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Edge of the Perch

Here is a sharp image of a Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). I’m not entirely sure what it was preparing to do, though it likely dropped to the ground a moment later.

If you're enchanted by images of blue jays and other captivating corvids, dive into my photo gallery for a visual treat! Take a peek:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #corvids #BlueJay

"A Blue Jay stands poised on the edge of a weathered wooden surface, its body angled as if caught mid‑decision—half ready to leap, half intent on whatever has captured its attention below. The bird’s head tilts downward, crest slightly lowered, giving the impression of sharp focus and quiet calculation.

Its plumage is a tapestry of blues: soft sky‑blue along the back, deeper cobalt across the wings, and bold black barring that forms crisp, geometric patterns. The white patches on its face and throat glow against the darker markings, creating a mask‑like contrast that makes the eye appear bright and alert.

The tail is lifted high, fanned just enough to show the alternating bands of blue, black, and white. Sunlight catches the feathers, revealing their fine texture—each one edged with delicate detail.

Behind the bird, the background dissolves into a smooth blur of muted browns and greens, making the Blue Jay the unmistakable center of attention. The shallow depth of field gives the scene a sense of intimacy, as if the viewer is standing only inches away, sharing a quiet moment with a restless, intelligent creature.

The photograph bears the signature “© Swede’s Photographs” in the upper right corner, a subtle mark that doesn’t distract from the bird’s commanding presence." - Microsoft Copilot — "A Blue Jay stands poised on the edge of a weathered wooden surface, its body angled as if caught mid‑decision—half ready to leap, half intent on whatever has captured its attention below. The bird’s head tilts downward, crest slightly lowered, giving the impression of sharp focus and quiet calculation. Its plumage is a tapestry of blues: soft sky‑blue along the back, deeper cobalt across the wings, and bold black barring that forms crisp, geometric patterns. The white patches on its face and throat glow against the darker markings, creating a mask‑like contrast that makes the eye appear bright and alert. The tail is lifted high, fanned just enough to show the alternating bands of blue, black, and white. Sunlight catches the feathers, revealing their fine texture—each one edged with delicate detail. Behind the bird, the background dissolves into a smooth blur of muted browns and greens, making the Blue Jay the unmistakable center of attention. The shallow depth of field gives the scene a sense of intimacy, as if the viewer is standing only inches away, sharing a quiet moment with a restless, intelligent creature. The photograph bears the signature “© Swede’s Photographs” in the upper right corner, a subtle mark that doesn’t distract from the bird’s commanding presence." - Microsoft Copilot

Swede’s Photographs

@Swede1952@universeodon.com · 3 hours ago

Edge of the Perch

Here is a sharp image of a Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata). I’m not entirely sure what it was preparing to do, though it likely dropped to the ground a moment later.

If you're enchanted by images of blue jays and other captivating corvids, dive into my photo gallery for a visual treat! Take a peek:

https://swede1952-photographs.pixels.com

#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #corvids #BlueJay

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George Steffanos

@GSteffanos@mstdn.social · 18 hours ago

October ridge walk, Regicides Trail, West Rock State Park, Woodbridge, Connecticut. October 21, 2024, 1:53 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #autumn #October #forest #autumnvibes #mountains

Beneath a deep blue cloudless sky we are walking along the crest of a mountain through a sun-drenched forest of hardwoods ablaze in dazzling golds, yellows and oranges. The forest floor is a liberally strewn with boulders and stones and clusters of golden brown grass. This is all softened by a colorful blanket of freshly fallen leaves. Through the trees we can see a valley several hundred feet below with a large pond, more autumn forest and a few buildings.

George Steffanos

@GSteffanos@mstdn.social · 18 hours ago

October ridge walk, Regicides Trail, West Rock State Park, Woodbridge, Connecticut. October 21, 2024, 1:53 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #autumn #October #forest #autumnvibes #mountains

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George Steffanos

@GSteffanos@mstdn.social · yesterday

Colorful retreating clouds sunset, Woodtick Recreation Area, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. November 25, 2019, 4:28 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #autumn #forest #sunset #sunsetphotography #lake

We are standing on the shore of a lake. A line of tall trees of varying heights runs across a narrow peninsula which stands between us and the rest of the lake. There is a low ridge behind them across the lake. Trees, peninsula and ridge are all silhouetted against the sunset. The sky is cloudy, but clearing along the western horizon. There is a patch of gold where the sun is setting. The bottoms of the clouds covering most of the sky are painted pink and blue violet. Trees and sky are reflected in the slightly rippled waters of the small cove in front of us.

George Steffanos

@GSteffanos@mstdn.social · yesterday

Colorful retreating clouds sunset, Woodtick Recreation Area, Scoville Reservoir, Wolcott, Connecticut. November 25, 2019, 4:28 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #autumn #forest #sunset #sunsetphotography #lake

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George Steffanos

@GSteffanos@mstdn.social · 4 days ago

Tranquil sunset. New Britain Reservoir, Southington, Connecticut. July 18, 2018, 8:16 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #summer #forest #sunset #sunsetphotography #lake #summertime

Beneath a very pale blue sky about half filled with small puffy clouds, the sun has set behind a low wooded ridge across a large lake. Its rays are painting the bottoms of clouds near the horizon light yellow and pale pink. A rocky peninsula juts out into the lake from right to left in front of us, creating a small cove that mirrors the sky on its gently rippled surface. In the foreground are tall water grasses and leafy plants growing just offshore. A few trees and shrubs are growing along the top of the peninsula, the sides of which are mostly covered by dense leafy underbrush. Everything pictured except the sky and the lake are partially silhouetted in the evening light.

George Steffanos

@GSteffanos@mstdn.social · 4 days ago

Tranquil sunset. New Britain Reservoir, Southington, Connecticut. July 18, 2018, 8:16 PM.

#hiking #photography #outdoors #landscapephotography #nature #Connecticut #summer #forest #sunset #sunsetphotography #lake #summertime

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World Beauty :verified:

@world_beauty@universeodon.com · last week

Tardigrade in Moss
Credits: Science Source Images
#nature #space #astrophotography

Donncha

@donncha@inphotos.org · 5 days ago

Waders Descend on Harper’s Island

Photograph of a large flock of wading birds in flight coming in to land at Harper's Island in Cork Harbour, County Cork. Dozens of birds with pale undersides and dark-striped wings fill the frame at various heights, while a dense group of darker waders stands in shallow water below. The background shows calm water and a blurred green and brown shoreline.

It was my first time visiting Harper’s Island and unfortunately no birds came anywhere near any of the hides, but I loved to see flocks of birds swoop through the air in synchronised flight.

Aperture	ƒ/6.3
Camera	ILCE-7RM5
Focal length	600mm
ISO	800
Shutter speed	1/2000s

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