Monday, April 8, 2013

Gratitude Monday -- Whiskey Jack

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 I am grateful for this photo of a Whiskey Jack. They don't come to town. We have to go out to the wild to see them. In this case the wild was barely 20 miles out of town, but it was still out.
 Out is good.
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 The day was much bluer than indicated. This was 1/500 at f11 at 1100, for those who may be wondering. I play with film speeds and let the camera make up the rest. I am grateful for that, too.

14 comments:

the Bag Lady said...

I love Whiskey Jacks. (excuse me, Grey Jays) - such friendly camp-robbers! Haven't seen many around here, but we have lots of Blue Jays.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Bag Lady. I like them, too. They remind me of Phil Silvers.

Chris said...

Don't see them much around here either, unless I get up a little higher. My most memorable exchange was with a couple on Mount Si in WA, that were taking hunks of Cliff Bar right out of my fingers!

Leah J. Utas said...

They're brave feeders, Chris.

Crabby McSlacker said...

Wonderful shot!

Not sure I've ever met a Whiskey Jack, but pleased to meet its acquaintance. A handsome fella.

Leah J. Utas said...

Thanks, Crabby.

Tabor said...

The gray jays in Colorado can follow the tourists up and down the trails begging for food.

Leah J. Utas said...

The must be more than used to humans.

messymimi said...

Like Crabby, i don't know that i've ever seen one -- are they like blue jays, always looking to hook something on the sly?

Leah J. Utas said...

Yup. Same family, same M.O., Messymimi.

solarity said...

I've never seen one, of course, only having visited cities in the west. I love his position on the very very top.

Mary Anne in Kentucky

Leah J. Utas said...

Yes, he posed so graciously for me.

Hilary said...

How lovely for you that "out" is so close. How lovely for us that you share your surroundings.

Leah J. Utas said...

It's my pleasure, Hilary. I am so glad my sharing is so appreciated.