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The one who gave me a headache

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Posted by Edwin kats on October 30, 2010 at 1:30 PM
The one who gave me a headache
I'm not sure how long it took me to get this image but I'm sure it has been longer then two months. My goal was to have a jay on this perch but they always seem to land next to it. Today was my lucky day and now I can sleep at night without waking up every hour, dripping with sweat :biggrin:

I know...maybe not the most special image or moment but I just want to show you that some images take more time and effort. Don't give up to quickly.

iso 200 1/40 sec. f/4 full frame

Edwin
Posted by John Robinson on October 30, 2010 at 1:33 PM
Excellent Jay shot.
JR
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 30, 2010 at 3:01 PM
Very well executed Edwin with some fantastic detail and as usual, perfect colour. The Blue Tit & Nuthatch (?) worked well and very authentic for me, however I'm not sure on this one Edwin, looks stuffed :biggrin: Surely not???? LOL.

Congrates :toast: :toast:

Steve :wavey:
Posted by Edwin kats on October 30, 2010 at 3:31 PM
Thanks!

Well it did cross my mind using a stuffed one :biggrin:

Ed
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 30, 2010 at 4:00 PM
Well it did cross my mind using a stuffed one - You might have had some better night sleeps Ed :biggrin:

Are you sure this isn't one of Christians? :wink:
Posted by Edwin kats on October 30, 2010 at 4:06 PM
I'm quite sure Steve :biggrin:

Ed
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on October 30, 2010 at 5:35 PM
A lovely Jay shot Edwin :smile:
They're very timid aren't they.
Glad you finally got the shot.

Geoff.
Posted by Austin Thomas on October 30, 2010 at 5:38 PM
I am not convinced it is not stuffed Edwin !!

Great details and a superb background.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Edwin kats on October 30, 2010 at 5:38 PM
Thanks Geoffrey! Indeed very timid. Good sport.

Edwin
Posted by Maggie Campbell on October 30, 2010 at 6:07 PM
A beautifully detailed image Edwin. Colours perfect and stunning BG. Only 2 months eh??? A short time for you :biggrin: Well worth the effort.
Posted by Guy Rogers on October 31, 2010 at 5:27 AM
Hello Edwin.

Beautifully captured and the colours through out the image work perfecly together.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Posted by Karen Summers on October 31, 2010 at 7:44 AM
Fab shot Edwin love the tones and background is gorgeous
Posted by Kim Connolly on October 31, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Terrific shot Edwin, have been trying for years - let alone months - this is just stunning. :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on October 31, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Cheers everyone. Of course I've not been in my hide for two months but I've been there nearly every day for about 2 or 3 hours. Always landing next to the perch which was frustrating. Was thinking about removing the perch but that would have made it impossible for the bird to land on it, wouldn't it :biggrin:

Ed
Posted by Ron McCombe on October 31, 2010 at 2:22 PM
lovely shot

Ron
Posted by Neil Burton on November 2, 2010 at 8:41 AM
After four days of trying to get the right pose on the right perch with the right BG I am of the opinion that jays were named incorrectly. They should have been called b*****ds. Infront, behind, at the side, behind the nettles....you name it, but not on the perch. This is a magnificent example of a jay and I would be proud to have anything remotely this good. :toast:
Posted by Edwin kats on November 2, 2010 at 8:46 AM
:biggrin: So you worked with Jays too. Agree with you for 100%. They are a menace.

Edwin