WetJay

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Posted by John Robinson on September 27, 2009 at 5:08 PM

Just about recovered after a massive computer crash and virus. Just from trying to delete an E mail ! Lost a fair bit of stuff and interest but the two new pool hides are starting to show results.
Got a fair bit in the can to be going on with.
Heres a wet Jay for starters.
D200
Sigma 50-500.
Cheers
JohnR

Posted by Maggie Campbell on September 27, 2009 at 5:15 PM

Cracking shot to come back with. Really nice eye and love the punk hairdo. Nice to see you back

Posted by David Taylor on September 27, 2009 at 5:26 PM

I was wondering where you'd got to, conspicuous as you were by the absence of your excellent images.

A great image to mark your return. Excellent focus on the eye, and a a great sense of movement.

Posted by Liam Pauling on September 27, 2009 at 5:31 PM

Great shot, really different to what you normally see. It would be nice if the light was better but looking forward to more.

Posted by Ian Macdermott on September 27, 2009 at 5:44 PM

Nice one as ever John

And welcome back

Posted by John Robinson on September 27, 2009 at 6:13 PM

Thanks.
I will just say that its a wierd feeling when you loose stuff that may have meant sitting in a hide for several hours.
But then you realise its just a few pictures and there are people with problems which are farmore serious.
About 20 species in the new pools so far ! A great incentive especially with Green Woodpeckers.
Cheers
Thanks again.
JohnR

Posted by Barry Southon on September 27, 2009 at 6:21 PM

John

Sorry you hve had a rough time all might not be lost system and data recovery is possible.

Nice Jay bath.

Posted by Matt Cole on September 28, 2009 at 3:44 AM

nice to see you back John, I was also wondering where you'd got to. A very nice shot, made by the sharp eye in the midst of all that movement. Well taken.

Matt

Posted by PhilH on September 28, 2009 at 3:46 AM

Wondered what had happened John... and a corker to make your return with.

Posted by David Sewell on September 28, 2009 at 4:12 AM

Good to see you posting again, John, and a fine shot to come back with.

David

Posted by Brett Lewis on September 28, 2009 at 10:57 AM

Nice to have you back John and a great image for the return. Here's to making new files to compliment your extensive library..

Brett

Posted by jack chapman on September 28, 2009 at 11:38 AM

great shot, love the splashes from the water

Posted by Fran French on September 28, 2009 at 1:47 PM

Missed your images John, great to see you haven't lost your touch. Very nice indeed!

Fran

Posted by Lee Newman on September 28, 2009 at 5:48 PM

Hi John, good to see u back on here. I like the sharpness of the head & the motion blur in the wings & water, nice comp & bg too

Lee

Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 29, 2009 at 10:47 AM

A superbly captured moment John, very well done.

Andy...

Posted by CARL_M on September 29, 2009 at 3:26 PM

Not a bad record shot, but not quite there for me.

Posted by John Robinson on September 29, 2009 at 3:38 PM

Thanks everyone.
Great times at the pools with the dry spell we are having.Can't last much longer though.
Cheers
JohnR
PS Carl
Perhaps you could post an image or two just to show where I could improve my stuff. Advice always welcome.

Posted by Guy Rogers on September 30, 2009 at 1:52 PM

Hello John.

Lovely capture for me and its good to see you back.

Had my first Jay come to my effort of a pool the other day, but he soon clocked me and left as fast as he came. Still good to now they ve found it.

Posted by John Robinson on September 30, 2009 at 6:28 PM

Guy
Thanks.
One thing I am sure you will find .Spook a few birds at apool and some never come back !
It only needs that front of the lens to move too much and thats it for two or three days !
Cheers
#John