Reviews from

Mr. Blue Jay

A blue jay

26 total reviews 
Comment from iPhone7


Nicely done. I am familiar with these birds and this is a very good image of this fellow.

The pose is good and the ambient light is spot on (just a tad bright in the lower right corner but that is not a big thing).

Your after photo work is excellent as you brought out the the details in the feathers, softened the background to emphasize the Jay and cropped to put the bird in perfect position.

Great entry for the contest and I wish you all the best in the judging ~ Steve

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
    Thank you for your praise of this photo and your high rating - I am grateful for both.
Comment from Barbara L.


Excellent sharpness and detail in this superb photo of this blue bird! I like the pose. He stands out so well against the against the soft background. Great entry for the contest! Best of luck!

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
    Thanks so much for your generous review!
Comment from Browncat


A very unusual bird that we don't see in the Midwest. I had to look it up! Excellent focus on the feathers, and the bird's posture makes it easy to identify. The blurred background is ideal. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
    Your kind review is greatly appreciated, thank you!
Comment from cleo85


This is an intriguing close-up portrait. The pose of the bird is interesting. Apparently, the Blue Jay observes intently something below. Your photo is excellent focused and exposed, has good depth and is appropriately treated with mixed media. I appreciate the refinement of detail and the realism of color and light. The bird has a good placement within the frame. The bird-portrait is well composed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
    Many heartfelt thanks for your review!
reply by cleo85 on 22-Feb-2022
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from suffolkbrian


Well good bird photo this,clear defined photo and detail is excellant and dof spot on i like the inclusion of the branch as well,good one for the contest...Brian

 Comment Written 22-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
    Your positive review and high rating are much appreciated, thank you.
reply by suffolkbrian on 23-Feb-2022
    your welcome
Comment from Sohle


Beautiful photo. The lighting was perfect to bring out the vibrant blue in this beautiful bird. I love that the background help make the bird standout.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
    Your comments are greatly appreciated, thank you!
Comment from Claire Genes


Perfect shot. I like how you captured his position. Most of the time it is difficult to take a good shot of birds. The color is striking too.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 22-Feb-2022
    Thank you so much Claire! I greatly appreciate your comments and six star rating!
Comment from Neilnap773


a gorgeous shot of this little fella.The sharpness of your image is stunning and the structure of your presentation has a great balance between subject and backdrop.well done on a great piece of photography

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
    I am very grateful for your generous comments and high rating, thank you so much!
Comment from Ray Gordon


Very nice capture. Beautiful blue and gray coloring. Distinct features, well focused. The framing works fine and too bad we can't hear his song, it would be a rock concert. Good luck in the up coming contest. Ray G.

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
    Thank so much Ray, although you wouldn?t want to hear this guys song?they have an annoying caw that feels like fingernails on a chalkboard. Very distinctive and ugly sounding!
reply by Ray Gordon on 21-Feb-2022
    You are very welcome. Sitting on a rock wall. Ray G.
Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel


That is really very close and clear in every section, very interesting as your angle and position is at the very same high section, so we see this bird in a very different way, with an outstanding natural color combination again as blue and gray is really special again, a great section for this contest, all the best of luck xoxo

 Comment Written 21-Feb-2022


reply by the author on 21-Feb-2022
    Your fine review is very appreciated, thank you so much! xoxo
reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 23-Feb-2022
    You are very welcome - I love it xoxo