In this instance I would have opted for a higher viewpoint, in order to show both the tail twist better and potentially its feet.
Don’t get blinkered into always opting for low viewpoints. Leg colour can be crucial in species ident. with some species, and in the odd few, the colour of the feet can also denote the subjects sex.
The Jay itself is cracking, but I would crop off the green mush across the bottom, as for me it adds nothing, infact, I think it is detrimental to the image as a whole.
Its a jay on grass!!
I'll add a little more,the low viewpoint in my eyes makes this a more dramatic image and as far as I'm concerned its always better to try and get down to the subjects level,this type of shot is the sort of image I do on a regular basis(we all strive to have our own style),its obvious that this is'nt a standard shot for identifiaction purposes but there we go.
An excellent pose captured at just the right moment, especially with the Jay's head turned towards the camera.
Only nit for me is I find the grass just a little too bright and saturated which overpowers the bird slightly. Easily sorted though.
Always a good result to get an image of an often wary bird such as this.
Posted by Brian Phipps on January 9, 2009 at 5:54 PM
I`ve taken quite a few jay pictures lately, at various angles some due to technique some due to cramp and I had to stand up!
I would have to say that this eye level angle works best in this situation, because of the depth of the grass at this site, the angle you would need to get the feet clearly in the frame, you would be looking down way too much.
The grass in the foreground isn`t a problem to me, my eyes clamp onto the classic Jay pose
Posted by John Robinson on January 9, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Hi Craig
Nice "as is" Jay shot. Can't seem to get them around the place this year.
Cheers
John
PS - HNY
Posted by Lea Roberts on January 9, 2009 at 6:25 PM
quite a nice shot and really like the low pov, as you say each to their own
lea
Posted by Mark Hamblin on January 10, 2009 at 4:48 AM
Nice pose. Rarity up here but another of my favourite birds. Cheers, Mark
Posted by Lee Newman on January 10, 2009 at 11:49 AM
Great pov & a great image. The leaf that is blocking the view of his legs is a shame but still good stuff.
Lee
Posted by eric weight on January 10, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Cracking shot, super PoV. I too would whip a little more of the really Oof grass off - as mentioned, entirely a matter of opinion though.
Eric
Posted by Tim Taylor on January 10, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Super Jay shot Craig (and good to meet you today).
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12 repliesNikon D3,500F4 AFS/11,ISO640,1/125th f5.6,Bean Bag laying flat on floor.
Cheers
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Thanks Brian!!
Matt
Don’t get blinkered into always opting for low viewpoints. Leg colour can be crucial in species ident. with some species, and in the odd few, the colour of the feet can also denote the subjects sex.
The Jay itself is cracking, but I would crop off the green mush across the bottom, as for me it adds nothing, infact, I think it is detrimental to the image as a whole.
I'll add a little more,the low viewpoint in my eyes makes this a more dramatic image and as far as I'm concerned its always better to try and get down to the subjects level,this type of shot is the sort of image I do on a regular basis(we all strive to have our own style),its obvious that this is'nt a standard shot for identifiaction purposes but there we go.
Each to there own!!
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk
Only nit for me is I find the grass just a little too bright and saturated which overpowers the bird slightly. Easily sorted though.
Always a good result to get an image of an often wary bird such as this.
I would have to say that this eye level angle works best in this situation, because of the depth of the grass at this site, the angle you would need to get the feet clearly in the frame, you would be looking down way too much.
The grass in the foreground isn`t a problem to me, my eyes clamp onto the classic Jay pose
Nice "as is" Jay shot. Can't seem to get them around the place this year.
Cheers
John
PS - HNY
lea
Lee
Tim
Cheers
Craig
www.craigchurchill.co.uk