Cyndy Eng Earns January Photo of the Month Award for Crow and Rainbow Image

The January 2025 Eastside Audubon Photographer of the Month honor goes to Cyndy Eng for her striking photograph of an American Crow against a vibrant rainbow backdrop. The image was taken near the University of Washington's Montlake Parking Lot in December of 2024.

Cyndy recounts taking the shot: "I was returning to my car after a rain shower when I noticed a rainbow. I was pretty excited, but realized I only had my 200-600 mm lens with me. So when I tried to take a photo, I only got a small segment of the rainbow. Crows started to fly in my direction to the tree on my right. I decided to try and get photos of them crossing in front of the rainbow. My shutter speed was low, so I didn't get as many clear ones as I had been hoping for, but sometimes one is just enough."

To See More of Cyndy Eng’s Work

For those interested in exploring more of Cyndy Eng’s photography, visit her Instagram page: @cynthetic.

**Photo Details**
Sony A1 camera paired with a 200-600mm lens, ISO 320, f/6.3, and a shutter speed of 1/1250.

About the Eastside Audubon Photograph of the Month Award

The Photo of the Month award was instituted to recognize the work of the Photo Group Members. The group members meet monthly to show their latest photos and videos as well as share their knowledge of photography and wildlife. To attend the meetings, please join the group’s announcement list.