Very wet Jay

[John Robinson]

Jay
This is another pool - this time on farm land. Although my woodland pool is self sufficient, this one is made with a liner and has to be topped up in dry weather(If we ever get any)!!
So you could say I suppose it was attracted by water.. These birds are usually ultra shy but once they have taken to the hide they are a doddle to do.

Nikon D200
90% of full frame. EV down 1 stop.
Sigma50-500 on 320 mm
500 ISO
100th second at f8
pp in Paint shop pro 7
Neat image
CZM for high pass sharpening.Taken from pemanent canvas hide. Tripod made out of army theodolite base.
Thanks for your comments on my last image.
Cheers
JR

[Daniel Cadieux]

The splayed tail, fully raised crown, and wide open eye all make for an engaging pose and image...only a better head angle would have been better but it is still not too bad as is.

[John Robinson]

Hi Daniel
Thanks-
What head angle do you reckon?
I got a load more in various positions.
Cheers
JR

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the raised crest, details and sharpness. Nice image Johnny.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely shot Johnny, the exposure and detail is excellent. A little more head turn toward the camera would have been ideal, you have a great set up here, I guess you have feeders there for passerines and woodies??

[John Robinson]

Thanks guys
Jonathan - no, I have all the feeders up in the garden at home. I live in the middle of Wyre forest so I can get most stuff through the window !!
Cheers
JR

[John Robinson]

Just found this one.
Cheers
JR

[Jonathan Ashton]

Yes much better head angle and the feathers on his head are almost like a crest. The histogram indicates the darks and lights are just a little blown.

[John Robinson]

Thanks Jon
I know - I must admit its staight off the hard drive- just to show the head angle.
I didn't think it was worth any PP !!!
Cheers
JR