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01-APR-2016 Vern Rogers (fotabug fotos)

Steller's Jay

I have been anxious to find a Steller's Jay to photograph, but have seen very few over the years. I saw two today on my morning walk. It was a beautiful sunny day, but that can create some harsh lighting. The lighting on the jay wasn't coming from the right direction to highlight the beautiful blue on its back, which was in the shadows. The light does clearly show the black of the head and shoulders. Hopefully, I will see them again in the same area and can get a shot that shows their beautiful colors.

Nikon COOLPIX P900
1/1000s f/6.5 at 357.0mm iso450 hide exif
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Date/Time01-Apr-2016 09:11:00
MakeNikon
ModelCOOLPIX P900
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length357 mm
Exposure Time1/1000 sec
Aperturef/6.5
ISO Equivalent450
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Buz Kiefer04-Apr-2016 14:53
Very nice photo taken under harsh lighting condidions. Beautiful pose and catch light. Vote.
John Shen Photography03-Apr-2016 19:58
Super beautiful capture as this Jay faces the sunshine! :)
Carl Carbone03-Apr-2016 16:31
Nice! I saw these in Colorado. Beautiful jays.
Jack Hoying03-Apr-2016 03:39
Nice pose for you, even if the lighting didn't cooperate.
Paul Milholland03-Apr-2016 03:10
He's got a case of bed hair. ;-)
janescottcumming02-Apr-2016 23:25
This is a marvelous photo!
Laura Milholland02-Apr-2016 20:12
A fine shot, Vern! I love seeing them, but don't see them often either. :)
Steve Thuman02-Apr-2016 18:06
They are such great looking birds
Julie Oldfield02-Apr-2016 16:51
Great capture. He is beautiful. V
Ed Duverger02-Apr-2016 16:44
It's a bit punk hairdo.
Tom Munson02-Apr-2016 15:05
Terrific image.
Richard Glenn02-Apr-2016 13:39
We had way too many in Gold Beach when living there, nasty birds. Great catch though. V
Eloine 02-Apr-2016 13:38
Wow! Funny looking pose. Too cute :)
Nirvan Hope02-Apr-2016 13:30
Even without the blue color, it's a lovely shot of the jay.
Stephanie02-Apr-2016 13:10
I really like how the lighting has made the crest stand out! Great capture Vern! V
globalgadabout02-Apr-2016 12:53
a fine profile it has...they are great squawkers, the noisiest birds around here..
Ruth Voorhis02-Apr-2016 12:32
Great clarity of the "hairdo" and the branches in this nicely composed image.
Yvonne02-Apr-2016 10:51
Love the hairstyle! :) v
Alexander Kazakov02-Apr-2016 10:07
Wow! V
Bea.02-Apr-2016 07:38
Great hairdo, nice effect with that beautiful mossy growth on the branches.
JSB PHOTOGRAPHS02-Apr-2016 06:49
I love these birds, great shot Vern. V
Chris Gibbins02-Apr-2016 06:42
Great hair style! Good shot, Vern.
April Rogers 02-Apr-2016 06:28
He is cute! You can see just a tad bit of blue off the back of his wings. Hope you can get some more better shots Vern. Thanks for sharing.
XO
joseantonio02-Apr-2016 06:14
love that beautiful crest.V
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