California Scrub Jay

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That birds are descended from the dinosaurs seems more evident in some birds than others and the Scrub Jay is one of them for me-I can picture its great-great grandfather velociraptor in this image.

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Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 700 mm; 1/500 at f10, +2/3 EV; ISO 800

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Not sure that velociraptors had such adorably floofy butts, though I do see what you mean and agree that some birds evoke dinosaurs more than others. That direct stare would be most menacing if I was a bug or nestling. The colors and textures look fantastic, too. Is this a very big crop? The eye looks a tad softer than some other bits and so might have locked slightly off line. A fun and energetic image though.

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Hi Allen
I am just glad Scrub Jay is only a few inches high. Great feather detail and eye contact.
Peter

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Very nice sharpness and detail with excellent colors. I love the natural-looking complexity of the perch and the lovely BG.

He is mooning you. Without a doubt.

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Very nice, Allen. I like the head turn with the direct look a lot. Nice perch as well.

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Personally I like this a LOT!

Subject is so nicely engaged with you - love it!

minor distraction - the two leaves at the bottom - lighten then a little perhaps ?

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