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Posted by John Robinson on June 3, 2008 at 3:41 PM
Jay
Jay at woodland pool
Not as nervous as you would expect once they settle.
D200
Sigma 100-300mm
Contrast down on camera.
80th sec F8 640 ISO

JohnR

Posted by Matt Doggett on June 3, 2008 at 4:05 PM
Very nice - you're lucky to have such a popular set of pools! :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on June 3, 2008 at 4:11 PM
Do you live in a desert and this is the only water for miles :biggrin: Cracking image of one of europes most beautiful birds

Dave :toast:
Posted by Brett Lewis on June 3, 2008 at 4:15 PM
Wonderful capture John, I for one am very envious of such a nice shot of an otherwise very illusive bird. Nicely done.

Brett. :toast:
Posted by Paul Ashton on June 3, 2008 at 4:18 PM
Another outstanding image John. A beautiful series that continues to give much plesure. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by John Robinson on June 3, 2008 at 4:23 PM
Thanks all.
Glad you like the shots.
I,ve often thought it would be great in a desert area with a dustbin lid full of water just to see what happened. :biggrin:
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Nicholas Armitt on June 3, 2008 at 4:32 PM
John another nice pool image, i really enjoy seeing these and there giving me some ideas for when I get my hide.

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Posted by Drew Mellowship on June 3, 2008 at 5:01 PM
I'm forever trying to get a shot of a Jay as i find you generally hear them before seeing the things ! Great shot and very lucky to have such a comfortable bird to work with !

Great stuff !!!

Drew :smile:
Posted by Colin Pickett on June 3, 2008 at 5:30 PM
One of the best yet John, a very nice image. I like the desert and dustbin idea.

Regards :toast:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on June 3, 2008 at 6:05 PM
Great shot as usual John I envy your pool :toast:


Ian
Posted by Dave Bartlett on June 3, 2008 at 6:06 PM
Great shot John; really enjoyed the pool series. No secluded pool shots round here as most of Berkshire is under water tonight.

Dave
Posted by John Robinson on June 3, 2008 at 6:26 PM
Thanks
Yes been a bit wet as they say. Went on a bus trip with the local oap group to the Cotswolds today and got p****d on all 6 hours. A wet OAP is not a happy bunny, Even the Penguins at Birdland looked fed up, but one fancied my missus, so it was a good laugh !
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Major Gilbert on June 3, 2008 at 6:58 PM
Well done John you will soon have him eating out of your hand and posing for a mug shot. :toast:

Major.
Posted by Michael John O' Ma on June 3, 2008 at 7:04 PM
Top class as always :toast: :toast: :toast:

MJ
Posted by Alan Woolnough on June 4, 2008 at 3:02 AM
Gorgeous image John!

Super shot :toast: :toast:

Alan
Posted by Mark Sisson on June 4, 2008 at 3:46 AM
Cracker of stunner

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Dave Sewell on June 4, 2008 at 5:12 AM
Hi John,
I have to say your series of pool shots has been quite inspirational. This is yet another superb shot - keep up the work!
Dave
Posted by Adam Seward on June 4, 2008 at 5:59 AM
In agreement with everyone above - wonderful shot! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on June 4, 2008 at 10:55 AM
Inspiring! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on June 4, 2008 at 2:32 PM
Another great shot and of a bird that is high on my target list.
Posted by David Taylor on June 4, 2008 at 2:52 PM
Yes. yet another great shot from the Poolmaster! :wink:

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Posted by Paul Inglis on June 5, 2008 at 6:17 AM
Hi John,

What a beautiful image of a beautiful bird! Another belting image!
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Posted by Elliott Neep on June 5, 2008 at 6:55 AM
Making the most of the pool aren't you. great stuff. Makes for a very different shot of a jay. Nicely done! :toast: :toast:
Posted by Alan Bryant on June 6, 2008 at 12:57 PM
Fantastic image John :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tom_W on June 6, 2008 at 3:43 PM
How long as this pool/hide been in existance.. lots of productive work is coming from it.
Posted by John Robinson on June 6, 2008 at 6:09 PM
Hi Tom
Roughly thirty years, and its been re designed about three times in that period. The other pool is near a quarry and I have a couple of temporary ones.The last and most permanent one went up about 5 years back. Its wooden and sunk in the ground slightly.There's stacks of stuff to go through yet.The pool in front is fed by a small spring which only dries up in exceptional years which this one is not ! Don't forget I live in the middle of an NNR so if its not productive there's something wrong.!!
JohnR