Steller’s Jay, Juneau, Alaska – Image 2552

Many people ask me if this Steller’s Jay is really this blue, or did I enhance the color. This photo was shot on slide film, and the reproduction is true to the color on the slide. Photographing the bird on an overcast day in the shade helps accentuate the blue. Light is always more blue on overcast days and in shade. But, in reality these birds are beautifully blue. This photo is available as a print (print number P135). Go to the black bar on the left-hand side of the page and click on prints for different sizes, prices and available images. Camera: Nikon F/5, Lens: 500mm f/4 Nikkor, Film 35mm Velvia slide film.-Mark Kelley