Jay

From this afternoon. I put out some whole peanuts, and set up this perch, when a jay came down into the garden two days in a row. He visited several times, and was able to carry/swallow a large quantity of nuts. Light wasn't brilliant- this is ISO 800. I was inside in the warmth of the kitchen (behind double glazed french doors).

This is about 30% of the original size (I had just taken off the teleconverter, as his side-on view was too big in the frame, and he immediately presents his smallest profile...).

Nikon D200, 500mm P (f/4, 1/250 sec, ISO 800), Manfrotto 055 and 393 gimbal with 2kg of lentils in a bean bag on top of the lens to keep down vibrations.

Nice pose Ben which would have been better with more depth of field obviously. Not a lot with a 500 at f4
The right bits sharpest though.
Cheers
JohnR

Very nice shot Ben at least its not head on which always makes birds look a bit odd.





Ian

Nice one Ben, not so sure about the square crop and it might pay to give it a bit more contrast. It looks like you may have lost some shooting through the glass. I like his attitude and the light in his eye. They are such beautiful birds.
Eric

I have been shooting through my double glazing recently and find I have to up the contrast considerably. Never the less, I would have been pleased with this result!

Fran

Good shot. Is he looking at the food?
Or is he waiting for you to give him some.

Well captured. Jays are too skittish round here to photograph....

Nice inquisitive pose and lovely background here Ben