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AJ ­ Montgomery
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Sep 04, 2006 19:51 |  #1

A few from the backyard this afternoon:

Hairy Woodpecker

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Hairy Woodpecker
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Black-capped Chickadee
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Finch
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Stellar's Jay
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Sep 04, 2006 20:02 |  #2

Very nice series AJ. The second and third are a bit hot on the fill-in.


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Sep 04, 2006 20:48 |  #3

i would have to agree love the jay though




  
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Sep 05, 2006 11:41 |  #4

Thanks for the comments you two.


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Sep 05, 2006 17:29 |  #5

Very good series. Well done. :-)


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Sep 05, 2006 18:56 |  #6

The first shot works for me . I like the last shot as well but I think 10% less shadow and cropping to remove the bottom part of the perch (wood) could bring out more in the shot.


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Sep 06, 2006 01:39 |  #7

Nice series of photos, i like the finch the most, good work.


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Sep 06, 2006 04:59 |  #8

the first one is gorgeous


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Sep 06, 2006 11:19 |  #9

Thank you all for the kind comments and thank you Gary for the constructive suggestion. I will attempt your idea and see how it plays out.


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Sep 06, 2006 15:11 |  #10

Nice series - I remember the jays from Canada and it was good to see one again.


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Sep 10, 2006 10:20 |  #11

Thanks for looking in dewmuw, glad I could bring you a memory . . .


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