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Many thanks for the comments and constructive critique on the whitethroat - I have been investigating the comments of sharpness and conclude that either the camera or lenses are out of focus since a review of the raw files show fringing type effect - so off for repair (ouch - an expensive but necessary solution)
This one has been sharpened extensively in PS and I hope this is a little better until I get my gear back.

Title:Jay (Garrulus glandarius)
Username:Ray42 Ray42
Uploaded:8 Jun 2010 - 7:34 AM
Camera:Canon EOS 50D
Lens:Sigma 75-500mm
Recording media:RAW (digital)
Tags:Bird, Garrulus glandarius, Jay, Wildlife / nature
Votes:100
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Adderwatcher
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8 Jun 2010 - 7:39 AM
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Looks good, great capture Ray. Haven't seen a jay for a long while.
Scott

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CarolG
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8 Jun 2010 - 7:40 AM
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A belter, Ray, and what a wonderful pose. Very well captured with excellent colour and detail. Carol

Carrie_1
8 Jun 2010 - 7:40 AM
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Super shot.
Caroline

Excellent capture Ray

Chris

MickyMc
8 Jun 2010 - 8:09 AM
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An attractive bird. I have never seen one in the feather.
Mavis

Shroomer
8 Jun 2010 - 8:30 AM
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Wonderful capture of such a shy bird Ray
Richard

franken
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8 Jun 2010 - 9:02 AM
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Super capture.

Ken

teocali
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8 Jun 2010 - 10:23 AM
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Super capture Ray - lovely plumage tones and great eye detail. Excellent addition to your PF.
Sylvia

Brian65
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8 Jun 2010 - 10:36 AM
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Its a cracking shot Ray, no sign of blur its sharp as a pin.
Brian

Techno
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8 Jun 2010 - 11:29 AM
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Well this shot looks sharp on my monitor Ray, lovely image of a very skittish bird, does sound expensive but not certain where you think the problem lies ?
Maybe a simple process of elimination before committing both lens and camera to a service dept.
Regards Mal

pluckyfilly
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8 Jun 2010 - 11:59 AM
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OUCH on the lens hopefully not the camera, this Jay is superb tho

johnjones
8 Jun 2010 - 12:26 PM
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great shot love the colours and detail spot on
jj

Maiwand
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8 Jun 2010 - 2:13 PM
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Excellent capture Ray. I cant see much wrong with the sharpness on this and even though you say you have sharpened it ' extensively ' I cant see really obtrusive noise. What makes you think you need to suspect camera/lens focus?? Many factors may be influencing your results. It would be well worth checking those out first. Repairs can be incredibly expensive
Good luck
Ron

Bob_V
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8 Jun 2010 - 2:35 PM
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What an excellent capture Ray.
Bob

Great shot Ray, well done! Looks fine to me.

RonnieAG
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8 Jun 2010 - 5:08 PM
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This looks like an excellent shot to me, Ray. Very nice work.
Ronnie.

Lillian
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8 Jun 2010 - 5:41 PM
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To my eye, (untrained) this is a beautifully captured Jay and like the shot more due to his very expressive eys
Lillian

Gezina
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8 Jun 2010 - 6:40 PM
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A lovely sharp shot with great colour, well spotted and good luck on sorting the gear problems - Ina

colin63
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8 Jun 2010 - 7:09 PM
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Another great capture Ray

Colin

rogerfry
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8 Jun 2010 - 7:22 PM
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Looks good on my screen Ray......a lovely shot.

Hope the camera/lens get a clean bill of health -(or a not too expensive solution).

Roger

lianna
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8 Jun 2010 - 8:11 PM
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a superb capture.... such beautiful birds aren't they!!! excellent x x

jgmford
8 Jun 2010 - 8:18 PM
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Great close up detail capture, love the colours.
Jeff

Gray_ina
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8 Jun 2010 - 8:33 PM
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Hi Jay sorry I mean Ray lol this is a great shot talk to you soon gray.

saeidNL
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8 Jun 2010 - 8:49 PM
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Excellent capture,very well taken and presented.
saeid

milky
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9 Jun 2010 - 3:11 AM
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Excellent image great colour & detail well done------Milky

accipiter
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9 Jun 2010 - 5:31 AM
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Excellent capture. A

gilbo
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9 Jun 2010 - 7:42 AM
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Wonderful to see.Fabulous detail ! Gill

brownsilent
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9 Jun 2010 - 8:20 AM
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Jaysus he's beautiful!
Johanna

cassiecat
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9 Jun 2010 - 11:31 AM
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that looks a fine shot Ray, i think most folk sharpen their images alot to get the effect you see on EPZ.lesley

metro074
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9 Jun 2010 - 12:10 PM
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This is an excellent capture and one for the wall. The detail is spot on and the colous are superb. Well done
Carol

PattiW
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9 Jun 2010 - 12:47 PM
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Super capture, sharp as a pin! Patti

helenlinda
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9 Jun 2010 - 2:03 PM
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A fantastic capture Ray
Helen

PaulLiley
9 Jun 2010 - 2:24 PM
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Good old PS. It's sharp for sure. Hope you sort out your equip without too much outlay. Paul

Cormy
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9 Jun 2010 - 6:47 PM
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Tremendous image.Great detail and colours.
Cheers
Alan

Growmore
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9 Jun 2010 - 8:54 PM
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Superb capture of the very shy Jay Ray. I'm only learning myself but i have noticed that different lights have quite a big effect on your images especially in detail on the subject and can give me trouble when sharpening anything it might even be the range your shooting at, i moan about my Canon 400 sometimes when the capture looks poor in detail then a another shot in different light and i've got wonderful sharp detail.
Hope this helps Gary

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colmar
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9 Jun 2010 - 10:35 PM
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Wonderful pose captured and good to see this elusive bird, hope the repair is not too expensive !

Colin

astyag
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10 Jun 2010 - 6:10 AM
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What a cute little fella, I think it is quite sharp for me. Well done with PS work
Astyag

KevinWalsham
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10 Jun 2010 - 7:17 AM
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great capture

goso
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10 Jun 2010 - 8:22 AM
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That's a ripper Ray - great detail...Bill

dmhuynh72
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10 Jun 2010 - 11:35 AM
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Fine capture Ray
regards
Yung

superb capture, excellent details and very well spotted, well done!
Paulo

Jekaro
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10 Jun 2010 - 3:01 PM
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A fantastic capture, Ray, superb details and presentation.
Roy

barbarahirst
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10 Jun 2010 - 6:11 PM
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10 out of 10 for this true beauty

Superb capture, very nice detailed image

brownbear
10 Jun 2010 - 11:12 PM
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Lovely shot, lens to repair shop, or critics to specsavers (other opticians are also available) which will be the most effective?
Geoff

nickyv32
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11 Jun 2010 - 7:37 AM
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Great shot Ray, I have tried for years to get a Jay but without luck, did you get to the reserve ? Sorry to hear about the camera

Nicky x

peterellison
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11 Jun 2010 - 7:10 PM
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A wonderful bird and a great capture!
Peter.

Jolind
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11 Jun 2010 - 7:52 PM
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Beautiful shot, well captured.
Joyce

LexEquine
11 Jun 2010 - 10:49 PM
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Pin-sharp capture of this sharp-looking, Jay with superb color, clarity, & comp. Outstanding work, Ray. Regards...Peter

Suehh
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12 Jun 2010 - 10:09 AM
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A beautiful bird beautifully captured - I haven't seen one of these since a few years back when I was in Croatia - there they were everywhere.

Sue

FeatherFriend
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12 Jun 2010 - 4:39 PM
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A cracking shot Ray, lovely detail,
Geoff.

gilbo
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12 Jun 2010 - 4:57 PM
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a lovely detailed capture. gill

madbilly
12 Jun 2010 - 6:34 PM
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I've never seen a JAY before ! They are quite pretty birds with that blue flash on the wing. Well shot Ray

Bill

Glostopcat
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12 Jun 2010 - 7:03 PM
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A fine shot of this handsome and often elusive bird

raygregson
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13 Jun 2010 - 11:35 AM
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great capture ray,tack sharp,well done.ray

LukeParkinson
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14 Jun 2010 - 7:34 PM
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Very good capture Ray. Really good. Glad too make this 90!

SandraKay
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17 Jun 2010 - 5:09 PM
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This is a brilliant shot, Ray. Just hope that your camera repair isn't to expensive.
Sandra

lonely_oryx
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28 Jun 2010 - 12:45 PM
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Can't quite make it 100 but it is a superb shot.

Dave87
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7 Jul 2010 - 9:18 PM
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Pleased to be 100th to enjoy viewing this shot Ray. Lovely sharp image here and sad to read about the camera troubles. My camera is at your disposal if you want to call by and collect it over the weekend for a couple of weeks. I’ll use Jen’s camera if I get the need with her working at the weekends at the moment.

Dave.

Last Modified By Dave87 at 7 Jul 2010 - 9:24 PM
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