The Watchful Eye

Some of you already know that I have a "thing" for eyes, and that's what I like best about this photo. The reflection includes the sky and a giant Spruce tree; all in that tiny, black, shiney orb.
(Note: I made a small crop off the bottom, added white matte and frame.)

[Nicole Campbell]

Great close up shot Les. Did you use your macro or did he let you get super close? That is a wonderful reflection in the eye also.

[Denise]

Great clarity in this show. Very cool reflection you captured in the eye. Well done Les.

[Moira Brown]

Clever shot but a bit scary! Cool reflection in the eye!

[Leslie Manna]

@nicolecampbell Thank you very much Nic. Both: Super close, super zoom. I've been visiting them for a couple of weeks at the end of the day when they fly in from somewhere else. I walk around, stop, crouch, talk to them, introduced them to my camera, (to get them used to that big "eye"/ lens staring at them) and move closer a bit at a time. Now they are really used to me to me. :-) Hope you had a grand weekend, Les x

[Leslie Manna]

@denisedaly Thanks so much Denise; I shot this from ground level UP to him because the background was so appealing. Take care, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@moirab Hi Moira, and thanks. He does look a bit intimidating. :-) Hope you had a swell weekened, Les x

[Crickle]

Well, hello there! Great shot!

[Mike Warren]

Amazing goose portrait. Nice bokeh.

[Theresa]

Great 'in your face' shot!

[Leslie Manna]

@crickle1969 Hello yourself, and thanks so much. All my best, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@mwarren365 Many thanks Mike.....Shot this from ground level to get the evergreens and sky in the background. All my best, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@oleary Thanks Theresa......any closer and I WOULD be in his face! But from the way he hissed, I stopped where I was. :-) Take good care, Les

[Hudd]

Beautiful, looks like a painting!

[Megan Richardson]

what a great looking face

[Leslie Manna]

@hudd Many thanks Hudd.......Don't you just love it when everything you could want is there for a great photo? :-) I've been visiting these guys for a couple of weeks to "sensitize" them to me and my movements, and my camera. Most are now quite comfortable in my presence. This was the first day I took any shots; more to come.........All my best best, Les

[Leslie Manna]

@lbmcshutter Thank you Megan - This handsome fellow is sort of special. He has a "lady", and he is ever-present beside her. (I've been wakling to the pond for a couple of weeks and getting the Geese and Ducks used to me being there so I can get in close for photos.) He is sooo attentive and protective. He never eats when she does, but takes this "sentinal" pose, and is quick to mildy warn away any other Geese coming too close. This was the first day I took any photos. He let me gently talk my way very close to them (on land.) Gee, maybe I'm a "Goose Whisperer" LOL Take care, Les x

[Kylie Martin]

lovely shot, i love it when they come up close , they let me hand feed them in the park

[Leslie Manna]

@kmrtn6 Lots of thanks Kylie..........This flock is a wild one that I've been visiting at a pond for a couple of weeks; they're used to me now so I can get in real close. I think they may even be a little curious about me. :-)) I love to listen to all the funny sounds they make. Have a sewll day, Les

[☮Lee Gordon☮]

great shot

[Michaela (Cala) boniface]

i love it, i keep coming on here and trying to load my pics but for some reason it wont let me load anything! so im not meaning to be rude on purpose haha, hope you are well xx

[Robin]

Hi Les, thanks for the follow; I'm pleased to return it after looking through your lovely calendar. This one especially is a beauty. Love the reflections in that eye and the great dof as well.