nina050

Song of the Forest

Song of the Forest

Steller jays are making a comeback in the Sierras of California after an avian flu epidemic several years ago depleted their population. Noisy and comical, the...
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Steller jays are making a comeback in the Sierras of California after an avian flu epidemic several years ago depleted their population. Noisy and comical, their gorgeous blue color is accentuated in winter as nesting season approaches. This male was photographed right off our cabin deck.
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camera

NIKON D750

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settings

Aperture f/6.3 ISO 1000 Shutter 1/500 Focal Length 6000/10

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upload_date

Feb, 2018

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235

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+74

Awards

Peer Award

+13

Absolute Masterpiece

+5

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Magnificent capture. such beautiful noisy birds

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This is stunning Nina!!

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Gorgeous!

Beautiful capture!!

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Gorgeous image, Nina. Am very pleased to hear that these wonderful birds are making a comeback!

Spectacular capture.

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Beautiful love the rich colours:-)

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Beautiful vibrant colors! Nice capture!

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Fabulous Bokeh in this shot Nina. This Jay is so colourful !!

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Beautiful capture of a beautiful bird!

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wonderful capture and the DOF really makes the Jay pop

Wonderful capture of this Steller's - such a beautiful bird!

Love this!!!

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Love stellar jays! They're so friendly and so gorgeous!

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