I was at the zoo when a family of geese came walking by, minding their own business. Mom was leading the little family and Dad was staying between me and his family. He watched me for a while and I worked my camera as quickly as I could.
It was interesting because Mom did not necessarily do things the easy way. I wondered how she was going to get her family across a wire cable that was strung across her path. As I watched, she bent over and went under the cable, although she probably could have walked over it as easily. Each of her goslings did just like she did: walked under the cable.
Dad was doing his best to stay between me and his family: protecting them for all he was worth. He and I did ok until I really wanted to get close (like 3 feet!) - and then he hissed and stretched his neck out. I understood his warning and decided not to see if he would attack me...can you imagine - photographer attacked by goose!
How many times do we ignore the obvious warnings we are given? It is hard to listen, especially if the warning is about something that you want really badly...like I wanted the picture of the goslings. The consequences of not listening can often be earth-shattering. I still got a really cute picture and I stayed within the bounds that the Dad has set.
Joy doesn't always come in the form of going beyond the limits that others set, but sometimes in the enjoyment of living within the rules that everyone can enjoy (that's what zoom lenses are for!!)
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