blue jay perched seed covered railing golden hour

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A close-up, side-profile shot of a Blue Jay (Cyanocitta cristata) perched on a wooden deck railing that is covered in birdseed. The bird is beautifully backlit by the warm, low light of the golden hour, which illuminates its blue tail feathers and crest. The jay is in sharp focus, set against a vibrant, out-of-focus background of green and golden-yellow foliage, creating a soft bokeh effect.