Blue Jay

[Joel Eade]

A Set up in my yard using a feeder and hide.
1D MKIV
500mm + 1.4 II TC
Tripod
Manual mode
Evaluative metering
Center AF point, rear focus and recompose
ISO 1000
f/6.3
1/320

[Daniel Cadieux]

Good pose and background. Nice comp, and techs look good. Not crazy about the extra thin twig on the perch, I'd go a nd physically remove it for future use.

[gail bisson]

Nice detail and IQ on the bird. Great BG. I wish the reflection in the eye wasn't so large but that is a minor nit. Great HA and I like your choice of composition,
Gail

[Nancy Bell]

A lovely classic type pose. The shades of green bkgd set off the blue colors of the jay nicely. Agree about removing the little twig on the perch.

[Andrew Merwin]

I agree with the above comments except re. the BG. I find the BG a bit bright. I might consider desaturating it a bit.

[dankearl]

Beautiful. The BG is perfect for this.
I agree with Daniel on twig, but that is minor.
Well done.

[Clemens Vanderwerf]

Lovely comp, bkgd color and HA. Would get rid of little twig as well. Agree with Gail on the reflection in the eye. Great image.

[jack williamson]

This is real good Joel. The colors on the blue jay are true. Sharpness is great and I like the BG. Well done.

Jack

[Robert Holguin]

Wonderful shot. I really like the background, excellent pose, detail is superb, and great comp.
Very well done.