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Jay

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Posted by jack chapman on December 6, 2008 at 2:41 PM
Jay
from today, first time i've seen one with it's crest up, a bit tigher than i'd have liked but i didn't have time to take the extender off

40D + 300mm F4L + 1.4 extender
1/200 @ f5.6
ISO 640
FULL FRAME
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Posted by Ray on December 6, 2008 at 3:23 PM
As you say a tad tight in the frame, otherwise a top quality image. Excellent shot.
Posted by John Robinson on December 6, 2008 at 3:25 PM
Very nice indeed.
I,ve found if you make funny noises in a close hide they will often extend the crest.
If not they clear off :biggrin:
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Ian Mason on December 6, 2008 at 3:51 PM
Excellent, even if a little tight as you say. I only ever see these flying away from me in the distance so I'm envious.
Posted by Mark Fellowes on December 7, 2008 at 2:31 AM
Very nice Jack - the eye contact and crest raised make this. For such a common bird Jays are a real bogie for me so I'm envious - too many cats near my back garden I think!

:toast:

Mark
Posted by tony flashman on December 7, 2008 at 3:22 AM
Nits mentioned, still a nice shot of what as Mark says is a bogie bird!

Tony :toast:
Posted by Drew Mellowship on December 7, 2008 at 6:33 AM
nice comp, i guess for me a little untidy BG and the red twig crossing in front of the jay. Otherwise I quite like seeing these from this way rather than flying away ! :jump:

Drew :smile:
Posted by Paul Inglis on December 7, 2008 at 11:35 AM
Hi Jack,

Very nice! and full frame too!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 7, 2008 at 12:45 PM
Pity about the twigs but not a huge thing, the crest is nice to see and I like the colours and subtle background :smile:
Posted by eric weight on December 8, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Very nice shot Jack. :toast: Eric
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 8, 2008 at 1:29 PM
Missed this one jack - well captured and great colours.

:toast:

mark
Posted by John Chapman on December 9, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Beautiful image Jack in every aspect. :toast: