Nature Merritt Island and Canaveral Nat. Seashore

Merritt Island and Canaveral Nat. Seashore · 08:38 AM

Here are a few more from our last stop before we get to the Key West. The blue bird is a Florida Scrub Jay, an endangered species and only found in Florida. We were really pleased to have seen him.

jnguyen · 02-21-2013, 08:46 AM

It looks like you are in bird paradise. Do you know the name of the blue bird in the last photo? I bet the the sunset and sunrise are also spectacular. I look forward to seeing more photos of your Florida adventure.

tessfully · 02-21-2013, 09:42 AM

A really enjoyable series Susan! You must have felt like you were in paradise with so many wonderful and diverse birds to shoot. Keep them coming!

slowpez · 02-21-2013, 09:55 AM

Originally posted by jnguyen

It looks like you are in bird paradise. Do you know the name of the blue bird in the last photo? I bet the the sunset and sunrise are also spectacular. I look forward to seeing more photos of your Florida adventure.

It is a Florida Scrub Jay. There were definitely lots of birds to shoot.

Originally posted by tessfully

A really enjoyable series Susan! You must have felt like you were in paradise with so many wonderful and diverse birds to shoot. Keep them coming!

Thanks Tess.

fotogaffer · 02-21-2013, 03:26 PM

Nice series. Congrats on the scrub jay and on getting such a nice capture of one as well!

**manishved** · 02-21-2013, 03:31 PM

Very nice series...what was the equipment used?

slowpez · 02-21-2013, 04:03 PM

Originally posted by fotogaffer

Nice series. Congrats on the scrub jay and on getting such a nice capture of one as well!

Thanks. One of our goal was that scrub jay.

Originally posted by manishved

Very nice series...what was the equipment used?

K-5 and the DA 300mm. It has turned out to be a nice combo.

**Dice** · 02-21-2013, 08:24 PM

You've got that lens dialed in! The first 3 are really excellent. And I love the jay...you captured the attitude of that one perfectly.

**Bob Harris** · 02-21-2013, 10:05 PM

I'm not sure if it is exactly the same, but we do have a blue scrub jay in CA, they are a bit inquisitive and mischievous to say the least. I really enjoyed seeing the full color photos Susan, quite beautiful and sharp.

**Sailor** · 02-22-2013, 06:32 AM

What an enjoyable series, Susan - each shot is crisp, perfectly focused and colorful. The ibis made me smile as these birds always do. I barely know one bird from another, but I do think of blue jays as being ugly brutes. This little guy's pretty cute.

Jer

**tranq78** · 02-22-2013, 07:41 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Here are a few more from our last stop before we get to the Key West. The blue bird is a Florida Scrub Jay, an endangered species and only found in Florida. We were really pleased to have seen him.

Those are really nice images. I like the first, third & fourth ones best. Congratulations.

slowpez · 02-22-2013, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by Dice

You've got that lens dialed in! The first 3 are really excellent. And I love the jay...you captured the attitude of that one perfectly.

Thanks Dice. I appreciate the kind comments.

Originally posted by Bob Harris

I'm not sure if it is exactly the same, but we do have a blue scrub jay in CA, they are a bit inquisitive and mischievous to say the least. I really enjoyed seeing the full color photos Susan, quite beautiful and sharp.

The scrub jay found in the west is considered a different bird Bob. This particular one is found only in Florida I believe. Thanks for stopping by.

Originally posted by Sailor

What an enjoyable series, Susan - each shot is crisp, perfectly focused and colorful. The ibis made me smile as these birds always do. I barely know one bird from another, but I do think of blue jays as being ugly brutes. This little guy's pretty cute.
Jer

You misjudge the bluejay Jer. The feathers of those guys blow me away. Blue colors like that are so rare in nature. The scrub jay, while not as colorful is awfully cute.

Originally posted by tranq78

Those are really nice images. I like the first, third & fourth ones best. Congratulations.

Thank you tranq.

GeoJerry · 02-22-2013, 06:27 PM

These are just excellent! I really like #1 and #3 especially. The color and sharpness on #3 are superb.

slowpez · 02-23-2013, 08:29 AM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

These are just excellent! I really like #1 and #3 especially. The color and sharpness on #3 are superb.

Thanks GeoJerry. Appreciate it.

**LaurenOE** · 02-23-2013, 08:30 AM

Very nice! One of the places I like to shoot!

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02-21-2013, 08:46 AM	#2
jnguyen Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Bellingham, WA Posts: 446	It looks like you are in bird paradise. Do you know the name of the blue bird in the last photo? I bet the the sunset and sunrise are also spectacular. I look forward to seeing more photos of your Florida adventure.

02-21-2013, 09:42 AM	#3
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	A really enjoyable series Susan! You must have felt like you were in paradise with so many wonderful and diverse birds to shoot. Keep them coming!

02-21-2013, 09:55 AM	#4
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by jnguyen It looks like you are in bird paradise. Do you know the name of the blue bird in the last photo? I bet the the sunset and sunrise are also spectacular. I look forward to seeing more photos of your Florida adventure. It is a Florida Scrub Jay. There were definitely lots of birds to shoot. Originally posted by tessfully A really enjoyable series Susan! You must have felt like you were in paradise with so many wonderful and diverse birds to shoot. Keep them coming! Thanks Tess.

02-21-2013, 03:26 PM	#5
fotogaffer Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Niagara Region, Ontario, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 716	Nice series. Congrats on the scrub jay and on getting such a nice capture of one as well!

02-21-2013, 03:31 PM	#6
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Very nice series...what was the equipment used?

02-21-2013, 04:03 PM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by fotogaffer Nice series. Congrats on the scrub jay and on getting such a nice capture of one as well! Thanks. One of our goal was that scrub jay. Originally posted by manishved Very nice series...what was the equipment used? K-5 and the DA 300mm. It has turned out to be a nice combo.

02-21-2013, 08:24 PM	#8
Dice Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Emeryville, CA Posts: 1,122	You've got that lens dialed in! The first 3 are really excellent. And I love the jay...you captured the attitude of that one perfectly.

02-21-2013, 10:05 PM	#9
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	I'm not sure if it is exactly the same, but we do have a blue scrub jay in CA, they are a bit inquisitive and mischievous to say the least. I really enjoyed seeing the full color photos Susan, quite beautiful and sharp.

02-22-2013, 06:32 AM	#10
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	What an enjoyable series, Susan - each shot is crisp, perfectly focused and colorful. The ibis made me smile as these birds always do. I barely know one bird from another, but I do think of blue jays as being ugly brutes. This little guy's pretty cute. Jer

02-22-2013, 07:41 AM	#11
tranq78 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,005	Originally posted by slowpez Here are a few more from our last stop before we get to the Key West. The blue bird is a Florida Scrub Jay, an endangered species and only found in Florida. We were really pleased to have seen him. Those are really nice images. I like the first, third & fourth ones best. Congratulations.

02-22-2013, 08:19 AM	#12
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dice You've got that lens dialed in! The first 3 are really excellent. And I love the jay...you captured the attitude of that one perfectly. Thanks Dice. I appreciate the kind comments. Originally posted by Bob Harris I'm not sure if it is exactly the same, but we do have a blue scrub jay in CA, they are a bit inquisitive and mischievous to say the least. I really enjoyed seeing the full color photos Susan, quite beautiful and sharp. The scrub jay found in the west is considered a different bird Bob. This particular one is found only in Florida I believe. Thanks for stopping by. Originally posted by Sailor What an enjoyable series, Susan - each shot is crisp, perfectly focused and colorful. The ibis made me smile as these birds always do. I barely know one bird from another, but I do think of blue jays as being ugly brutes. This little guy's pretty cute. Jer You misjudge the bluejay Jer. The feathers of those guys blow me away. Blue colors like that are so rare in nature. The scrub jay, while not as colorful is awfully cute. Originally posted by tranq78 Those are really nice images. I like the first, third & fourth ones best. Congratulations. Thank you tranq.

02-22-2013, 06:27 PM	#13
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158	These are just excellent! I really like #1 and #3 especially. The color and sharpness on #3 are superb.

02-23-2013, 08:29 AM	#14
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462 Original Poster	Originally posted by GeoJerry These are just excellent! I really like #1 and #3 especially. The color and sharpness on #3 are superb. Thanks GeoJerry. Appreciate it.

02-23-2013, 08:30 AM	#15
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	Very nice! One of the places I like to shoot!