Blue Jay

ISO 1250 — 400 mm — ƒ9 — 1/1000 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A close-up of a blue jay perched on a curved metal bar against a soft green, out-of-focus background. The bird’s blue, white, and black feathers are clearly detailed; he's tilting his head slightly to the side while gripping the bar with his claws.

Long-Tailed Tit

ISO 3200 — 400 mm — ƒ9 — 1/2000 s

Canon R7 + RF 100–400 mm ƒ5.6–8 IS USM
A small, long-tailed tit with soft gray and white plumage perches on a lichen-dusted branch against a blurred green background. The bird faces forward, looking slightly down on us; its eyes are outlined bright red.