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Feathers Come in Stained Glass
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Uploaded: 02/04/07 5:38 AM GMT
Feathers Come in Stained Glass
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I know.. I know.. but give me a break...this is my first attempt at a bird pic with my new equipment. I was twice as far away as I should have been because I have not created a rapport with my subjects..so I had to do a lot of cropping to get this bird's eye view. My apologies to the great birders on Caedes, but hey..we all have to start somewhere, and I bet all you greats had to start at the beginning :) any and all suggestions would be more than appreciated, welcomed, I promise I won't cry..give it to me straight :)
:)PJ
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.pakalou94
02/04/07 5:47 AM GMT
very nice capture , well done
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Well, I'm not a great 'birder', in fact, I've never taken a picture of a bird like this before, but I'd say you''re off to a terrific start with this first attempt, PJ. He's just lovely and I know with a few more attempts, you'll be posting the likes of a Gregg or John or Gerry bird pic and be in league with Caedes 'birders'..
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You will be led to the knowledge of the internal things which are invisible to you, by the external things which you see before you. . . . Even so then, we can represent to ourselves in thought the Author of all that is, by contemplating and admiring the (visible) things which He has made, and ever brings into being.
- Hermes
Here's a suggestion PJ..try sunflower seeds next time. Oh..you mean the picture?! lol I like it! Excellent clarity and great colors! Looks like he's staring right down your lens. Great job PJ. Here's to a future great Caedes birder! C):-)
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What a great shot of this beautiful bird. I love the vivid blue color and the overall look of it. Great job!
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Making Everyday The Best Day You Can And Living It To It's Fullest!
What Are you kidding? That's a great capture! Don't be blue "J"! All that I would've done diffrent is pull back just a little on the crop but that's just me and you know I'm certainly no professional! Seems to me you're doing very well with your new equipment! You couldn't have been THAT far away. : )
'Lisa
'Lisa
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I wanted to travel the world and then I discovered the beauty my own country had to offer. Explore your world.
Looks very like a 'Blue Jay'....but that is the English version....I am sure Gregg, John or Loris will put me right!......For your first...I think this is an exceptional shot, and you done really well to compose it!.....I am very sure you have a lot more to catch and show us!....
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*You will have noticed that I haven't been commenting as much on your fine images!..This is because of the pains in my hands!..the constant use of the keyboard, makes this difficult..so, my dear friends..I can only apologise to you all in advance!*
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any closer and you would have just shot his eye! lol this is a great shot, i love his colour and i like your title because it does look like stained glass, i dunno what youre worried about , this is a great shot!
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Great bird capture...
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"Let us forever cherish and hold sacred these moments...for it is our undoing ...should we forget..." -William Shakespeare ... Visit Jhihmoac's Gallery
Excellent, PJ!
You leave all the bird photographers, far behind you, if you know what I mean!
Very Good job!
John
You leave all the bird photographers, far behind you, if you know what I mean!
Very Good job!
John
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First of all it's a really gorgeous bird with those amazing "blues":) and you've captured him very well PJ, very nice work !!
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Jacky
I can't see anything to criticize. The color is wonderful and the pose is great. You are pretty close to the "greats" already.
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I think this is excellent picture of the beautiful bird. He had his attentions to you and you capture it so great.
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LMG very beautifull PJ ! Very nice job`
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You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
This is another bird masterpiece !!
How you guys make them pose - this is my great question ! LOL
*retreats weeping bitterly with envy*
LOL
How you guys make them pose - this is my great question ! LOL
*retreats weeping bitterly with envy*
LOL
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With all my love and respect,
Marzena
beautiful shot PJ and a great close-up too:)) how much did you pay him:)) LOL
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laughter is the best medicine.
An amazing bird and a capture to be proud of :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
You don't need to apologise to anyone, PJ. The expert "Birders" have to just accept some competition! Great shot for a first one, I must say. I tried to snap a Magpie a couple of days ago - It was almost impossible because he kept jumping about. So, patience I suppose is what one needs here. I have never been an angler:)
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All that glitters is not gold.
I am really impressed, since I can not do birds - till now. I love the haircut of this one. Smile.
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I would be happy, seeing you in my galerie. Today I've posted 3 Girls
Fabulous capture of this Blue Jay PJ, super start with your new equipment :)
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p.j. I don't know how you managed to get a great shot your first try but this is very good my friend. So what if you had to crop it the color and the detail is still there. Great First Try. Sandi
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Are we thinking spring yet?.
As a good composition you cannot ask for more, the picture works well and keeps the viewer in the picture. I found it a little out of focus, other than that you get very high marks from me. You have taken up a difficult 'sport'. Keep up the good work.
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Oh I really like it! If this is your first one, and you're not satisfied yet, I think we are in for some great bird posts in the future! Good luck and have fun with your new equipment!
Diane
Diane
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i think this is great! that blue jay has a smug look on his face, to me anyway, lol, vivid close uo.
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Love, unconquerable...
Keeper of warm lights and all-night vigil...
Sophocles
Very nice bluejay capture P.J. Noisy birds but wonderful colour.
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Always remember - Follow the Yellow Brick Road, it will lead you to the Emerald City and OZ A very nice place to repose. Trust me on this one, I live there ............The Lion...................... MY GALLERY - The Magical Mystery Tour
Hi Pj, I'm trying this for almost 6 months now, and it doesn't work with me, also because of the birds that aren't willing to pose, but this one is great! You should give me some suggestions, instead of me giving them to you!
Great Shot!
Nick
Great Shot!
Nick
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no words....1st?If this is the first one i'm waiting up for the next ones, i'm not a birders, but I would say 10/10
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Show the world to the world
You might see where you could improve, P.J., but I'm telling you that this is a very pleasing image on my desktop. I love these (not so little) guys. We have them in Montana and they're just sooooo pretty!
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Great shot, great colour, great detail
Very Well Done, thanks for sharing, Don
Very Well Done, thanks for sharing, Don
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WOW you captured this bird perfectly. body takes up the whole image. deserves a 20/10!
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I am able to BE, to BEAR, to DO, or DARE, all things through Christ who strengthens me.
I think it's a fantastic first for you! What a beautiful subject to start with.
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A wonderful shot of my favorite bird! Its colors are wonderful
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I'm 18 and don't travel much. But I tend to bring my camera around just to catch what sticks out from my everyday goings. (pardon me if I speak my mind)
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such beautiful colors, great shot :o)
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If you have some minutes why don't you come visiting my gallery ?
Excellent start - I would call this perfect already! Love the colours too :-)
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"Love does not dominate; it cultivates." - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
WOW..lovely! Great clarity
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Live every day as if it's your last... and take "pictures" of it ;)
Excellent. I've never noticed how beautiful those wings and colors are before. Maybe I've never seen that bird before?
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All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
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I've had trouble with the bird closeups too, but I think you've made a great first attempt. It's beautiful.
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So this "Bluejay" is your first attempt with new equipment ? ... and do I understand you to be apologetic ? And finally you want a "break". LOL Is to laugh dear woman ... it's a fine clear shot of this beautiful blue bandit. If this is a sample of what lies ahead the only break I'm considering ... is "breaking" your new equipment. LOL You'll be putting all the birders here at Caedes to shame. Nice shot PJ ... very nice.
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Just an old "Grampa" who still has a Kodak "Box" camera kicking around the attic ... learning and enjoying the wonders of modern digital photography.
Chanceux d'avoir pu capturer ce si beau spécimen...Continuez le beau travail
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With all your cropping Pat this is still a good capture. I agree with what you are saying. When I first started shooting widlife and birds, which I mainly got into photography for, I found that I did need a longer lens. One other thing you need is lots of patience..birds do not sit still very long and are as a rule very skitterish around humans.. keep at it...they are beautiful and worth the effort....gerry
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"The more we come in contact with animals, and observe their behaviour, the more we love them, for we see how great is their care for their young." - philosopher Immanuel Kant
Hey, it's a definitely good start. Better than anything I could have done. My camera just isn't up to it. The colors are great, it is a bit soft on the edges, but that suits the blue bird well. I like it PJ. Ashley
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Thanks for all your lovely comments.
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"You owe it to us all to get on with what you're good at." W.H. AUDEN (1907-1973)
Hello PJ....This is a lovely picture of a very beautiful bird....The colours are fantastic and I like the way you have captured your subject at eye level....Well done PJ...All the best...Mick.
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