l = lessons for the photographer

1. Never take anything for granted.

2. Because the geese have always been friendly, it doesn't mean they always will be friendly.

3. When faced with hissing geese:

a) Try not to slip on the muddy bank.

b) Try to retreat with a degree of decorum.

c) Try not to drop your camera.

d) Try to still capture the shot.

[Sherrill]

LOL Hazel...well worth it all for the shot though :)

[Tony Guest (snoopybooboo)]

Fantastic photo. Fav.

[Julie]

This is a great shot. I love the contrast between the Orange beaks and the blue of the water. I hope you managed to get away from the geese safely.

[Hazel]

@teachntravel

Julie, thanks I got away OK - my main concern was not slipping in the mud - didn't want them laughing at me as well!

[Denise Wood]

This is a delightful shot! And I love all your lessons! I'm assuming you survived :) Fav

[Jules Sparrow]

Well captured..sounds like it wasn't easy?

[Claire]

They have a mean look in their eye this day, hope the fall/tumble didn't hurt

[Julienne Jones]

After all that I reckon you need a medal!

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful shot and great story!! They use geese like guard dogs on some farms - they can be very aggressive. So pleased you didn't get hurt - apart from your pride that is!! LOL!!

[Babs]

ha ha. Know what that feels like, we came across two geese on guard duty outside a library when we were travelling and they wouldn't let us in. Had to come back later when they had moved on. They can be really vicious beggars.

[Hazel]

@julienne1

Yes, for being 365 stir-crazy!!!!!

[Hazel]

@pamknowler @onewing

Yes, I've seen geese in a garden we visited stopping two dogs walking past the lake and the owner had to pick up the dogs to get past - luckily not huge dogs! (It goes without saying that I never take Jinks on a visit to the geese.)

[Babs]

@quietpurplehaze ha ha, wise move.

[Kane Arlow]

Haha, great shot. I hope you managed to do all of the above. I would look out for the one at the top of the shot. It has the crazy eyes :)

[James_Nicholas]

Lovely shot.

[Bep]

Well captured. All is well that ends well, Hazel.

[Lin]

LOL - love the commentary. And nicely captured!

[linda]

LOL ha ha ! sorry I laughed I hope your dignity is still intact, love the shot

[Denise fuller]

it sounds as if you had a lovely time !!!! great capture for such tenacity

[Richard Hickey]

Incredible picture. Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.

[Susie]

Ha ha! yes, geese can be tricky but you survived and a great shot as a result. put a couple of bonnets on them and they remind me of the disney film the aristocats!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Such a cute capture. Love it and loved your lessons, too.

[Nicole]

It is a fabulous capture of their expression! glad to see you made it out alive ;)

[Margaret Brown]

And I think you managed all that and get a good photo, you are a braver soul than me Hazel!! Lovely capture

[Hazel]

@craftymeg

I suppose it was the fact that they've been so friendly in the past which made me think they wouldn't really attack me!!!!!

[Anita Russell]

Very Beatrix Potter

[Hazel]

@neatz

Maybe that's why I wasn't really afraid!!

[Penelope Ann]

De Hazel I followed every step with great merriment. Feeling in need of a chuckle today and this fitted the bill perfectly.

[Hazel]

@pennystot

I'm so glad that I made you chuckle. I was a tad more apprehensive than chuckling at the time!!!!

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

Great lesson, did you do all of them before retreating, lovely capture to GANDER at.

[Hazel]

@ladymagpie

You are right - I did do them all!!!! Slipping in the mud was my worst fear.

[Richard Creese]

I like all of you lessons but D is the most important :-)

[Paula W]

Oh dear they definitely don't look too happy. Lovely clear shot, the colours are so bright and fresh. Glad to hear you didn't actually slip!

[Rosie Kind]

I know what you mean Hazel - fantastic capture and a Fav

[Hazel]

@richardcreese

Yes, the shot is all!!!

[Pyrrhula]

Great lessons. Hope to remember them in time I need those.
Beautiful capture of those nice geese

[Sam]

You have done well!!!

[Decima F]

Ha ha ha ! Super shot.

[wendy frost]

Well done with your great shot and thank you for the lessons, I will try to remember them and you will go through my mind when I do.LOL

[Matt Clendon]

LOL at your caption. I like the geese, yet what really took my eye were the fabulous ripples and reflections in the water above them.

[Henrietta]

the orange feet and beak are wonderful and love how the ripples focus you right to the geese's heads!

[Kim]

Oh my goodness Hazel, anything for the shot, huh? Great capture!

[Kathy]

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhahahahahahahaha!! I hope none of those things happened to you??? It usually will to me!!! And by all means, STILL take the photo!!! Just too funny Hazel!!! Love the photo and the lessons!!! Huge FAV!!

[Hazel]

@sabresun

Matt, thanks - lots of useful trees and bushes around this pond.

[Sandy]

I like the expressions on their faces. Well captured.

[Anja]

Haha, fun shot, fun story!

[Darlene]

This is such a great capture, Hazel. I love what you wrote. I have been bit by the one and only we have at our park like these two. They usually want food so if there is a next time bring food and run, well leave them. I am glad you are ok. FAV

[Hazel]

@darsphotos

Thanks for comments, Darlene and I'm sorry you were bitten. I'll take heed!