Jays

We took a trip to Turkey in May, and saw these guys while we were visiting the ruins at Ephesus.

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They're a common bird here in Europe, but very pretty. You had some difficult light, but you handled it well. Very nice shots.

3 and 4 are my favorites.

Well done and thanks for sharing a bird we don't see much of.

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #16086161
They're a common bird here in Europe, but very pretty. You had some difficult light, but you handled it well. Very nice shots.

Thanks. Mid-day certainly isn't the best time to shoot birds on marble, but sometimes you have to take what you get. The processing got a little easier once I realized those weren't shadows being cast by their bills.

Jaylee wrote in post #16089115
3 and 4 are my favorites.

Thanks.

2n10 wrote in post #16089420
Well done and thanks for sharing a bird we don't see much of.

Glad you enjoyed them. Common birds can be interesting when you're someplace new. OTOH they can be House Sparrows, Starlings, and Collared-doves.