternative post was taken a few seconds before - I was trying to get closer.
Note update - 24-04-2006:
I just read the very sad news - Fernando passed away 21-4-2006. I noticed this photo among his favourites and I like to dedicate it in his memorial.
My condolence to the family and his friends.
Jeppe
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Piotr
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(0) 2005-01-26 15:31
Excellent!!! big air traffic on the green field. Great hunting!
Regards, piotr
chefcop
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(275) 2005-01-26 15:33
Great shot, cracking framing your timing is perfect. Also like your composition all in all a wonderful picture.
Peter
Isabelle
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(9046) 2005-01-26 15:36
ahh, hvor smukt, Jeppe!
the ultimate green
fantastic. now waiting for the notes (in the meantime, i study danish ;))
thanks a lot for sharing
kLe
(2196) 2005-01-26 15:38
When I wrote this there was not an explanation from you, only a shor "Note later" which I expect to read because I have now many open questions. First one: do you have wings and can fly, Jeppe? How did you get this beatiful view of the rear of these birds?
I like the hexagonal formation of the bird's squad and that the wings are in different positions. It is a lesson of the technique to fly. Aha, I see, you learned so.
Beatiful green background without sky.
alainh
(33209) 2005-01-26 15:45
Hello Jeppe.
splendid shot with mouvment, colours, sharpness !
a very good one.
congrats
alain
MvS
(4163) 2005-01-26 15:53
Jeppe,
Mycket effektfullt. Hδrliga fδrger och de flygande fεglarna δr helt otroliga.
Kanonbild.
/MvS
aca925
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(67) 2005-01-26 16:00 [Comment]
Hanssie
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(11022) 2005-01-26 16:01
Excellent !
Did I say "excellent" ? ? ?
I mean: E X C E L L E N T, Jeppe, I have no other word for this one !
(Whispering: excellent....)
PLD_images
(7149) 2005-01-26 16:47
Wow Jeppe, this is a fantastic photo. Your timming was perfect. All the elements make for a dynamic shot. Great composition. Really nicely done.
Rockyboy
(20598) 2005-01-26 16:48
Very nice composition, Jeppe! It's great to see all those geese like this... Well done!
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alimo3
(6854) 2005-01-26 16:54
hi Jeppe,
Beautiful image !
this green is very nice and i like the idea to take the bird from the back.
nice and graphic composition.
Bravo.
Tom
trip
(860) 2005-01-26 17:06
Incredible image and colors. You had to act quickly to get this so well composed and focused
Steft
(6109) 2005-01-26 17:18
Hi Jeppe,
What a nice picture. When I saw it in the gallery, I thought it was a close-up, but it's not!
Nice composition in green. I like the movement of the geese in the foreground. The right top seems a bit unsharp, but that's not disturbing. The alternative is also good, but this one is more dynamic.
Great shot!
RegisMinot
(1543) 2005-01-26 17:28
This picture goes through the stack of usual pictures. We feel like a member of the flight as the birds are so close. The homogeneous green background is also adding to the originality of the picture, as if the sky had been replaced by grass.
Zepi
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(22848) 2005-01-26 17:32
Magnifique photographie !
Quelle prise de vue irrιelle ! Trθs belle saturations des couleurs !
J’adore !
Merci du partage !
Beau travail !
Amicalement – Sιbastien
Tue
(93412) 2005-01-26 17:44
What a great picture! Very well captured. Colours and contrast are good and it's really a very good view! Great job!
papagolf21
(152607) 2005-01-26 18:04
Bonsoir Jeppe,
"Il est de trθs mauvais goϋt de se contenter du mιdiocre quand l'excellent est lΰ qui nous attend !"
Quand la beautι parle d'elle-mκme, il faut simplement l'admirer.
Merci du partage.
Philippe
lukkul
(510) 2005-01-26 18:23
Creative and originality. It's really wonderful and a must for all "TE" members. I don't comment only my Smiley!!!!!, and..., the other also ...., I have no more smileys!!!
Galmeida
(12559) 2005-01-26 18:31
A sincereally "OFF RECORD". Both are fantastic! Only in cinema, and in my post I have only a sunny weekend. Congratulations for your greatttttt.! wORKKKKK!!, and originalityyyyy. Thanks for sharing this 3D photo! But I'll give another smiley!
leschamb
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(371) 2005-01-26 19:36
Wow, from the thumbnail, these birds looked huge, almost like pterodactyls. I especially like how nicely the birds are aligned in your photo.
tomaszmarcinek
(1507) 2005-01-26 19:45
It's so good! I wish I could take such a dynamic shot. You must have used very short exposure time - the geese look as if they are still, almost. The colour of the green background is very pleasing. By the way: Lumix cameras prodce beautiful images - I just had an occasion to play with FZ20 which my sister in law bought for herself.
puffy
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(263) 2005-01-26 22:06
Excellent! Jeppe, did you fly with them in the same time to get this kool shot? the sharp detail of the back of the bird can clearly seen. I love the green on the ground too. Wonderful work, Jeppe. Thanks for sharing
manny
(22032) 2005-01-26 22:43
You alawys have a way of capturing something trivial yet present it artistically. Great eyes, good timing and thanks for sharing.
maphoto
(8082) 2005-01-26 22:49
Great capture Jeppe, fantastic action shot and great point of view. The effect with the full green surface under is excellent, we can almost feel to be one of them :-) Beautiful nature, well done.
fertobar
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(172) 2005-01-26 23:02
Fantastic!
such a great picture! excelent moment...
congratulations...
Regards
Fernando
Gargouille
(160) 2005-01-26 23:21
I don't know what to add but another Bravo to this ong list of praise. This picture is surreal!
IanSewell
(579) 2005-01-26 23:35
Very well done. It reminds me of some of the scenes from the amazing french documentary movie "Les Oiseaux Migrateurs". TFS
singuanti
(15250) 2005-01-26 23:49
WOW that's awesome!! the perspective is outstanding as is the way you stopped them in mid-air. superb shot in all respects. i'm blown away by this one!
ninix
(957) 2005-01-27 1:49
Hi Jeppe,
There are so many beutifull photo's on this site that it is hard to compete, but you did.
One of the best I saw so far. I assume there is no photoshop collage here.
My compliments,
Hendrik
elihesamian
(26149) 2005-01-27 3:33
Excellent!
Unique!
what a great capturing you did,Jeppe!Congratulation,as beautiful as it gets,dynamic and lovely,...
skilfully freezed,well done,Jeppe.
Yours
M
ChrisJ
(172430) 2005-01-27 3:40
Hi Jeppe
A superbly composed image with fantastic use of repetition & a great, elevated pov. I like the contrast between the birds in flight & the other birds on the ground.
loupiot
(3909) 2005-01-27 4:48
Bonjour Jeppe,
Une trθs bonne rιalisation! L'image est bien nette, et la profondeur de champ intιressante. Les couleurs sont bien saturιes. Une vue trθs originale, bravo!
Maru
(0) 2005-01-27 7:09
Fantastic shot Jeppe!!!
It reminds me to a film called "Winged migration".. I like that each bird of the formation is in a different pose.
And the green background is superb
Do you have wings???
Congrats :)
Marisa
bantonbuju
(51815) 2005-01-27 7:18
wow, breathtaking, simple yet significant! instantly into my favorites!!!
sn00zie
(2384) 2005-01-27 9:48
excellent.. nice colors and contrasts in the picture Jeppe... nice action captured too :)
arth
(1454) 2005-01-27 10:11
A verry excellent picture Jeppe ,shooting at the good moment .A beautiful composition ,a very good contrast and very sharp .Great shot
Arthur
Fixfocus
(9385) 2005-01-27 11:22
Just great!
Reminds of the story about the little boy flying with the geese,wasn΄t it
"Nils Holgersson"?
Artistic perspective and PoV!
Well done!
avigur_11
(22553) 2005-01-27 13:17
This is an amazing capture, Jeppe, excellent sharpness and timing. I think that you did it again..
Very good shot.
marcb
(589) 2005-01-27 14:42
That's a funny shot. I like your pictures "before" and "after"! That's great because it's possible to see all geeses wings positions...
Nice shot Jeppe. Thanks! Best regards,
Marc
nwoehnl
(122) 2005-01-27 15:12
Wow - another masterpiece from you, Jeppe. Quite an action shot, and truly impressive sight with the flying geese in front, and even more walking ones in the back. Splendid colors, too. I wonder why you have been hiding this for so long, it's great.
hojper
(2832) 2005-01-27 15:52
I really like the way you caught so many different positions of their wings. And I think you should be glad they were leaving you. If they had been heading your way looking like this, it would have been like the Hitchcock film and maybe the photographer wouldn't be here to tell the story. And be glad they never left, that means you have theideal in-between climate.
MEPO
(8) 2005-01-27 16:09
Hi Jeppe
Just two words to say about this photo.
-- Very EXCELLENT !!! --
I give you 2 points for this.
Regards Mette
alvaraalto
(42804) 2005-01-27 16:48
Up to the 100 point. Well deserved for such an excellent picture.
alford
(4063) 2005-01-28 4:01
Wow! Are you flying along with them? Very nice point of view, Jeppe! Very nice colors and sharpness! Very good timing, too! I can say a lot of very good things here (background, grasses, etc)! Another fine work! rgds!
kent_s
(1911) 2005-01-28 4:23
Truly a succesful photo.
I don't know how long you waited to get the flying geese. The focus on them is perfect
I'm really impressed Jeppe
billabongx
(1585) 2005-01-28 5:40
Excellent!!! big air traffic!!! busy sky....
perfect focus and very very nice photo. Great hunting!
Guenther
(10915) 2005-01-28 6:04
Wow, Jeppe!! What should I say after all these comments ... just wonderful!!
jmdaoudal
(82) 2005-01-29 3:48
rahh, superb, great,. This is so well caught,balanced, full of live. No more to say, I stay, watch and read.
Jean Michel
Kenny10pin
(19301) 2005-01-29 10:12
very ncie pic, I like the movement you have captured here, really good work and also the dof is perfect, well done
antti
(0) 2005-02-04 13:32
I didn`t knew that you are the person who has wings to fly. Good for you. You can take in that case shots like this one. Good previledge for TE :), Jeppe.
tsumeb
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(470) 2005-02-05 16:26
Amazing photo on every level. Great composition and the perfect shutter speed.
Mafo
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(1339) 2005-02-05 18:15
Beautiful picture Jeppe!
Good shut, nice composition!
Exellent!!!
Regards!
fredon
(5052) 2005-02-06 13:06
Wow! Impressive view. Like you were flying with them when you took the picture. Sharpness and colors are great. Excellent composition.
fred
Georges
(11185) 2005-02-07 7:18
Je vois ici que tout a deja ete dit et le resultat est superbe.
Bravo Jeppe pour cette prise qui ne donne pas le temp de reflechir pour shouter.
Bravo
bazal
(7900) 2005-02-11 3:58
Very good composition you've managed to catch here ! Both crop and DOF give to this picture a real dynamism. The colors, light and contrast are perfect. Superb !
MyriamVillert
(3223) 2005-02-15 17:10
Magnifique !!! on a rιellement l'impression de faire partie de ce ballet aιrien ! Totalement planant :o)
Et les couleurs sont pleines de vitalitι !!! Un grand bravo pour cette prise de "haut vol" !
Nina
(5099) 2005-02-15 19:37
What excellent work Jeppe! Need I say more? With 122 points already you must know thi is a winner!:)Have another two!
Morita
(203) 2005-02-21 17:55
Jeppe, great photo of birds. I like the fact that there are some flying and many on the background. I wonder how were you able to take them Maiko
mitternacht
(1839) 2005-02-26 5:25
Really nice shot, lots of action, nice composition with all the geometric shapes/patterns and the still geese in the background and excellent color and contrast.
dominique
(11414) 2005-03-10 14:03
Quel point de vue original , felicitation pour cette photo vraiment impressionnante , le cadrage est parfait , beau travail .
Paolo
(41258) 2005-03-21 11:14
Your image are all great!
the Pov is wonderful, great contrast and light.
is a great composition!
thanks, ciao
Ina
(2687) 2005-03-27 16:27
Flot, sjovt og ganske anderledes... Det er bare super... Vender tilbage til dette foto gang pε gang ... God pεske... Ina...
jim007
(96) 2005-04-04 19:58
This is a magnificent photo Jeppe. Your POV is awesome. It reminds me a beautiful documentary "Wing Migration". This is definitely a favorite for me. TFS.
AndyGr1er
(281) 2005-09-21 13:41
Superb shot. How the hell did you take this? it reminds of a bombing party in war, except they are so close, its as if you could touch them
Albrecht
(11283) 2005-09-21 13:46
Hi Jeppe
Again: beautiful with much depth and action.
< take care, Albrecht >
rajhema
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(1873) 2005-10-10 16:21
It thought it is some kind of ancient grafiti when I looked at the thumbnail. Very mesmerising picture. Fantastic colors Jeppe.
chappy77
(306) 2005-10-10 16:49
Wow, very unique perspective!!! The V's of the geese's wings make a interesting pattern in the shot as well!
capthaddock
(28790) 2005-11-21 10:50
Hi Jeppe - I'm late to see this, but wow, what an extraordinary shot, it looks 3-D, amazing!
sarju
(5324) 2005-12-03 14:32
Hi Jeppe
I am a bit amazed to think about how you must have captured this POV.
but the end result is very good.
reminds of this movie called "Winged Migration"
thanks for sharing this marvelous picture
regards ... sarju
HNIK
(1104) 2006-03-02 3:50
Hi Jeppe!
Very excellent!!!Great and Great POV,the color is so nice,and the situation of the birds is so wonderful.I like it so much.
I should add it to my favorite list :)
Best Regards
evanrizo
(462) 2006-03-07 16:21 [Comment]
MLINES
(12516) 2006-03-07 16:47
Jeppe, this is excellent. The title suits. The colours and movement all come together well.
coco
(30439) 2006-04-23 15:30
Hi Jeppe.
I could be amazed by your photo because there are reason for be. But I've known this photo through the sad news about Galmeida.
Is not necessary say nothing about the photo.
Neither about the sad news about Fernando.
Didi
(61589) 2006-04-23 15:34
Bonsoir Jeppe
Etiez vous en train de voler aussi ?
Joli point de vue sur l'atterrissage des oies cendrιes.
Vous avez bιnιficiι d'un excellent moment dιcisif.
Je suis sϋr que cette image aurait plu ΰ notre ami Fernando
sergio1
(12152) 2006-04-24 13:09
Hi jeppe
excellent tribute for a companion known by all.
*** Rest in Peace ***
Sergio
Emile
(20352) 2006-04-25 1:49
A perfect picture, very well captured. This is what I call a number one shot, no negative critique.
We will miss Fernando, a good friend and a very kind human been.
bebeM
(412) 2006-04-28 21:22
BEautiful tribute! Th flight is so visible, the shapes form a geometrical pattern, wonderful composition.
Bebe
jrleborgne
(1554) 2006-09-29 16:43
Wow, breathtaking...being about to collapse !
I should better obtain a pilot license despite my bad visual acuity !
Merline
(0) 2007-09-29 8:29
Hi,
just discovered this...it goes to my favorites. It's a very original and interesting pic. Right moment, dynamic composition, gorgeous green, plenty of fine details, the geese are fantastic. Such beauty there is in nature, great work, superb.
TFS
Vague
(307) 2011-10-18 11:19
Hello Jeppe,
A very nice photo!: apart from the wonderful subject its strong point being the pov. Perfect freeze of the moment... Bravo.
Vangelis
klementyna (101) 2011-10-18 11:47 [Comment]
schumanng
(0) 2011-10-18 12:00
Hi Jeppe,
you are great! Another time a good background is a good shot.
Also the drawing on background is very well balanced. Few colours and graphic design: I like it too much.
Bye,
Giorgio
Photo Information
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Copyright: Jeppe Madsen (Jeppe)
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(18654) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Έγχρωμο
- Date Taken: 2004-05-06
- Categories: Φύση
- Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση, Workshop
- Θέμα(τα): A pair of photos with contrast, Pasandida, Dedication to Fernando Guedes Almeida (Galmeida), My own favorites, My favorite animal photos [view contributor(s)]
- Date Submitted: 2005-01-26 15:23
- Αγαπημένα: 31 [view]
Discussions
- To aca925: Well I dident mention ;-) (1)
by Jeppe, last updated 2005-01-26 04:09 - To Isabelle: Tak Isabelle (1)
by Jeppe, last updated 2005-01-26 04:39 - To trip: Thanks David (1)
by Jeppe, last updated 2005-01-26 05:10 - To ninix: Thanks Hendrik (1)
by Jeppe, last updated 2005-01-27 02:42 - To nwoehnl: Yes I wonder myself :-) (1)
by Jeppe, last updated 2005-01-27 04:16 - To Morita: Actually was it quite easy (2)
by Jeppe, last updated 2005-02-21 08:27
