Here’s another one from the top of Sandia Crest. As the day was winding down, this beautiful Steller’s Jay landed on this branch as the evening light shown upon it from behind. Using a little bit of fill flash, I managed to show some detail in the bird while still retaining the backlit feeling.

Adult Steller's Jay Backlit on a Perch Against a Blue Background, Sandia Crest, Cibola National Forest, New Mexico, United States.

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