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Coming home from a visit to Ft. Collins, Colorado, I took a brief detour through Rocky Mountain National Park. Very few animals out as it was getting on in the morning, but this Jay did pose politely. I think it is a Stellar, but ID help is appreciated.
Nikon D300, 80-400mm@400, f/8, 1/2000, ev -0.67, iso 400, handheld
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It's a Steller's Jay alright David. Like the pose and the BG. Light seems a little harsh, and the head would benefit from a bit of extra sharpening. Thanks for posting!
Light is harsh and it look like you focus on the bird's shoulder, other than that, BG is great as are the colors! Congratulations.
Overall a great shot. Great colors and very good BG. I agree with the others on the light and sharpening of the birds head.
Markus
Lovely pose and the tiny seed the bird is holding is a bonus. Nice clean BG and good composition. Somewhat harsh light and point of focus mentioned. But this is a very nice image.
Nits covered alittle ps work can fix the issues other then that its a real beauty especially the bg.
Cool bird, great BG, nice perch! Small nits covered...
Beautiful bird and well composed with a great BG. I agree with the above suggestions and comments. Many thanks for sharing David.
Thanks for the suggestions and comments. Much appreciated.
David, pretty bird, I've never seen one. Looks like you did well for the harsh light - nearly banished that shadow and it doesn't interfere. Very nice background color to set off the bird, and agree that the seed in the bill adds that much more.
