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Rob Tillyer
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p.1 #1 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Winter is a good time to stay warm inside and be entertained by the local wildlife.
The Gray jays seem to be more frequent visitors. And a doe with her youngsters come to eat the ground covers that stay green close to the house and look for stray bird seed.

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4 Mom seems to think this photography is funny.

Thanks for looking and C&C.

Rob

Dec 06, 2008 at 06:20 AM

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p.1 #2 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Cute series Rob,

I especially like the last shot. Super cute expression

Lil

Dec 06, 2008 at 07:02 AM

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p.1 #3 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Tremendous detail in 1st shot Rob

he must've pressed his beak against the lens

I agree w Lil..last 1 has a funny pose!

Dec 06, 2008 at 11:55 AM

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p.1 #4 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Fabulous photos. My gosh look at those ears!

Dec 06, 2008 at 04:17 PM

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p.1 #5 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Great gray jay Rob! Wonderful shot! You know he was just waiting for a hand out.

I too like the last deer image, fun shot. Looking great at ISO 1600

Tim

Dec 06, 2008 at 04:32 PM

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p.1 #6 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Nice capture on your gray jay Rob

Guess I never thought to buy bird food to feed the deer.................do ya think the birds might care for a salt lick

Glad to see you have visitors to keep you and your camera company, have fun, take good care.

Karl

I am feeling intimidated by that ominous avatar hovering overhead.........Tim

Dec 06, 2008 at 04:50 PM

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p.1 #7 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Beautiful detail in these, Rob. I like the Gray Jay best, but I enjoyed the whole set.
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Dec 06, 2008 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #8 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Cuteness Personified

All of Them ... I wish I could keep the deer as pet

... Wonderful Photography Rob

Dec 06, 2008 at 06:54 PM

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p.1 #9 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Rob, this series of yours is very entertaining

I love the deer's expression in the last image!!!

Dec 06, 2008 at 07:26 PM

Rob Tillyer
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p.1 #10 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Thanks everyone for the nice comments. I was about two or three meters from the deer and the jay Nello. Do you really think he was looking for a handout Tim?

I thought he just wanted to pose for me. The 50D seems to handle the higher ISO better than the Rebel.
It is against the law to put out feed that the deer can get in British Columbia Karl, but they make do with eating the ground covers and such that we didn’t deadhead in the fall. Peony stalks seem to be a real favourite. Bunches of lichen that come down from the trees in the winter are real treats. And they do hunt around under feeders.

Good luck with the saltlick idea let me know how it works out for you.

Rob

Dec 06, 2008 at 09:29 PM

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p.1 #11 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Great shot of that Jay, Rob. The last deer post and caption - priceless

Ken

Dec 06, 2008 at 11:53 PM

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p.1 #12 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Rob, those are very nice shots with lottsa detail.
One suggestion.....if you cropped less tightly around an animal then you kinda relieve the tension in the image.....the animal can breathe more easily, so to speak.

Dec 07, 2008 at 12:02 AM

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p.1 #13 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Thanks for the advice PetKal, I do tend to stuff the critters into a tight space. I'll think on that the next time I post.

Rob

Dec 07, 2008 at 12:13 AM

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p.1 #14 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Nice set Rob, my pick is the last one.
Herb

Dec 07, 2008 at 12:20 AM

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p.1 #15 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

What lens did you use for these shots? They're all so clear and focused!

Dec 07, 2008 at 02:41 AM

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p.1 #16 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Way To Go Rob You'll have it eating out of your hand. Ed

Dec 07, 2008 at 02:43 AM

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p.1 #17 · Gray Jay & Mule Deer

Tim I used the Canon 70 -300mm IS, thanks for the comments.

Thanks Ed, the trick is not to let them eat out of your hand Ed.

They sure are fun to watch in the winter.

Rob

Dec 07, 2008 at 04:07 AM

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