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Just hanging around...

Just hanging around...

A Stellar blue jay clings to the side of an oak tree in hopes of finding an acorn for lunch.

A Stellar blue jay clings to the side of an oak tree in hopes of finding an acorn for lunch.
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NIKON D800

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Aperture f/5.6 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/40 Focal Length 3000/10

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Aug, 2015

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Never seen this kind of Blue Jay in SF - a different colors & markings...beautiful shot!!

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Great capture of the Steller's jay.

I have never seen such a gorgeous blue jay. Ours are blue and white. This is a great contrast.

This is beautiful. A clear and crisp capture of a beautiful creature.

tried today to capture some young blue jays but no success ..awesome work !!!

A nice little birdie with beautiful colors. Top shot, Mark!

Wonderful shot with great textures!! Our blue jays look different than yours. :)

Beautifully presented

awesome capture .. great contrasts textures and DOF

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Thank you hawk hunter

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