The official bird of the Province of British Columbia, the Steller's Jay has more character than any Hollywood actor. Being a member of the corvid family, they are highly intelligent, and make a variety of calls, including mimicking various sounds that they have heard along their journeys. I had one in my back yard making the call of a Red-tailed Hawk!
The last image shows how they can be little piggies, cramming peanuts in the large area of their throat, known as a "crop".
Ha, these are great! Love the pinecone shot and the squiggly branch one
#5 overall is my pick, love the contrast, light and comp on it.
For me #4 would be fun to play with and darken up and just have that eye be dominant and more shadow/contrast below.
A most enjoyable series with as mentioned some very unique perches!
Sweet!
Karl
KCollett wrote:
That is a ridiculously good set, Colin. If you're going to get the blues, this is the best kind (other than the bluebirds of happiness, I suppose).
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mitesh wrote:
Awesome set, Colin! Can you send me a collection of interesting perches from your back yard? 😁
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Karl Witt wrote:
Ha, these are great! Love the pinecone shot and the squiggly branch one
#5 overall is my pick, love the contrast, light and comp on it.
For me #4 would be fun to play with and darken up and just have that eye be dominant and more shadow/contrast below.
A most enjoyable series with as mentioned some very unique perches!
Sweet!
Karl
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OregonSun wrote:
Nice study of one of my favorite birds. You've caught their inquisitive and intelligent character nicely.
Heron
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dclark wrote:
The photos are not only beautiful, but they capture the interesting and amusing personality of the bird.
Excellent!
Dave
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Oosty wrote:
Really lovely set
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AGeoJO wrote:
Wow, a very impressive and enjoyable images, Colin! The jay definitely knows how to put up a show, even in mimicking sounds.
Joshua
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Pius Sullivan wrote:
Excellent work, Colin.
Voted!
Pius
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surfnron wrote:
Super set Colin. Too many good ones to pick, but I was gonna pick one until I started scrolling down ~ Ron
