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20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Mother's Love

This was a wonderful experience. I wanted to see if I could capture some pictures of goslings. I headed out to a local lake. When I got there the goslings were out in the water and some on the grass grazing. As I took pictures it started to drizzle. I thought I better head out as I was not prepared for rain. Suddenly I was caught by surprise as the mother goose sat down on the sidewalk and each gosling found a spot under her for protection. I stayed and sat in awe and took photos. This was so amazing to watch. I Love the natural instincts animals have. The behavior we see is here is a Mother's love.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Copyright: © Connie Rathbun