Steller's Jay

[Gail Spitler]

What an amazing find this website is. As a member for about a month, I have learned an enormous amount. I welcome all comments on my first submission.

Canon 40D 1/125 sec at f/5.6, ISO 200, 500mm,

Thanks
Gail Spitler
Johnsons Landing BC
Canada

[Alfred Forns]

Big Welcome Gail !!!!!! So glad you decided to post !!!!

Made a good exposure with detail in the dark feathers and focus seems to be in the right place Eyes area !!! As presented can increase the contrast a bit for the blues Framing wise we always want less space behind the bird and a little more in front Direction he is looking also takes him out from the center of frame.

Would suggest increasing your ISO for a faster shutter speed 1/125 is marginal and it shows is the slight blur in the image The D40 is a good performer and would not hesitate to shoot around 640 Would also shoot wide open to maximize the speed. I shoot wide open a lot and only close down for birds that are very close (if I have the speed)

For these guys try lining a bg before making the image .... the 2X4 won't win many prizes :D:):) Hoping to see lots more !!!!

[Harold Davis]

WELCOME GAIL!!! glad you finally decided to start posting!! dont be shy. nice first post. cant wait to see more from you.

[Gail Spitler]

Thanks guys. As I said I'm overwhelmed with what a rich resource this website is.
Al thanks for the comments. Most helpful

Cheers
Gail