Blue Jay in Action in Autumn (Stellers Jay)

Blue Jay in Action in Autumn (Stellers Jay)

steller's jay as he comes in to land near the suet feeder beside the driveway. You can see from his beak that he's been at the suet before :)

Captured from the open front window.

Created by: Alandrapal.

Tools Used: 20D 100-400L handheld

Created on: 5 November 2006

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Image Number: 31952

Comments:

buzymomof2 from So Cal on Nov 6, 2006 at 10:37 PM said:

Great shot Alandra. I love the comp and I think the perch and twigs add to the photo, I'm glad you left it in. It's perfect just the way it is. Another fabulous shot for your collection! ~Shawna

Whittler from Maine on Nov 6, 2006 at 7:42 PM said:

WOW!! very nice,is that a new dance you have taught him?

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 6, 2006 at 7:26 PM said:

thankyou both, also, Steve and Carol. You wonder how the birds can land without even "looking" to find the perches :)

Alandra from westcoast Canada on Nov 6, 2006 at 7:21 PM said:

thanks for the nice comments, Doug.

Initially thought perhaps the curved part of the "perch" was distracting, so late last night attempted to remove it, then went further and further, wondering how the jay would look, minus the perch :) Didn't like my efforts, so ended up leaving the whole thing there. Also tried removing the twigs in the corner, but decided against that too. Now am glad I left it all there :)

Shutterbug from Maine on Nov 6, 2006 at 7:09 PM said:

Nice action shot of the pretty jaybird.

Carol

Steve Brown (sgbrown) from UK on Nov 6, 2006 at 6:48 PM said:

Another stunning image Alandra! I particularly like the stationary body and the frantic feet!

And the blue of the bird against the yellow autumn leaves is very satisfying.

Doug Hough from California on Nov 6, 2006 at 6:07 PM said:

Great composition with everything diagonal, nice colors, well done.

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