Landscape Within a Portrait

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• Argus (20861)
• [2008-05-11 4:06]

Hello Howard,
The fairly high ISO is not noticeable and the sharpness impecable, the reflections in the eye and wet beak clear for all to see. I can see that you got your gardening done!:)
It is also a fine close portrait of the Texas Blue Jay in superb morning lighting against a fine bokeh.
Thanks for sharing this beauty and have a good Sunday,
Ivan

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• thor68 (4567)
• [2008-05-11 5:31]

i guess iso640 with the mark III is hardly noticeable, isn´t it? anyway, superb portrait of the pretty blue jay, the reflections
of your home in its eye and beak are really cool. sharpness and colors are prefect as usual and the morning light is a beautiful
addition. terrific job & have a great sunday too, thor.

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• goutham_ramesh (8299)
• [2008-05-11 6:53]

Hi Howard,
As usual your picture that extra zing :-). This POV itself is something which most ppl don't shoot , but portraits of insects or birds will always bring in that extra details which we usually don't see!
Details, colors and a diffused BG makes this a spl picture.
TFS
Goutham R

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• eqshannon (17136)
• [2008-05-11 7:40]

The jay is such an interesting bird, even though it is very intrusive at my picnics. Between Jays and yellow jackets...I do not know which is worse..They can lift a small piece of steak meat!!! thieves! but at least beauty is not among their bad traits. I love their colours...now if they would just be quiet and let me eat:-) I see no problems with the ISO but you know your camera much better than I....looking sharp Howard.
Bob

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• uleko (21138)
• [2008-05-11 7:47]

Hello Howard,
In spite of the early morning poor light you've got a splendid close-up of this Jay!
I can just make out your house and some trees, I think. This bird certainly has a big mirror here!! Often one tends to see the photographer which is less fun! As usual, technically brilliant!
TFS and regards, Ulla

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• Pentaxfriend (5213)
• [2008-05-11 8:18]

Hi Howard,

Perfect landscape/ portrait shot
beautiful compo with superb sharp details and lovely colors
excellent POV and BG

TFS Thijs

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• Juyona (12714)
• [2008-05-11 8:22]

Hola amigo,
perfecto retrato,
plumaje y color, bg y contacto visual...
bella captura,
saludos Howard.

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• Mana (15476)
• [2008-05-11 9:02]

Hi Howard,
Excellent shot of this Blue Jay with lovely colours and details on its plumage. The high ISO has not affected much I think and the morning light gives the image perfect illumination. Great DOF and a well chosen POV from that window which I see on that eye. Very nice composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• boreocypriensis (9894)
• [2008-05-11 9:19]

Hi Howard, yes I can see the landscape in eyes of this beauty:) A superb portrait of a Texas Blue Jay in all aspects my friend. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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• gerbilratz (2938)
• [2008-05-11 10:29]

Blue Jays... I love blue jays... this is a stunningly good one, the colours are amazing, the reflection in the eye... breathtaking. Its as if you can reach out and touch this... tfs... regards h

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• PeterZ (7179)
• [2008-05-11 11:10]

Hello Howard,
Simply(?) a perfect close portrait. The Jay as well as the BG are amazing. High quality!
Regards,
Peter

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• nglen (18250)
• [2008-05-11 12:12]

Hi Howard. F2.8 Prime or not this is a very good close up . You have captured fine detail you have used the early light so well. with the refection in the bill and eye.all with natural colours. well done TFS.
Nick.

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• jaycee (13255)
• [2008-05-11 12:41]

Hi Howard,

I don't think anyone would have known about the high ISO. The picture is just about perfect. Beautiful Blue Jay with an amazing eye, wonderful colors and fine details. Every feather seems to stand out. A perfect background for a marvelous portrait.

Jane

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• joey (17953)
• [2008-05-11 13:41]
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Excellent portrait (or is it landscape?) of this Blue Jay, Howard!
Fine detail and excellent clarity with no hint of noise even though the ISO was up at 640!
Beautiful colours and great lighting.
Great DOF and BG.

Well done!!

Joe

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• rousettus (6931)
• [2008-05-11 15:44]

Hi Howard,
excelent capture and work. Your technic gave a wonderful results. Its eye says all thing and not necessary critique. Greetings. best wishes
Ahmet

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• demeve (3786)
• [2008-05-11 22:32]

Hello Howard,
This is a very nice portrait, looks like the Jay wants to
say something..
Outstanding composition with great sharpness, the colors are
also very well presented.. Well done my friend

Everton

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• manyee (19540)
• [2008-05-11 22:36]

Haha... Interesting presentation, Howard.
A landscape within a workshop indeed!
Great close-up of this jay with excellent details.
TFS. : )

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• Janice (16707)
• [2008-05-11 22:37]

Nice looking house there in the eyes!!
A good composed shot with great details all over, eyes as well! I've always liked the colours of these birds - but I don't think I've seen one so up-close before. Great shot Howard
Janice

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• GLEM (5476)
• [2008-05-11 23:08]

hi Horward,
fin portrait de ce jay bleu, le format panoramique lui va parfaitement. J'aime les détails, et l'image miroir dans son oeil.
tfs

gl

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• haraprasan (11593)
• [2008-05-12 0:45]

Hi Howard,
A nice capture of this beautiful jay bird. A very original composition placing the portrait as a landscape. Excellent details. And well thought as always. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• Alex99 (13775)
• [2008-05-12 4:29]

Hi Howard.
It is necessary to have strong improved imagination to see landscape and your house :))) I am satisfied by what I can see. Nice three-dimensional portrait of the charming bird-model. I like the composition a lot, vivid colours and stunning details of the bird and fine smooth BG.

When I wrote these words I understood my mistake and looked into the jay eye. Bravo. Now I can imagine where you are living in.
Alexei.

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• iris (2047)
• [2008-05-12 5:03]

Hi Howard,
You are the master photographer whose productions can only be the best.
I love this work of landscape in portrait, great PoV with the placement of the subject at the side.Superb BG and tack sharp focus and details.The reflections of course look best with the powerful equipment you use..good idea to present it through workshop.
Into my favourites...:)
TFS & Cheers

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• CeltickRanger (6207)
• [2008-05-12 6:03]

hello Howard

excellent close-up and portrait shot of the Blue Jay,
i love the fine POV and framing, proud pose of the bird,
wonderful background, and great sharpness and details
of the subject's plumage, TFS

Asbed

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• Silvio2006 (21489)
• [2008-05-12 6:09]

Hi Howard, amazing reflection in Blue jay eye, splendid portrait with fantastic details, great colors and wonderful sharpness, perfect focus and lovely blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• fartash (10025)
• [2008-05-12 10:24]

Hello Howard
Very nice shot of this Texas Blue Jay,
Perfect details,exposure and POV.Welldone my friend.

Regards
Fartash

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• Hil (4758)
• [2008-05-12 10:24]

Hi Howard

Wonderful shot of the pretty Blue Jay.
I like the close crop as it shows the light falling onto the birds face and shoulder very nicely.
Super sharp details, great colours and a lovely BG.

Hil

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• bobcat08 (1307)
• [2008-05-12 11:17]

Hello Howard,

I'm agree with Argus. I cann't noticeable fairly high ISO. Amazing reflections in the eye and on the beak. My opinion is: "A splendid close-up of this Jay" Thanks for sharing and try some more of this high ISO'S (-:

Your WS is perfect.

Regards and TFS BOB

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• goldyrs (4100)
• [2008-05-14 19:36]

This is a lovely shot, Howard...I maintain that I am ignorant in matters of technicalities, but like all, I can see that this Blue Jay has been done great justice by you.Especially so in the light conditions you had.
Cheers!
Goldy

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• pablominto (15280)
• [2008-05-24 4:16]

Hello Howard,
A fine portrait, and the details are impressive as always!
The nice light renders really pleasant colours, and the reproduction allows me to count every little feather...
The little fellow is nicely framed!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• angybone (7194)
• [2008-05-30 5:55]

WOW!!!! That's amazing! What detail and sharpness!
since I've moved to the country, I don't see bluejays any longer.
Great shot!