One of Kind Snowflake/Blue Jay Calling

[LaurieBraman]

This Blue Jay was not in any hurry to move on, but did let me know with his "Jay, Jay" call that he wasn't happy that I was watching him. Look at the lovely single little snowflake that had just landed on his blue crest. Not sure why my flash was off as I had just attached my new Better Beamer. C&C welcome.

Camera Model: Canon EOS 40D
Lens: EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length: 700mm
Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec
Exposure Mode: Av
Exposure compensation: -1/3
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 800
Focal length 700mm
Flash: Off
Metering Mode: Spot
Metering: Pattern
Gitzo GS3530LSV Tripod
Walt Anderson Better Beamer Flash Extender

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The snowflake and open bill are great. The bird looks a bit soft on my monitor. It might work as vertical crop, too.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very nice pose and action in this one Laurie and I like the touches of snow captured here. I agree it looks a tad soft. I too think a vertical crop would also work well . Many thanks for sharing.

[Don Lacy]

The snow flake is a great touch but have to agree with it being soft. I sharpen it in PS if you want I can post it so you can see the difference.

[LaurieBraman]

The snow flake is a great touch but have to agree with it being soft. I sharpen it in PS if you want I can post it so you can see the difference.

That would be great. Thanks!!!

I've only had Photoshop CS3 for a short time so I welcome the opportunity to see what is possible and hope to one day be able to optimize my photos more proficiently.

Laurie