The OneThat Got Away

Gallery: AvianPosted February 26, 2010161 views10 comments

Photo of a Male Jay having dropped his peanut,the look of horror in his face makes the image for me.These birds are really hard to get close to because of their shyness and jumpy nature,and this picture was only possible due to my good friend Ken,who lives in Wales/UK who has baited this site for over two years,allowing close up images of these beautiful birds.All I had to do was turn up and wait,this image is a result of luck+fast camera

It does have that comical feel to it,something I love to capture in nature as we all take things to serious I feel and often miss the funny 'bits'
All Comments And Advice Welcome

Nikon D3S
Nikon F4VR600
F5.6,1/1250
iso 1000
Matrix,-0.3ev
PP-LR2.6,CS3 Full Frame

Thanks For Looking

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Clayton Musgrove on February 26, 2010 at 11:58 AM

Terrific shot of a very cool bird Craig. It may just be my taste, but I don't feel the peanut adds anything to the image. But, other than that it's well captured.
Clayton

Registered on February 6, 2010, 55 Posts, 235 Comments

Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on February 26, 2010 at 1:00 PM

Awesome shot Craig. I like the idea of the penut, it tell me a "story"". Congratulations.
Mauro

Registered on January 21, 2010, 650 Posts, 2500 Comments

Comment posted by Kevin Thompson on February 26, 2010 at 2:17 PM

I like it Craig!!!

Registered on March 15, 2005, 114 Posts, 2639 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 26, 2010 at 3:54 PM

Great shot!

D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Cheryl Molennor on February 26, 2010 at 10:27 PM

Love it. Those blues really stand out as well

Registered on June 30, 2009, 300 Posts, 5051 Comments

Comment posted by Rob Drummond on February 27, 2010 at 12:55 AM

Beautiful detail and background Craig. That blue is just electric. Must admit I could do without the peanut - must be getting grumpy in my old age.

cheers
Rob

Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments

Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 27, 2010 at 12:40 PM

Craig,

I must admit that when I opened this I had to chuckle because it does look like the jay is in horror from dropping the nut. Well exposed, sharp, appealing image.

Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments

Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 27, 2010 at 3:30 PM

A brilliant capture; just perfect timing. Great techs and nice detail.

Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments

Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on February 27, 2010 at 4:44 PM

Looks more like an almond to me, but I'll take your word for it! I like this as posted; without the nut, he'd look constipated!!!