Motif - Personal Favs - Back Yard Blue Jay

Posted by George DeCamp on Tue Nov 25, 2003 5:38 pm

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Amazing sometimes things you live are found right under your nose. In this case in the backyard one dreary morning in the early spring this year. I know the branches are distracting in some spots but the Blue Jay just has that "pop" that makes it stand out. Not sure if it was the subdued light or the misty atmosphere...all I know is I like it.

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by AlexC on Tue Nov 25, 2003 5:41 pm

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In spite of your concerns this is as close to perfect as any one can get!!

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by Laura Stiefel on Tue Nov 25, 2003 5:59 pm

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This is fantastic!

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by Sandy Mossberg on Tue Nov 25, 2003 6:11 pm

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A near perfect BJ, George. The head turn and detail are excellent.

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by Jim Urbach on Tue Nov 25, 2003 6:39 pm

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George,

He really pops with this BG.

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by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Tue Nov 25, 2003 6:47 pm

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The jay stands out amazingly well from the BG
Very attractive image

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by Wayne Ellis on Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:19 pm

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Great image George.

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by Bill Whala on Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:26 pm

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The blue bird pops right off of the monochromatic brown background.
Excellent shot, George!!

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by Scott Allen on Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:31 pm

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Great capture.

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Great light and shooting to you all!

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by fredcor on Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:52 pm

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A very, very nice shot George.

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Nov 25, 2003 7:58 pm

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Absolutely gorgeous!

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by Cliff Beittel on Tue Nov 25, 2003 8:57 pm

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Good shot. The contrast between the subtle flash on the bird and the moody background is very nice. Yes, I'd prefer that a couple of the branches weren't there, but what says early Spring better than budding branches?

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by Jill on Tue Nov 25, 2003 9:47 pm

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George, For sure this earns a personal favorite!! The BG has an oriental flair and in no way interferes with the superb Blue Jay!!! Love it!!!

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by ajhand on Tue Nov 25, 2003 10:03 pm

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This is a perfect example of why you don't have to put your camera away on a gray day. Golden light has its place, but so does cool gray light. And the background is appropriately busy.

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by Andrew Mc on Wed Nov 26, 2003 12:36 am

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Beautiful. The freshness of the branches adds nicely to this image - I can see why it's a favourite.

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by Juli Wilcox on Wed Nov 26, 2003 1:11 am

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Totally lovely---sharp, detailed, elegant in this environment. Nice going.

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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Nov 26, 2003 6:35 am

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George,

This is an excellent shot. The colors and the pose look great. The background doesn't detract at all from the image.

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by BrianS on Wed Nov 26, 2003 7:20 am

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Love it Love it Love it!!!

I find Blue Jays to be one of the best backyard photography subjects there is and you've caught this one ideally.
Unlike most birds, I prefer overcast and less foliage for BlueJays. The Overcast I find provides a uniform lighting to bring out the blue without burning the whites. Just a hint of fill is enough for a catchlight and maybe pull a stop to darken a busy background (an E.J. tip).

Did I mention I Love It!

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by Neil Solomon on Wed Nov 26, 2003 11:27 am