Sundown Jay

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• Mariol (4123)
• [2008-06-26 19:19]
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HI Haward,
Interesting picture of this Blue Jay.
I like the natural setting and the alertness of the bird.
The little flares on the background are very intriguing. What are they; or is the picture taken trough a glass window?
Regards, Mario

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• jaycee (14893)
• [2008-06-26 19:20]

Hi Howard,

This Jay is beautiful and I've never seen one in these colors before. The pose on the branch is wonderful. Excellent details of the face, plummage and tail feathers. I love the blowing feathers - I guess you have the same hot breeze we have. As always, a superb composition.

Jane

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• eqshannon (19639)
• [2008-06-26 19:25]

When you're as good as any pro out there, ya gotta' let 'em know who took it!!!And of course a lovely addition to your immense gallery of great Howard....of which I am looking at as I typee this ...on the wall I mean. you are among the ranks fo those who get a whole pot of personal attention when visitors come into my domain!
Bob

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• rcrick (3708)
• [2008-06-26 19:52]

Hi Howard,

You have to love that early evening light, this is just beautiful, superb colours, excellent detail in the plumage, composition and framing all perfect, and with the OOF background it all adds up to a wonderful image, really nice work,

Cheers Rick :)

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• Janice (17434)
• [2008-06-26 20:49]

All you folk talk about is "HOT". Lucky you!! Wet and windy here and about 15C
Your Blue Jay is happily shading himself in the tree Howard. It is lovely to see the new growth and the bird is taking advantage of it. He looks a pretty grey colour at the moment, but Ican see tinges of his blue feathers.
TFS
Janice

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• mariki (8329)
• [2008-06-27 0:06]

Hello Howard,

Superb picture of this Blue Jay. Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness. Splendid light and colours. The water on the branch makes its colour very beautiful. I like very much the dropplets reflection in the background.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• boreocypriensis (12684)
• [2008-06-27 0:43]

Hi my dear friend Howard.
Thanks a lot for this fresh perfect shot of this beautiful Blue Jay. Take care! Have a nice weekend!
Cheers,
Bayram

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• joey (19685)
• [2008-06-27 1:18]

Good shot of this Blue Jay!
I love the DOF which has rendered the BG completely blurred.
Excellent composition.
Good sharpness.

Well done, Howard!

Joe

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• eng55 (1127)
• [2008-06-27 1:51]

Hi Howard,
Beautiful capture of this blue jay.Details are amazing.I liked POV,catchlight in eyes,expression on face,BG,lighting and composition a lot.
Thanks for posting.

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• gannu (10648)
• [2008-06-27 2:10]

Hello Howard, This is something similar to our bulbul. You have captured it beautifully. Nice sorroundings. Ganesh

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• maurydv (4182)
• [2008-06-27 3:55]

Splendida composizione per questo bellissimo uccello, ottimi POV e DOF, buona nitidezza, molto belli i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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• ellis49 (28681)
• [2008-06-27 4:01]

Hi Howard,
a fine catch with lovley natural colours.
The sharpness and exposure are good usual.
Nice pose and well composed.
Well done, old friend.

Have a great weekend.

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• SelenE (12122)
• [2008-06-27 5:00]

Hello Howard,
Clarity, light, focus, sharpness, composition, POV, sparkling background, color tones and details are very good. TFS
Have a nice weekend,
Selen

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• nglen (20896)
• [2008-06-27 9:18]

Hi Howard. This beautiful picture looks like a 3D oil painting. The detail and your sharp focusing is first class rich but natural looking colours . with the bird in a nice pose in the tree. well done TFS,
Nick..

Have a nice weekend

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• MMM (6872)
• [2008-06-27 14:17]

Hello Haward
Nice capture.Good POV and sharp image.The light on the bird is excellent .Nice catch light also.
TFS Michel

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• Silvio2006 (23795)
• [2008-06-28 3:00]

Ciao Howard, splendid composition with wonderful bird, fine details ang great sharpness, good colors and wonderful OF BG, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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• goldyrs (4704)
• [2008-06-28 7:18]

I didn't know the BJ was a relative of the crow, Howard!
I love the sharpness, colours and the POV!
Cheers!
Goldy

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• uleko (23442)
• [2008-06-28 8:02]

Hello Howard,
What a fine view of the Blue Jay enjoying the evening sun in your apple(?) tree. It is a very beautiful natural setting, I love your composition and the pose of the bird. Excellent focus and very sharp details. Lovely natural colours too. Brilliant!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• bahadir (350)
• [2008-06-28 13:37]

Great shot of this beauty Howard. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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• Amadeo (2867)
• [2008-06-28 14:19]

Hola Howard, otra excelente composición, buen enfoque, buena luz y color. El ejemplar tiene una mirada curiosa y un peinado muy original. Un saludo

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• CeltickRanger (6960)
• [2008-06-28 19:47]

hello Howard

very beautiful shot of this Blue Jay, i love that with the bird
that little tree's or plant's trunk and leaf too are in focus,
very fine POV, DOF and framing, wonderful warm luminosity
of the image, excellent sharpness and details,
and a beautiful catch-light at the eye, TFS

Asbed

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• bobcat08 (1337)
• [2008-06-29 2:21]

Hello Howard,

Thanks a lot for this perfect shot of this beautiful Blue Jay. Perfect clarity and natural colors. A great composition.

Interesting notes and TAKE CARE.

TFS BOB

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• rousettus (8267)
• [2008-06-29 2:57]

Hello Howard
another great shot of one of your bird species. Nicely composed and focused. Great colors and POV. eyes contact also nice. Thanx. have a nice weekend
Ahmet

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• darwin (1710)
• [2008-06-29 6:12]

Hi Howard
Very nice shot of this blue jay in natural setting
Crystal clear image with lovely color and wonderful blurred background
tfs jon

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• Mana (16346)
• [2008-06-29 9:04]

Hi Howard,
Outstanding shot of this Blue Jay nicely perched on that branch. Nice colours and details and the image is neat and sharp. Superb lighting and exposure and I like this illumination. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• ralfsworld (6056)
• [2008-06-30 7:20]

Hi Howard
This blue one looks really cool in this magic atmosphere. Guess, blue one had bad feather day :) We don't have blue jay here in Europe but I have seen many in NY.
TFS / Regards
Ralf

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• Graal (5002)
• [2008-07-01 23:42]

Hi Howard,
good shot and portrait. Interesting species of bird and informations. Good work. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

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• Miss_Piggy (3231)
• [2008-07-02 5:32]

Hallo Howard
Due to the fact that I have been ill, I just could not give my comments to some of the lovely images that appeared and past me by on the gallery. Now I have such a lot of catching up to do so please pardon me for only saying……………………
Splendid image. It is indeed a feast to the eye and it did not go unnoticed. I just love the way you have captured the inside of the tailpiece. The detail shown on the feathers (with the shadow) is great looking at.
Best regards
Anna

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• vanderschelden (26536)
• [2008-07-02 13:23]

Well done, Howard.
Watch out for the sun...
No kidding.
Photo is well done.
TFS
Annick

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• angela926 (1882)
• [2008-07-02 17:58]

Hello Howard,
Great capture of my favorite bird, excellent sharpness and superb details, lovely vivid colors and nice catchlight. for some reason i am having a hard time getting a good shot of one they don't seem to be as common as they used to be here. well done.
Angela

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• NinaM (4547)
• [2008-07-03 7:28]

Wow, the Blue Jay is Grey and wonderful. A picture that should be on the cover of a magazine. The light is fantastic and gives depth to the whole, the colours wonderful and ohhh, a beautiful sparkling bokeh in the background. Thank you HOward, your pictures are soothing!

Francine

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-07-03 21:07]

Hello Howard

A beautiful capture of this jay.
The warm lighting is well handled and producing excellent colours.
Very good pov and dof.
TFS

Rob

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• haraprasan (13064)
• [2008-07-06 0:57]

Hi Howard,
A nice capture of this beautiful blue jay. Very good composition with sharp details and a very nice POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• LordPotty (8374)
• [2008-07-07 9:11]
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HI Howard,
This one doesn't seem as blue as some you've posted.I guess its a seasonal thing huh?
A great compo with nice light.
Cheers
Steve

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• jusninasirun (5130)
• [2008-08-20 20:07]

Hello Howard. Very nice perch of this Jay in pleasing setting. The light and shadow work well in giving out excellent exposure of the plumage. I like it and thanks for sharing. Regards. Jusni