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Mr. Blue


Mr. Blue
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Copyright: Martin Lukasiewicz (MartinL) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 181 W: 3 N: 330] (1360)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-20
Categories: Birds
Camera: Nikon D200, AF Nikkor 300mm ED f/4
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/640 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-18 20:32
Viewed: 674
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello TN,

I am still fighting time but I can't say I am winning :( My camera has been collecting dust for two or three weeks now but in reality it seems like its been a year or longer. It really shows me how much I miss going out and photographing nature...
In any event, I went through my archives again and found this - a picture of a Blue Jay I took by chance. I was sitting in my car eating lunch when this Blue Jay flew up beside me and gave me a quick opportunity to photograph him. I shot a few pictures before it flew away but still, managed to get a couple good ones. It was taken in October so the yellows are signs that fall (was) on the way. It made for a good background :)

Take Care All,

Martin

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1026 W: 5 N: 2888] (10447)
  • [2008-06-18 20:45]

Hola Martin.
Very lucky to catch this Blue Jay next to Your car, probably he wanted to see what is in Your luch. Great image Martin Lovely pose to show his beautiful colors.
Luis52.

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  • rcrick Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 648 W: 42 N: 1198] (3860)
  • [2008-06-18 20:55]

Hi Martin,

Wonderful shot of this Blue Jay, the colours are stunning, excellent detail, really stands out well against that OOF background, well worth going though the archives mate, lovely work, all the best,

Cheers Rick :)

Hallo Martin
Superb display of colour. Excellent camera work and a real feast to the eye. Every little detail is just great. From the fine feathers on the head, right down to the paws clutching onto the branch. It is amazing how perfect the shape and patterns back feathers are, as if each one was painted by hand. This is really outstanding. Good focus and framing, presented in a delightful manner. Thanks for sharing.
Kind regards
Anna
Ps. Thanks for adding me to your list of favourites. It is indeed a great honour and privilege, and it is always a pleasure commenting on your images. They are always worth the praise.

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 474 W: 3 N: 474] (1475)
  • [2008-06-19 0:48]

Hi Martin,
Very nice capture of this blue jay.Details,BG,catchlight in eyes and composition are wonderful.Excellent work!
Thanks for posting.

Hi Martin,
Excellent shot, perfect details and colours, nice pose of bird, nice BG.
Well done, TFS
Adrian

Splendida cattura, bellissima composizione con la posa sul ramo che fa da cornice su questo magnifico BG, ottima nitidezza, molto belli i colori. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

nice colours and composition!
tfs
Ilias

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3464 W: 145 N: 5943] (17794)
  • [2008-06-19 3:13]

How cute Mr Blue is and well done on your focus and colours.
It's a really beautiful bird.
Congratulations and thank you very much for sharing
Janice

Martin - this is an outstanding photo, a shame about the shadow across the face. It's a really pretty bird with such an unusual crown. TFS :)
mark

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5747 W: 606 N: 3505] (9407)
  • [2008-06-19 6:14]

Hi Martin

It looks like Mr. Blue just came out of the hair salon with that fancy do.

A lovely capture with excellent details, spot-on exposure levels, and splendid natural colours. The BG with the OOF autumnal hues worked very well for this shot as it stands in stark contrast to the colour of the Blue Jay. The bird is a beauty, probably a relative young adult, and I just love the spotless image of this specimen as well as the little catch light.

Well done and TFS.
Regards
Loot

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1357 W: 72 N: 2886] (9535)
  • [2008-06-19 13:47]

Hello Martin,
Great sharp-detailed photo in excellent colours. Great OOF BG and very fine pose. Nice composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5960] (22528)
  • [2008-06-19 13:47]

Hi Martin. Great light in this one with good colours. It looks like he is just sat waiting for you to take your picture. good colour and detail, Shame about the shadow on its face. but i still like it a lot. well done TFS.
Nick..

hello Martin

i love those birds and i had only one time the chance to do a photo
(a photo that i posted in TN), your are presenting us a very beautiful
image of the wonderful Blue Jay, fine POV, DOF and vertical framing,
excellent luminosity of the subject and the background,
beautiful pose of the bird, excellent sharpness and details
and also beautiful catch-ligth at the eye, TFS

Asbed

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 201 W: 16 N: 483] (1995)
  • [2008-06-19 21:14]

Hi Martin , very good photo , details , composition and color are all very nice , I like the contrast of blue against the autumn colors , it looks to be a youth of a jay ? nice share
regards
Art

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 409 W: 41 N: 785] (2478)
  • [2008-06-22 20:10]

Hi Martin
I can very well relate to the crunch of time you are facing...i want to go out take shots, and spend time in TN, but i am not able to do as much as i would like to, and these past few weeks have been really bad.I am expecting the situation to continue for another couple of months.Coming here is such a relaxing experience.

Great shot of this Blue Jay that you finally dug out of your archives. I like that gelled up hair set in style.The catchlight just perfect even as a shadow is slowly creeping on his face. The yellow well muted autumn Bg compliments the subject and brings in more light to the composition.The play of light and shade is quite striking rather than being obstructive.I really like this spur of the moment shot.Good lighting, colours and contrasts with excellent DOF .Well done.

TFS & Cheers

Hello Martin,

Superb detailed and focused capture of this beautiful Blue Jay with superb clarty on plumages, wondereful colurs and excellent DOF. Many thanks for sharing this beuty my friend.
Have a great week!
Kind wishes and regards,

Bayram

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15132)
  • [2008-06-24 17:39]

Hello Martin,
Great capture of this colorful blue jay, the sharp details and composition are terrific. Thank you for sharing Martin,.
Rick

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1427 W: 128 N: 5252] (23221)
  • [2008-06-25 19:32]

Hello Martin! Great shot of the Jay! I like the way the shadows and lights are playing in this one. Very nice image, thanks!

Mario

What a lovely shot of this Blue Jay!
Very well framed, Martin, and excellent capture, overall!
Goldy

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 600 W: 0 N: 117] (669)
  • [2008-06-28 13:34]

Hello Martin, superb capture of this handsome Blue jay. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5741)
  • [2008-06-29 7:17]

bonjour Martin,
belle image de ce geai bleu, l'association avec le BG jaune est excellente. Bonne netteté et composition agréable.

gl

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-06-29 20:21]

Hello Martin

A beautiful and bright image of this Blue Jay.
The lighting and colours are vivid and bright.
Excellent clarity and focus.
The details are sharp and you have managed lovely catch light.
TFS

Rob

This is a superb bird and superbly captured.

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