Stellar Jay

MTS · #1 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 06:44 AM

Photographers Comments
These birds are a little wary but a kick to watch- very personable characters.

ukhero · #2 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 03:39 PM

Hi Mary he looks a proud chap... Have you put a filter on this or is it a little noisy?? Good framing but a touch soft..

MTS · #3 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 03:49 PM

Thanks Nik for your comments- I am having trouble getting a sharp image of these fellows- they come in early in the morning and combibned with the very gray winter weather and their dark coloing I am struggling. Did try to salvage this one with some photoshop work but agree that it wasn't too sucessfull. Guess I will just need to be patient and see if I can get them in some good light.

ukhero · #4 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 04:09 PM

I have had a play may i post it up here?

MTS · #5 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 04:20 PM

Absolutely-

ukhero · #6 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 04:27 PM

Hope you like it

MTS · #7 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 04:59 PM

Thanks- what did you do??????

ukhero · #8 (**permalink**) 11-02-2008, 05:06 PM

i sharpened it adjusted the contrast and exposure a little and then used an image clean filter to remove some of the noise. This was a low quality copy of your image and you should have much more effect on your image than the one I used... But I hope it gives you an idea...

fayswon · #9 (**permalink**) 12-02-2008, 02:24 AM

aside from the noise, Mary...I really like this. I like the soft light, making for interesting drama..but iffy for quality..removing the noise gives a lift. interesting pose..has a slight discombobulated look, like, "Where am I?" Got some really nice light in the eye. Love that dash of paint on his forehead!!!

Joseph Carmichael · #10 (**permalink**) 12-02-2008, 04:15 AM

Firstly from what I can see, Nik has done a fine job on your little bird Mary?
Nice fellow, love those fearhers on his chin.....can't say that I ever seen one tho.

Cheers,