Jay

[Jonathan Ashton]

Tripod, Canon 50D Canon 100-400L IS ISO 500 -1.0 1/400 sec f7.1
Here is another shot of a jay in the back garden. As usual I didn't get the ideal pose but at least he is doing something, I hope to get the head turn before too long - well before my acorns run out anyway!

[Geoff Warnock]

Jonathon I really like this one, especially with the blue wing flash on show and the acorn. Your composition also really works for me.

Some very very minor things: Did you do a bit of cloning in the lower right by the perch? there are a couple of bits that don't quite look perfect yet. If you're doing some cloning anyway, I might consider removed the white droppings by the bird's tail and foot.

Overall, great!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Geoff I did little cloning at the junction of the moss and background - where there is is fine twig, it was to hide a peanut. I could kick myself regards the droppings becasue I have just modied a similar image where I did clear up the mess!

[Stu Bowie]

Jon, tell me he didnt swallow that acorn. Good light and colours, and well timed to capture the behaviour.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Jon, tell me he didnt swallow that acorn. Good light and colours, and well timed to capture the behaviour.
Stuart he certainly did - have a look at his crop there are several more in there!

[Stu Bowie]

Thanks Jon. How do they digest them?

[Craig Brelsford]

You're almost there, Jonathan. Your perch and background are fine, the jay is attractive, he's eating something . . . now all you need is a shot of him in profile. Easier said than done, I know.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks Jon. How do they digest them?

Slowly:)