I'm using Adobe Lightroom now (next to buying my Canon, it's the best thing I've done for my photos), and things are picking up with the photo editing. I'm actually only three months behind in the edits now! I came across more blue jay photos which are better than my last blue jay post. They still are not great (I posted the best one here). But when a photograph makes me chuckle or remember a day, then it is post-worthy. All of these qualify.
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Cyanocitta cristata
Blue Jays are difficult for me to photograph. They feed on the ground and fly off with my slightest movement, unlike the redpolls and chickadees who will feed with me standing right next to them. On the ground, you need more light so my photos are dark. With editing, I can get a poor image. Even though they come around to the feeders often, I find I'm never prepared for them because of their quick movements. But these five shots were good enough to post and show their boisterous personality.
These photos were taken in November 2010 and are still the best shots of them that I have this season. They are nearly impossible to photograph in the summer because they stay in the woods (unless they are squabbling with somebody and happen to fly by).
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Be sure to click on the photos to see the squirrel lips.
I really enjoy seeing his tiny little feet holding the sunflower seeds while he cracks them open.
The effects of overeating.
Not a good photo by any means, but fun. I bought about 10 lbs of peanuts for the squirrels and birds. Squirrels won't touch them yet. I figure a Vermont red squirrel has no idea what a peanut is.
My best blue jay photos so far. Dumb luck. The more I learn about photography, the worse I feel my photos are.
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