The Artful Dodger, Blue Jay

Posted by fredcor on Mon Dec 01, 2003 1:04 pm

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I photgraphed this juvenile Blue Jay last September. Amongst the flock he was the most entertaining. He had not grown his full head of feathers yet and looked quite funny.

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by Dick Ginkowski on Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:13 pm

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Blue jays are nervous critters and so it's cool that you were able to capture this one.

I once stayed at a hotel in your town (Dodge Suites) that had a number of exotic birds and fowl in the courtyard there. If you haven't been there, you might want to check it out.

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by Harvey Edelman on Mon Dec 01, 2003 2:24 pm

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Cute image caught at the right moment.

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by Sandy Mossberg on Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:07 pm

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Nice one, Lat. He wants the seeds but is afraid to come closer. Great expression.

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by matt kuchta on Mon Dec 01, 2003 3:08 pm

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Since the wood rail is so prominent, I like that you included the food too. The pose is dynamic and shows off an awkward juvie very well.
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by Ken Newcombe on Mon Dec 01, 2003 5:56 pm

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I like the staggered legs, the rail looks quite familar.

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by fredcor on Mon Dec 01, 2003 7:20 pm

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Ken Newcombe "the rail looks quite familar"

And so it should, Ken. It is at the boardwalk north of the RBG.

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by LHays on Mon Dec 01, 2003 7:48 pm

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I absolutely adore this one. The look, angle and pose make this one a winner. He reminds me of my twins when they were little....trying to sneak by me to get a fresh baked cookie.

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by Bill Whala on Mon Dec 01, 2003 10:00 pm

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Nice shot, Lat. This one makes me smile. I love the tentative stance.

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by Carol Clarke on Tue Dec 02, 2003 4:16 am

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Great timing Lat! you caught him just at the right moment - to stay or not to stay!!

Nice one!

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