Hello Bluejay! Thanks for visiting my feeder and posing for some photos. You are such a lovely bird to see during the winter. Your blue coloring is striking against the snow.This shot was snapped through a window and you will notice the softening effects of such a shot. Photographers use this as a portrait technique also. My Kodak Easy Share was used with the zoom. I'm wishing I had a telephoto lens for my Canon Rebel XTi and have that on my 'must have' list for next year.
Bird watching becomes important during the winter months because other than tiny feet perching at the feeder and colorful wings gliding to the tree branches, there is hardly any movement outside at all. Birds liven up the winter and make it more user-friendly. :D
Hugs, JJ
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Awesome shot JJ, you need a telephoto, that would bring the little guys up close and personal.
Bob, I do need a telephoto. :D Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Hugs, JJ
I love your new header and of course this little blue bird is pretty! We have also some out here.
I wish you too MERRY CHRISTMAS and a very Happy New Year!
Sue's Daily Photography
Thank you, Susanne. :D I'm glad you are enjoying the bird photos. :D
Happy Holidays to you, dear friend. :D
Hugs, JJ
I love the soft effect on your blue jay! I have a canon rebel xti too! We just bought a teleconverter to extend the range on my 300 mm lens - but not able to master it yet!
JJ excellent photo. I am sure Santa will bring you telephoto lens next year, he sees very well that you will put into a good use!
This is excellent photo of the bluejay. We have them here too, but they don't stay still, lol.
Anna :)
Hi JJ! If that's not the biggest hint for your better half to buy you something you really want for Christmas, I'll eat my hat!
Wishing you and Jeff a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Take Care,
Peter
Shellmo, thank you. :D Aren't bluejays awesome birds!!!
You need to use a tripod with a telephoto lens and your depth of field will be small so you have to be careful where you focus. You may have to take a few shots and then merge them together to have everything in focus. At least, that's what I understand from what I've picked up on the Internet.
Hugs, JJ
Anna, I hope you're right about the telephoto. :D
Bluejays are jumpy and I have to snap a photo from behind the curtain. LOL
Peter, LOL I guess that was a clobber over-the-head hint. LOL
Hugs, JJ
Dear JJ, Merry Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Was wanting to visit here for so long, but couldn't. Running around from State to State on some work here!
Anyways, I recall that I met you first on your blog in January this year and it has been such an eventful meeting with you. I thank you for all your words of friendship and praise.
I also wonder, so fast the next winter has come! Awesome the way time passes by. Namaste and Love.
Thank you, beautiful Swahilya!!! It has been almost a year and how did December appear so fast? :D
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!! Have the BEST year ever in 2009.
I have enjoyed your wisdom and friendship. :D
Hugs, JJ
Lovely photo. I have to say, I'm totally addicted to the telephoto lens for my EOS Rebel! I'm getting horribly spoiled!
Kia ora JJ,
Lovely! The Blue Jays and Cardinals were always such a delight. This is a wonderful treat. Christmas Eve here in New Zealand so let me be the first to wish you a Happy Christmas Eve!
Aroha,
Robb
Lana, ooh, I must hop over to your blog!!! :D Thank you. :D
Happy Holidays. :D
Robb, a very blessed holiday season to you, dear friend. I'm glad you enjoyed seeing the bluejay. What a lovely thing to see outside this time of year. Don't you loooove Christmas. :D
We're socked in with a snowstorm. And another one's on the way.
Hugs, JJ
He simply glows in the photo with such subtle color shadings. Another great photo.
Thank you, Suzanne. The bluejay does have beautiful coloring. You can imagine what a feast for the eyes it is. :D
JJ, I love your photography. You're getting me hooked on the idea of taking photographs. What's a good starter camera for a novice.
I love my Canon Rebel XTi, Rick. You have more versatility to experiment with a camera like the Rebel. Cool that you're getting hooked on snapping photos. I love nature and being able to capture it in my own way. :D
More recent Rebels have Image Stabilization but I use a tripod.
Go check out Betterphoto.com and notice what cameras are used with the subject matter you are interested in capturing.
Jeff takes great photos with his point and shoot Canon Power Shot A 590 IS. I use a Kodak Easy Share and am not all that impressed with it but it takes great sky photos and I love the Great Lakes sunrise and sunset shots.
Merry Christmas!!!
Hugs, JJ
JJ This is such a fantastic shot! How lucky of you indeed to have such a pretty one visit the bird feeder!
Anyway have a great holiday and all the best to you and yours!!!
Evita
Thank you, Evita. :D Happy Holidays, dear friend. :D
Hugs, JJ
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to you & your family !
Lovely snow photos ! Looks really cold ...... A beautiful Bluejay bringing joy to your festive season !
I am having a wet & hot Christmas here !
JH
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Jinhui, Happy Holidays!!!
We have a blizzard moving in so more snow photos are on the way. :D
I'm happy you enjoyed the winter bluejay photo. :D
Hugs, JJ
just love this shot JJ!!
so magestically seated with feet perched firm. doesn't it resonate,"be firmly rooted"?
loved your new look on the blog--such a cute picture!!
season's greetings to an endless season.....
JJ:
What a great shot of that little Bluejay. Never saw anything like it.
I can't wait until you get your new telephoto.
Happy trails.
Merging Point, thank you, doll. :D I love your perception of the photos you see. :D You are an amazing person.
May we enjoy an endless season of visiting each other's blogs. :D
Thank you!!!
Swu, thank you. :D I'm anxiously awaiting the time I have a telephoto lens. What a great time that will be when I can hone in on critters and their expressions. :D
Hugs, JJ
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