2010.10.13

Steller's Jay at Porcupine Campground, vicinity Hope, Alaska

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Taken September 20, 2009.  EXIF info:

Camera = Fujifilm FinePix S602 Zoom
# Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 10/2200 second ===> 1/220 second ===> 0.00455 second
# Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 280/100 ===> ƒ/2.8
# Exposure Program = normal program (2)
# ISO Speed Ratings = 200
# EXIF Version = 0220
# Original Date/Time = 2009:09:20 11:05:27
# Digitization Date/Time = 2009:09:20 11:05:27
# Components Configuration = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
# Compressed Bits per Pixel = 15/10 ===> 1.5
# Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 780/100
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/222.86 second
# Aperture Value (APEX) = 300/100
Aperture = ƒ/2.83
# Brightness (APEX) = 484/100
Brightness = 28.64 foot-lambert
# Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/100 ===> 0
# Max Aperture Value (APEX) = 300/100 ===> 3
Max Aperture = ƒ/2.83
# Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
# Light Source / White Balance = unknown (0)
# Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 4680/100 mm ===> 46.8 mm

South-central Alaska doesn't have a huge diversity of birds, but an encounter with a Steller's Jay (Cyanocitta stelleri) is always memorable.

David 

2010.10.04

Magpie along the Alaska Highway, vicinity Champagne, Yukon

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Taken September 7, 2010.  EXIF info:

Camera = Canon D30
# Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/200 second ===> 0.005 second
# Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 56/10 ===> ƒ/5.6
# Exposure Program = landscape mode (8)
# ISO Speed Ratings = 250
# EXIF Version = 0221
# Original Date/Time = 2010:09:07 12:32:35
# Digitization Date/Time = 2010:09:07 12:32:35
# Components Configuration = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
# Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 500948/65536
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/200 second
# Aperture Value (APEX) = 325770/65536
Aperture = ƒ/5.6
# Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/3 ===> 0
# Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
# Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 168/1 mm ===> 168 mm

This Black-billed Magpie (Pica pica) hung around 10 feet/three meters away for 20 minutes or so while I was at a rest area.  I think it was waiting for me to feed it.



David 

2010.09.28

Jonesville Mine Road at Eska, vicinity Sutton, Alaska

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Taken September 25, 2010.  EXIF info:

Camera = Canon D30
# Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/200 second ===> 0.005 second
# Lens F-Number / F-Stop = 63/10 ===> ƒ/6.3
# Exposure Program = landscape mode (8)
# ISO Speed Ratings = 400
# EXIF Version = 0221
# Original Date/Time = 2010:09:25 13:14:18
# Digitization Date/Time = 2010:09:25 13:14:18
# Components Configuration = 0x01,0x02,0x03,0x00 / YCbCr
# Shutter Speed Value (APEX) = 500948/65536
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/200 second
# Aperture Value (APEX) = 348042/65536
Aperture = ƒ/6.3
# Exposure Bias (EV) = 0/3 ===> 0
# Metering Mode = pattern / multi-segment (5)
# Flash = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
# Focal Length = 300/1 mm ===> 300 mm

The age old question "Why did the ptarmigan cross the road?" in action.  These are beautiful birds, and not often so closely approached.



David