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Sunbathing Jay

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Posted by Mike Andrews on December 2, 2009 at 3:22 PM
Sunbathing Jay
I have witnessed this behaviour many times, and with a range of different birds, including robins, dunnocks, blue tits etc.

The bg is a bit messy, but picking the bird up and moving it wasn’t an option, so I just had to make do. I still smile every time I look at these – I hope you do the same.

All C&C welcome.

Nikon D300 with Nikon 80-400/F4-5.6 @ 220mm/F13. 1/640 sec, ISO 400, EV -0.67. Cropped to exclude even more of the messy bg.
Posted by Tim Taylor on December 2, 2009 at 3:31 PM
An excellent and appealing behaviour shot. The jay looks in a very cheery mood with a bright eye and open beak. The greens look a bit oversaturated and I wonder if they could be toned down to lessen the distraction?

Tim :toast:
Posted by Guy Rogers on December 2, 2009 at 4:11 PM
Hello Mike.

A very nice behaviour shor showing the wing detail beautifully.

I would agree about lowering the saturation.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Ian Haskell on December 2, 2009 at 4:14 PM
Nice behaviour shot. I agree the background is a bit messy but I don't feel this detracts from the shot.

Ian
Posted by John Robinson on December 2, 2009 at 7:13 PM
Cracking behaviour shot.! Minor nits covered . Little large in the frame maybe but no big deal.
JohnR
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on December 3, 2009 at 2:03 AM
Great behaviour shot. :smile:
Posted by keith mitchell on December 3, 2009 at 3:21 AM
The background is not a problem for me and the bird is superb.
:toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 3, 2009 at 3:39 AM
Nice behavioural stuff Mike - agree on the saturation too, and as for the b/g you can't really set up for sporadic behabiour like this can you?!

Mark

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Posted by Kim Connolly on December 3, 2009 at 5:23 AM
Just shows how beautiful Jays are - a lovely shot. It is a frequent summer sight in my garden but usually with Blackbirds and House Sparrow.
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on December 3, 2009 at 6:57 AM
Great behavioural shot and quite comical too. Yes the background could be better but you have to get these when you can and this angle gives the best impact :smile:

Simon
Posted by Craig Jones on December 3, 2009 at 8:00 AM
Love the pose captured Mike and the colours of these birds are amazing brought out very well here :wink: greens look a little rich but a lovely Jay image Mike :wink: :wink: :wavey: