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The Jay (garrulus glandarius)
Delighted to get this shot of the Jay as I have not been able to get near enough to one for quite a long time. I was even more pleased to get this particular pose as I do think it shows the birds plumage to very much the best advantage; and I also like the over the shoulder turn of the head.
Hope you like it.
As always I do appreciate all the c/c's given to the Great Tit

Brand:NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:Nikon D300S Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:Nikon 300mm f4 + 1.4 TC
Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:14 Oct 2012 - 2:43 PM
Focal Length:420mm
Lens Max Aperture:f/5.7
Aperture:f/5.6
Shutter Speed:1/250sec
Exposure Comp:+1/3
ISO:800
Exposure Mode:Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:Spot
Flash:No Flash
White Balance:Auto
Title:Jay
Username:Maiwand Maiwand
Uploaded:16 Nov 2012 - 3:28 PM
Tags:Birds, Jay, Wildlife / nature, Wildlife.
Votes:69

Comments

CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
6
108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 3:33 PM
0

First class, Ron, and as you so rightly say, the perfect pose to show off his glorious plumage. Carol

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Norfolkboy
Norfolkboy (e2 Member)
7
Norfolkboy vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 3:38 PM
0

A superb capture Ron.
Colin

teocali
teocali (e2 Member)
5
71 forum poststeocali vcard England18 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 3:46 PM
0

Terrific capture of this so-hard-to-capture shy bird, Ron. Wonderful pose showing off the beautiful plumage patterning and colours to full advantage, plus fine eye and facial detail. Posing perfectly for you in those lovely natural surroundings.
Sylvia

M_squared
M_squared (e2 Member)
1
M_squared vcard United Kingdom
16 Nov 2012 - 3:52 PM
0

Beautifully lit and composed. Yes. I like the pose.

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
3
Lillian vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 4:18 PM
0

Agree with you Ron, that is a most impressive pose captured
a lovely shot to be proud of
Lillian

franken
franken (e2 Member)
10
2343 forum postsfranken vcard Wales1 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 4:29 PM
0

I do like it Ron, its superb!

Ken

sparrowhawk
sparrowhawk (e2 Member)
4
140 forum postssparrowhawk vcard United Kingdom2 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 4:45 PM
0

another of my faves Ron ! beautiful colour and i agree about the over the shoulder glance

WhiteRose1
WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)
3
636 forum postsWhiteRose1 vcard England105 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 4:50 PM
0

The pose shows the plumage well, but also gives a good shape to the bird for a lovely balanced composition.

Dave

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
6
Maiwand vcard England67 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 4:56 PM
0

Thank you everyone.
Ron

RonnieAG
RonnieAG (e2 Member)
3
111 forum postsRonnieAG vcard Scotland102 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 5:15 PM
0

A fine shot of the bird in a very natural setting which I always like.
Ronnie.

bricurtis
bricurtis (e2 Member)
7
1810 forum postsbricurtis vcard England42 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 5:22 PM
0

A beautiful capture of this shy bird Ron - as you say the pose shows the jay at its best.
Brian.

MossyOak
MossyOak (e2 Member)
1
MossyOak vcard England15 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 5:25 PM
0

Yep have to agree Ron not an easy one to get close to and like you my favourite pose down the back and turn of head.
Off to hit the vote button now, its the one below Wink
Private joke folks
See you soon, dam new job is ruining my social
Richard

Ade_Osman
Ade_Osman (e2 Member)
10
3928 forum postsAde_Osman vcard England31 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 5:38 PM
0

As you and others have said Ron, these are a tricky species too and the over the shoulder pose makes it all the better, good work matey....

Ade

barbarahirst
barbarahirst (e2 Member)
4
barbarahirst vcard United Kingdom9 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 6:05 PM
0

outstanding capture

Philip_H
16 Nov 2012 - 6:06 PM
0

Beautifully captured and presented.

P.

johnjo58
johnjo58 (e2 Member)
2
johnjo58 vcard United Kingdom5 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 6:21 PM
0

Top marks for this one Ron, great photo and tricky light, love it
David

Chinga
Chinga (e2 Member)
2
Chinga vcard United Kingdom
16 Nov 2012 - 7:47 PM
0

Very pretty! Good image. IB

rayme330
rayme330 (e2 Member)
1
rayme330 vcard United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 8:22 PM
0

Great clarity in this excellent capture, Ron.

Ray

helenlinda
helenlinda (e2 Member)
5
320 forum postshelenlinda vcard United Kingdom19 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 8:24 PM
0

A great pose - with so many of those wonderful blue feathers captured Smile
Helen

Last Modified By helenlinda at 16 Nov 2012 - 8:25 PM
annettep38
annettep38 (e2 Member)
1
135 forum postsannettep38 vcard France17 Constructive Critique Points
16 Nov 2012 - 10:10 PM
0

well you got every reason to be chuffed with this one! Excellent detail and colours.. well done on the awards!

Tibetan
17 Nov 2012 - 9:23 AM
0

Nice pose good colours in the shade, nice detail, like it regards Leon.GrinGrinGrinGrinGrin

johnjones
17 Nov 2012 - 11:43 AM
0

Excellent shot brill detail and colour.
jj

Growmore
Growmore (e2 Member)
4
Growmore vcard England3 Constructive Critique Points
17 Nov 2012 - 12:38 PM
0

Well good Ron a beautiful capture and pose, i'm so lucky i have two Jays at a time in the garden and so close just 18 feet away i sit and watch them for hours.

Gary

Joline
Joline (e2 Member)
6
Joline vcard United States46 Constructive Critique Points
17 Nov 2012 - 1:27 PM
0

How gorgeous! Is this the type of Jay you have there? We only have the blue jay and occasionally a Canadian Jay.

tomcat
tomcat (e2 Member)
7
5492 forum poststomcat vcard United Kingdom8 Constructive Critique Points
17 Nov 2012 - 9:17 PM
0

A classic over the shoulder shot Ron

Trust all is well mate


Adrian

Mike_Smith
Mike_Smith (e2 Member)
5
64 forum postsMike_Smith vcard United Kingdom
17 Nov 2012 - 11:26 PM
0

I agree i like the pose, its a bird i have seen a few times but not been able to get a decent shot off. But ill keep trying nice image though

Alan_Coles
Alan_Coles (e2 Member)
7
175 forum postsAlan_Coles vcard Wales11 Constructive Critique Points
18 Nov 2012 - 9:03 AM
0

thats a cracker Ron...pose perfect too !

Maiwand
Maiwand (e2 Member)
6
Maiwand vcard England67 Constructive Critique Points
18 Nov 2012 - 10:45 AM
0

Thanks for all the kind words.
Ron

Hop-A-Long
18 Nov 2012 - 11:42 AM
0

Superb shot.

Andy

Glostopcat
Glostopcat (e2 Member)
7
195 forum postsGlostopcat vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
18 Nov 2012 - 12:24 PM
0

A real belter Ron, you've really excelled yourself here. The detail and colours in the plumage are first class and your avian model is striking quite a pose for the camera

ValSaxby
ValSaxby (e2 Member)
7
120 forum postsValSaxby vcard United Kingdom
18 Nov 2012 - 8:15 PM
0

stunning capture of this beauty

milky
milky (e2 Member)
9
milky vcard Wales
18 Nov 2012 - 8:33 PM
0

Great capture first class work------Milky

Glyn1
3
England1 Constructive Critique Points
19 Nov 2012 - 9:17 PM
0

Cracking shot Ron

Glyn

accipiter
accipiter (e2 Member)
3
accipiter vcard England49 Constructive Critique Points
20 Nov 2012 - 11:13 AM
0

A superb capture Ron. This is one of the british species I have had no luck at all in capturing. This is a clear and crisp image with good color and a great Jizz. Love the way it shows the colors in the wing too. A

bunbeam
20 Nov 2012 - 7:52 PM
0

wow, awesome capture
bunSmile

NeilWigan
NeilWigan (e2 Member)
2
NeilWigan vcard England15 Constructive Critique Points
20 Nov 2012 - 9:48 PM
0

Great pose and a fine capture of this very wary bird.

looloobey
looloobey (e2 Member)
2
1910 forum postslooloobey vcard England
21 Nov 2012 - 2:43 PM
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Super shot Ron - a Jay is one I would like to get - got a couple of half hearted attempts but nothing anywhere near this!! Hope you are doing OK? Lou

A Booth
A Booth (e2 Member)
10
A Booth vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
22 Nov 2012 - 11:04 AM
0

lovely pose well recorded. plumage detail and eye contact excellent. superb work.

FeatherFriend
FeatherFriend (e2 Member)
5
FeatherFriend vcard England214 Constructive Critique Points
28 Nov 2012 - 12:27 PM
0


Quote: A beautiful capture of this shy bird Ron - as you say the pose shows the jay at its best.
Brian.

My thoughts too Ron, haven't seen one in ages,
Geoff,

brownsilent
brownsilent (e2 Member)
6
brownsilent vcard Germany1 Constructive Critique Points
30 Nov 2012 - 10:24 PM
0

I have a pair in the garden, they are quite tame - or cheeky - can feed them from the hand. Beautiful birds.
Johanna

pluckyfilly
pluckyfilly (e2 Member)
6
213 forum postspluckyfilly vcard United Kingdom32 Constructive Critique Points
11 Dec 2012 - 9:16 PM
0

Sorry nearly missed itWink

LexEquine
31 Jan 2013 - 8:50 PM
0

'Superlative & beautiful Shot!' ~ LEx Wink

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