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You Are On Your Own 2

Steller?s Jay juvenile and adult

31 total reviews 
Comment from ryleeroo


Wow, these birds are beautiful! I have never heard of them. What a great and focused picture, They are both the focus of the photo with your blurred background! The lighting is perfect, I love their blue color. GREAT job!

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thank you so much Rylee!
Comment from cakemp55


This is such a great and comical capture Pat. Your title is perfect and certainly seems to reflect what is going on. The colours of the feathers on these Stellar Jays is so vibrant. Wonderful clarity, lighting and composition.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thank you very much Chris! I greatly appreciate all of your support!
Comment from michiganmike


Most young birds will continue to "beg" their parents to feed them for as long as the parents will fall for it. A very nice shot that shows this behavior beautifully.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thanks so much Mike! If there are no peanuts, they will come peck on the kitchen window or the patio doors ! I am honored by your six star rating!
Comment from cleo85


This little guy seems very demanding. Its pose is and expression are interesting. The chick does not listen to its mom either. Mom seems consequent and does not obey to her obnoxious kid. Your photo is excellent focused and exposed and has good depth. I enjoy the realism of color and light and the refinement of detail. The family scene is well composed and framed. The birds are perfect placed within the frame. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thank you so much Cleo , the little one did seem to be demanding that the adult feed it. I love these birds!
reply by cleo85 on 27-Jan-2022
    You're very welcome! :o)
Comment from Jewell McChesney


Wow! Love the clarity of the beautiful blue tones in the feathers of your blue jays! The title is perfect and one could imagine many different conversations that could be happening.
Perfect setting, exposure and balance for this entertaining shot!

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thank you very much my friend!
Comment from MKFlood


so cute..i can hear it now..."mom..mom..mom..mom..mom..MOM..MOM...MOM"..i can relate somewhat..lol. cute capture. the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this baby with mouth open to mom bird is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye appealing to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thank you very much Mark! Lol yeah that is about how it went down.
Comment from TDtraditionalart


Great capture of these birds Pat! Their colour is just beautiful. That little one does'nt seem shy about expressing his feelings. I'm glad you made sure he got something to eat anyway...I would have done the same. Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thank you so much Tracy ! I appreciate your support!
Comment from Ana Maria Russo


Wowww! Such a great moment of these birds you've captured! I think mom is feeding her child, but it also looks like she's arguing with him. Loved this!

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thank you very much Ana!
Comment from Brendaartwork18


I like a story and this has it. Both are charming birds and what a beautiful blue. Your timing is good it captures the conversation. The take is balanced and in good focus. Well presented in a dark light.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thank you so much Brenda!
Comment from JirinaInspire



Hi Pat,
Absolutely splendid photograph of these two Jays in a family dispute over nuts.

The so well taken action photograph is making me smile and I admire your effort to mitigate the situation. I have similar situation with hummingbirds; they fight even if they have several feeders available.
Wonderful colors and composition with nice settings.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 16-Jan-2022


reply by the author on 27-Jan-2022
    Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate all of your wonderful support and I am honored by your six star rating!
reply by JirinaInspire on 27-Jan-2022
    My pleasure.