Title
Don't take that Picture
Artist
Bruce Bley
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This blue jay was perched on a tree limb in front of our house. He looked at me as if he really didn't want his picture taken.
The Blue Jay has a pronounced crest on the head, a crown of feathers, which may be raised or lowered according to the bird's mood. When excited or aggressive, the crest may be fully raised. When frightened, the crest bristles outwards, brush like. When the bird is feeding among other jays or resting, the crest is flattened to the head.
Its plumage is lavender-blue to mid-blue in the crest, back, wings, and tail, and its face is white. The underside is off-white and the neck is collared with black which extends to the sides of the head. The wing primaries and tail are strongly barred with black, sky-blue and white. The bill, legs, and eyes are all black. Males and females are nearly identical, but the male is a little larger.
I hope you have enjoyed this photograph. You can see more of my work on my homepage in the various galleries I have created. Thank you for visiting and please come back.
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December 18th, 2013
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Comments (40)
Steve Purnell
This is a wonderful image Bruce.f/l/fb/t
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind comment and promotions, Steve. I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Teresa, Thank you so much for the feature in the group "In Gods Eyes". I am very grateful for the honor.
Darlene Kwiatkowski
Love the "look" ... This little guy has attitude for sure! Nice catch! fv :)
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Darlene. I tried to get him to smile, but he was not cooperating on this day. Lol.
Bruce Bley
Hi Jim, Thank you for the feature in the group "Comfortable Art - LIMIT 2 Per Day". I am very grateful for the honor and your continued support of my work.
Bruce Bley
Ella, Thank you for the feature in the group "Nature Wildlife Sunsets and Sunrises". I sincerely appreciate the honor.
Nava Jo Thompson
Bruce---sometimes I wish FAA were like Facebook --- and I could do a 'like' under other comments---I would agree with Rosanne. At least in my yard--the Jays have attitude---this is a great capture. Love it-- :) lvf
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Nava Jo. I am very grateful. I also want to thank you for the Like and vote.
Bruce Bley
Chrsiann, Thank you for the feature in the group "Weekly FUN For ALL Mediums SUBJECT BIRDS". I sincerely appreciate it.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the feature in the group "PhotosRUS", Anastasia. I am very grateful for the honor.
Bruce Bley
Thank you for the kind and gracious comment, Sandi. I wish I knew what was going through his mind. Thank you for the L.
Sandi Mikuse
Wonderful of you to feed the little feathered ones, Bruce. I do too! The least he could do is pose for a photo for you! You got a great shot of this little guy! Love it! L
Angela Davies
Just love this fluffed up, grumpy face! LF
Bruce Bley replied:
Thank you so much, Angela. I am glad you enjoyed this photograph. Thank you for the L.