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Optical Illusion

Blue jay

15 total reviews 
Comment from helvi2


Hi LeeAnn, I wish there were more optical illusions like this! Thanks for sharing that bit of knowledge. This is a beautiful shot of a Blue Jay.Love how we get to see the whole back of the bird and see all that color. I like the turned head too. Free of a background we're totally focused on the bird. The only thing missing in this shot is antlers. Lol Sorry about that! This is a great shot with great lighting and focus! Good luck in the contest! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
    thanks for the great review, Nancy; I?m quite sure you could put a lovely pair of antlers on his head-lol! :)
reply by helvi2 on 07-Apr-2023
    I could put antlers on his head, butt the only onesI have are moose antlers.
    Lol :o)
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Yeah!
That happens frequently with the effect of light on various types of color and our perception of such color,LeeAnn!
( It reminds me of why Black isn't really the most effective color for nocturnal camouflage! )
All that aside-That's a fine looking picture of this 'jay,my friend!
'Good Show'!
~Sean

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
    Thanks so very much, Sean! :)
reply by Sean T Phelan on 06-Apr-2023
    Absolutely,LeeAnn!
Comment from Dione1


Gorgeous composition, texture, contrast, and colors! I enjoy the texture of both the branch and the bird, and how that the bird's wings mesh together in a pleasant to look at yet visually confusing way.

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 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
    thank you!
Comment from alaskapat


Well look at that ! I believe that this is the finest shot of a blue Jay that I have seen posted here!
Spot on focus, this image is sharp and clear, exposure is perfect, colors and tones appear natural.
Beautiful pose allowing such a good look at this blue Jay, I like the dead branch it has landed on . The black background works perfectly to emphasize the bird!
Beautiful work LeeAnn! Best wishes to you in his contest!

 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
    Thanks so very much for the great compliment, Pat, I should add that I shot this through the kitchen window as this jay perched on the snag I have secured to the deck railing, so I was really pleased how well it came out! Thanks also for the great review which is also very much appreciated!
reply by alaskapat on 07-Apr-2023
    Wow ! It?s amazing that it was shot through the window! This is a beautiful shot ! Good luck to you!
Comment from jbravo46


I had a feeling this was one of yours. You do such a nice job with this kind of shot. The color and details are spot on as they say. Nice profile shot of a very pretty bird.

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 Comment Written 26-Mar-2023


reply by the author on 06-Apr-2023
    thanks so much, that was so nice of you to say that! :) LeeAnn