Another Wet jay

[John Robinson]

Jay
At pool No 3
When they bathe they really do ! -almost a frenzy of activity once they get going. At one of my four pool setups.Funny how once birds get used to a certain bit of water or a puddle they will stick to it even when there are floods all around.
D200 Sigma 50-500mm
Crop off horizontal 250th @f8 320 ISO
Levels Paint shop pro. High pass filter in CZM
WB Bibble Pro
Cheers
Thanks for comments on last pic
JohnR

[gail bisson]

I like the action and all the water spray.
Your slow SS made for a neat effect with the drops.
A bit of a head turn our way would have been lovely but certainly not a deal breaker.
I would evict the white floating leaf in LLC,
Gail

[John Robinson]

Thanks Gail. Now you mention it - that white leaf stands out like a sore thumb !!
Will see to it !
JohnR

[Marina Scarr]

This bird is really getting into this bath and the slow mo really help to portray that. That splash is priceless.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

What a perfect splash, John. Love all the head and neck feathers splayed. Look at the concentration in that eye.




Geoffrey

[Diane Miller]

Killer!! Give this guy a hair dryer!

[Gerald Kelberg]

Another great soaker! Terrific fun, aren't they!

Regards,

Gerald

[John Robinson]

Thanks all.
Yes - they certainly enjoy it !
JohnR

[Joseph Przybyla]

What a fun image, love it. Thank you for sharing.

[Satish Ranadive]

Superb image of bathing jay with expression of surprise !! Spectacular and artistic water spray. Beautiful wet erect feathers on head.
All is well....Love it, John.

Regards,
Satish.

[Walker Noe]

I usually don't like bird bathing images, especially songbirds. . .they just look weird to me. However, I really like this shot, a great natural look. Nice details and action.

TFS
Walker

[John Robinson]

Thanks
Walker-You are right there ! Some certainly do look wierd ! I suppose they are just "doingwhat they do"
JohnR

[Ed Kelly]

The Jay's expression is what sends it over the top. Nice framing also.

Ed