Yikes !

cropped, straightened and lightened up this shot to get the feel of

being right in the action. original shot attached for comparison

for comparison and critique

Nice shot either way.  It captures the goose spirit.

this is actually a great image of the Canadian Geese , you did a great job

I agree, your edit is excellent.  It brings the viewer right into the action and gives a better sense of the coldness.  My photos on here are from many years ago when I was using film and very much a beginner.  I have a huge portfolio on a competitor site. I've just come back today to check out Photo.net and happened upon one of your bird photos, nice to see another Lethbridge photographer - you have some great images here.  I love the waxwing photos - are they Bohemian or Cedar Waxwings.  I've seen Bohemian Waxwings at Henderson Lake in winter and Cedar at Payne Lake in summer.