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Copyright: Manyee Desandies (manyee) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3065 W: 231 N: 6160] (21048)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-04-26
Categories: Birds
Camera: Canon Powershot SX110IS
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-01 8:57
Viewed: 193
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Steller's Jay
Cyanocitta stelleri

Size & Shape
Steller’s Jays are large songbirds with large heads, chunky bodies, rounded wings, and a long, full tail. The bill is long, straight, and powerful, with a slight hook. Steller’s Jays have a prominent triangular crest that often stands nearly straight up from their head.

Color Pattern
At a distance, Steller’s Jays are very dark jays, lacking the white underparts of most other species. The head is charcoal black and the body is all blue (lightest, almost sparkling, on the wings). White markings above the eye are fairly inconspicuous.

Behavior
Like other jays, Steller’s Jays are bold, inquisitive, intelligent, and noisy. Steller’s Jays spend much of their time exploring the forest canopy, flying with patient wingbeats. They come to the forest floor to investigate visitors and look for food, moving with decisive hops of their long legs.

Habitat
Look for Steller’s Jays in evergreen forests of western North America, at elevations of 3,000-10,000 feet (lower along the Pacific coast). They’re familiar birds of campgrounds, picnic areas, parks, and backyards.

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Hi Manyee,
I'm happy to "see" you again after a long time.
Your post is wonderful, such a lovely guy, I never saw such a bird before - an I had to smile, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

A fine and detailed frontal capture Manyee, the natural surroundings enhance the image greatly but the Jay seems to think otherwise...
Mehmet

Hi Manyee,

Picture perfect face to face!
better impossible! is a very good job!

TFS

Jesús

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 597 W: 0 N: 515] (3068)
  • [2009-11-01 12:44]

Hi Manyee,
Excellent this macro proposed by you.
A splendid composition. Beautiful colors and details.
Have a good evening,
Adrian

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-11-01 18:35]

Hellp Manyee
Great capture.The eye contact is superb.Good POV whit nice detail and sharp image.
TFS Michel

Hi Manyee,

Excellent capture of a colourful jay - which is also novelty for me - from frontal POV with nice DOF, impeccable details and delightful composition.
Since i am in journey and have limited internet connection, sorry i could not write more.
Take care! Cheers,

Bayram

This bird is nice,interesting and funny.Good photo.Best regards.Alin.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2386 W: 94 N: 5517] (17564)
  • [2009-11-02 9:12]

Hello Manyee,
Great face to face photo of this Steller's Jay. Excellent sharpness and details. Beautiful clear and natural colours. Good composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2009-11-06 12:21]

Hello Manyee,
This is a really lovely view of a Steller's Jay looking straight at you! Wonderful colours and great details. Good title too!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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