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Blue Jay on Blue

© Heather Pickard

Blue Jay on Blue

Uploaded: January 05, 2010 07:42:00

Description

420mm, f/9, 1/1000sec, ISO-250

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 420.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80

Comments

M.Christine Duncan January 05, 2010

He's beautiful Heather!!! Fantastic clarity, each ruffle of his feathers is there. And jays are full of such personality. #1223396

Randy A. Myers January 05, 2010

Nicely done. Great color and detail. #8271928

Alan Garner January 05, 2010

Catch light in the eye, very sharp, nice composition - well done!

Al #8272124

Kenneth Waxman January 05, 2010

Great photo Heather. #8272269

Heather Pickard January 06, 2010

Thanks so much for the encouraging comments everyone!
Blue Jays can be a tough subject. Often don't sit still. Shelled peanuts can work to get their attention...expecially in winter. #8274227

Arthur Bohlmann January 07, 2010

Excellent capture Heather, congrats on your EP #8278961

Heather Pickard January 07, 2010

Thanks Arthur.
Its not been easy getiing a good Blue Jay photo. These birds are smart, wary and quick. This one sat still long enough for me to get the shot. #8279300

Richard B. Hallick February 19, 2010

Congratulations on the Finalist! Great bird portrait. #8394489

Heather Pickard February 19, 2010

Thanks Richard.
The birds were cooperating that day. #8396061

Arthur Bohlmann February 19, 2010

A very big "Congraluations" on becomming a Finalist. #8396200

Clyde Smith level-deluxe February 19, 2010

Congratulations on a well deserved Finalist Heather. Good luck in the next round. #8398957

Heather Pickard February 20, 2010

Thanks so much Arthur and Clyde.
I'll be away on holiday for the next 2 weeks so I won't likely find out the winners till I get back. #8400056

Cathy Barrows February 21, 2010

Congrats on your finalist...fantastic #8405712

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