Comment from JirinaInspire
Beautiful photograph of the bird that is familiar with you and showing off so nicely.
Great background of the autumn leaves even with the snow already on its way. Thank you for sharing Pat.

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Thank you so much my friend! Hope all is well with you!

reply by JirinaInspire on 05-Nov-2023

Thank you for asking Pat, that is so kind of you. We are well but you are not posting as much. I hope everything is good with you too.

Comment from Sgoolsby
What a beautiful shot of the little guy preening. Crisp and clear and beautiful yellow backdrop with an un obstrusted view. Great shot!!

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Thank you so much ! I appreciate your awesome review and I am honored by your six stars!

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very sweet and endearing photo presented here of this lovely bird resting and preening her beautiful wing. Your background highlights her perfectly. Thank you for sharing

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Thank you very much Maureen!

Comment from MKFlood
the bird says "hmmm i thought i put on deodorant this morning!" lol..cute capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this bird checking out under wing is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Thanks very much Mark!

Comment from Ray Gordon
Pat, what a wonderful capture of this Steller's Jay preening. Excellent focus and good depth of field. I can almost smell the snow coming. Very nice show. Ray

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Thank you so very much Ray! I appreciate your lovely review and I am honored by your six star rating!

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Pat,
A beautiful picture of this Stella Jay perched in a Roan tree as it's preens it's wing feathers. The light catching the blue iridescence on the feathers while also sparkling in it's eye. The golden blurred background makes a beautiful contrast to the Jays dark plumage. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting taken with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Thank you very much Susan!

reply by Susan F. M. T. on 05-Nov-2023

Pat,
I've been missing your daily pictures.
I hope you are keeping well.
Susan

Comment from suffolkbrian
Such a good bird shot Pat and its a bit like sange and her view of bird studys in as much as she knew her subjects behaviour which is why she got good photos as such and this one reminds me of that,good use of dof as well...Brian

 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Thank you so much Brian! I appreciate your support!

reply by suffolkbrian on 05-Nov-2023

your welcome

Comment from nikman
Another good looking nature image presented here! Your classical and fine composition gives us a lovely look at that beautiful bird cleansing itself. Exposure and sharpness are fine. Well taken!

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 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Thanks very much!

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan
A wonderful capture. Nice to see the feathered grace in its purest form, a bird in its natural habitat. The light, colours and the framing are perfect. Thanks for sharing!

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 Comment Written 15-Oct-2023

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2023

Thank you so much!