deannefortnam

Woodland Blue Jay

Woodland Blue Jay

This pretty bird was foraging on the ground under some second growth oaks and pines when the late afternoon light illuminated the background...
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This pretty bird was foraging on the ground under some second growth oaks and pines when the late afternoon light illuminated the background
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Oct, 2016

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863

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Awards

People's Choice in Shallow depth of field Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+30

Superb Composition

+19

Absolute Masterpiece

+14

Top Choice

+13

Magnificent Capture

+1

Outstanding Creativity

All Star

Superior Skill

Categories

Platinum

Beautiful screamer

Thanks! They are characters aren't they?

Gorgeous!

Gorgeous!

Gorgeous Blue Jay capture!

Thanks much! I have quite nice afternoon light in the springtime. This was a fluke as the Jays don't normally forage in that spot.

PRO

Perfect focus with the jay looking back. Great lighting too.

Thank you!

I'm loving your photography! What camera do you use?

Thank you very much! I use a Canon 7D II for my birds and a Canon 1Ds Mk III for my landscape photography

PRO+

Congratulations on your People's Choice Challenge Win!

Thank you!

Dear Deanne. Congratulation for winning the People's Choice. Very well-earned for this wonderful picture. Celebrate yourself. A big hug!

Thanks Maria! Much appreciated!

Beautiful capture! Admired om "show me your bokeh" Have a grand day!

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