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floralgal (39 months ago | reply)
Incredible wings... majestic, Jim... you really make him look regal!!!!!!
Indrean (39 months ago | reply)
Great shot
hammy15 (39 months ago | reply)
This is one absolutely gorgeous blue jay - perfect timing
hammy15 (39 months ago | reply)
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Laura.Campos (39 months ago | reply)
is the most beautiful bird I've ever seen, amazing photo Jim!
Kamoteus (A New Beginning) (39 months ago | reply)
what a details!
Happyhiker4 (39 months ago | reply)
Again Incredible.
nan2945 (39 months ago | reply)
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checkmate17 (39 months ago | reply)
Wonderful photo! - this shot is just beautiful, so clear and colorful ( AWESOME )
tipper* (39 months ago | reply)
Your shots continue to amaze me; the wings are fabulous.
Nana's Making ♥♥♥♥ Memories (39 months ago | reply)
Absolutely gorgeous image - excellent like always - have a wonderful evening, my friend : ) !
熊.陈美芬.Phan Ly Photography.On/Off (39 months ago | reply)
Wow very beautiful shot,i love it my friend
Jennifer 真泥佛 (39 months ago | reply)
Superb!!!
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Dr. Ilia (39 months ago | reply)
Wonderful capture !!
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ir guy (39 months ago | reply)
very nice shot
Larry Daugherty (39 months ago | reply)
Oh Jim, your shot is awesome!!! This is absolutely amazing!!! Looks like a National Geographic shot to me!!! You should print this one!!! Love the detail!!!!!
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I think Larry says it best, I concur.
javagirl24 (39 months ago | reply)
Phenomenal Jim!!! Just beautiful!
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Phil Armishaw (39 months ago | reply)
Excellent capture, Jim!
sunshadows (39 months ago | reply)
looking for his landing!
just like the jumpers in
vancouver.
he is magnificent!
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Western Images (39 months ago | reply)
absolutely incredible! Great shot!
nikonjim (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! :Love the color.
Lily C. (39 months ago | reply)
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This is just Miraculously Beautiful....
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Lovely....Fantastic....
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Great~
Ash2ash (39 months ago | reply)
Amazing!
champbass2 (39 months ago | reply)
My! Look at that blue!! Gorgeous!
Fionn Luk (39 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful! Wonderful colors and nice details
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Awesome image, Jim... Wonderful motion and composition....
Steve Courson (39 months ago | reply)
Very, very nice shot.
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Best Blue Jay Photograph I've ever seen Jim!! That is Sweeet!!!!
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Alex Chermucsnis (39 months ago | reply)
This bird is wonderful, precious colors!
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ml_thorsteinson (39 months ago | reply)
Another iconic photo!
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Stunning capture~ Bravo~
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emma lagunday (39 months ago | reply)
Beautiful, it's spread wings are so lovely!
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Beautiful shot Jim
amyluong (39 months ago | reply)
Excellent!! Beautiful Jim.
brodmann's 17 (39 months ago | reply)
tack sharp and clear. very nice image
cowboysr1 (39 months ago | reply)
awsome shot. wish i could take pics like that.
Aspenbreeze (39 months ago | reply)
HOLLY MOLLY ... you did it again. This is out of this world good. I love the bird and every litle feather is perfect. Just great Jim.
Phil-Johnston (39 months ago | reply)
pretty spectacular as per usual jim!
Schoonmaker III (39 months ago | reply)
awesome shot, I'm starting to think they're stuffed... LOL Thanks for sharing.
Stephen Oachs (ApertureAcademy.com) (39 months ago | reply)
What fantastic timing -- this is a great action shot and the colors are superb!
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Bleu Nature (39 months ago | reply)
Mon rêve de pouvoir les prendre en vol! Excellente prise de vue, compliments!
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Stunning in-flight capture. Outstanding!
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