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Jay's eye view ...

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Posted by Dave Bartlett on August 1, 2008 at 6:49 PM
I've been taking some shots of these on and off for a while now and they have got very used to me being around. I was looking for something that was a little different to the normal jay image and was after something more 'in your face'. Not sure if this is the answer, but thoughts welcome as always!

Dave

1DMk3 + 500mm
1/500sec at f/8 and ISO800; -2/3EV
Routine adjustments in LR; small crop off lhs for comp
Posted by John Robinson on August 1, 2008 at 7:09 PM
Looks ok to me Dave.
Trouble is they all tend to look a bit scruffy this time of year. I,ve been doing these in the garden lately and they look terrible. Sooner the moults over the better.
CheErs
JohnR
Posted by Matt Cole on August 2, 2008 at 3:09 AM
great eye contact, gives the shot real impact. I like this.

Matt
Posted by Paul Inglis on August 2, 2008 at 8:46 AM
Hi Dave,

Great shot! Nice to see a different take of a common bird!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on August 2, 2008 at 1:15 PM
Hey this portrait shows the character of these birds perfect.
Top shot, I like it.
greetings,
Bertl
Posted by Magnus Hird on August 5, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Definitely a different take which I agree highlights their cheeky nature. :smile: