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    In order to get the Blue Jays to stay on the fresh snow longer I was throwing the shelled peanuts to bury deep in the snow...this made the jays land and forage for the shelled peanuts rather than swooping down in a non-stop motion. This fella searched for a peanut for a while, but came up empty, thus took off. I was so happy when I saw the pose, and that it "appeared" to be sharp where it mattered, and that it was almost FF! Viewing it on the computer I did a bit of a fist pump when the sharpness was confirmed.

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    Unique frame for sure. As you said it's got the sharpness where it counts, very well done!

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    Daniel:
    I was pretty impressed just looking at the thumbnail! Great, dynamic pose, in your face framing.

    I might try to tease out a sliver more texture in the snow, but very nice as is.


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    Well done, Daniel. I have never seen a Blue Jay image taking off before.

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    Looks way better here than it did on FB and I liked it there! The only thing that I do wish for is that the white outline of the tail was distinguishable from the snow, but I can't think of how that could have been accomplished. A unique photo, Daniel.

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    I love the thumbnail, I have to say disappointed when I opened it....
    Ridiculous shot to get right, But I would have like at least some focus on the wings.
    A+ for creativity and effort......
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    Wow Dan, congrats on this one. Very different perspective with sharpness where it matters. Loved it.

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    You always impress me with something, Daniel. Very creative photo and sharp where it matters. For the light conditions it has the DOF that is possible to achieve.

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    I would have done a happy dance for sure if I had this on the back of my camera! Love the blue against the white.
    Head is tack sharp and that is what counts!
    Well done,
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    What a killer image, Daniel!!! Never seen one like it. Head and chest are tack sharp and love the symmetry, pose and contrast between bird and snow.
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    Just smiles, thanks for sharing Daniel.
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    Hi Daniel - your methodology paid off. Great sharpness in the head and an unusual perspective. It works for me.

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    Hi Dan, you certainly nailed this. Sharp where it counts, and a great head on capture giving great eye contact. Always love the blues on these guys, and even better against the snow BG.

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    stunning ! i absolutely love it !

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    killer frame Dan, one of the best photos this specie

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    A bird as Art. Fab capture Daniel

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    Amazing frame. The blurred wings portraying speed and motion with tack sharp face. Great one Dan!!

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    Great looking take off shot Daniel!! The face is sharp and the wing and tail position looks awesome. Well captured
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    Different and unique and superb. I like this one lots!

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    Cant say much more, really good shot, as said above "bird as art", well done and thanks for sharing

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    Yes yes yes..
    Very true... It is an image which deserves some dance on the floor as well.
    Awesome timing..great capture..

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    Wow! Wonderful shot, Dan! You nailed the focus. Excellent exposure and processing as usual! TFS

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