Bird Behaviour: Moments That Move Us

This is such a soft and tender moment made even better by that soft glow rim light around the subjects. The expressions on the owls make it as well as the overall color palette leaning towards pastel. Very well done.

This is a tricky shot and from what I can tell you nailed it. There doesn't seem to be anything blown out even among this explosive white. The interaction between these two birds and the limited color palette are incredibly strong and draw you right into the piece., all made more magic by the kicked up snow dancing around the scene. This is one of the best examples I've seen of making the environment an absolute part of your composition.

This is a once in a lifetime shot. That said I know just how. much preparation and patience it takes to accomplish that. Your composition is absolutely perfect, the perch brings interest instead of detracting, and the moment is pure magic. Well done!

This image captures such a tender moment. It is tack sharp throughout and the composition and eye level angle pulls you straight in, making it feel like you are there. No notes to give really, just a beautifully done image.

This image makes me laugh every time I see it. The left penguin looks so disheartened and upset while the one on the right seems to be cheering him up with a pat on the back and some consoling words. The only thing holding it back slightly is the bit of blur on the sad penguin’s face.

This is one of the most unique bird compositions I have ever seen, two birds possible preening each other, at this zoomed up angle with all the detail. It's lovely, has a bit of a ring yang feel to the composition that is just perfectly balanced.

This is such a lovely photo, the right side the safety of land the left 2/3 the fear of the ocean, a group huddled together as they watch a friend take a dive. Just absolutely stunning. Great use of light, composition, and moment.

This shot is a master craft in light and composition. The diagonal flow of the puffins, partially hidden by the foreground interest, and that soft blur in the back. The overall light and airy feel and the expressions that look like two birds in love. The whole image just feels like tenderness and care.

This image is absolutely lovely and came very close to making it into my top 10. The backlighting is beautifully handled and really elevates the frame. The only element holding it back is that the horizon is slightly tilted from left to right. A small correction would strengthen the overall impact.

I admit of all the photos I thought I would see judging this contest, one like this was not in my mind. This is such a stunning composition made powerful by the clarity and color of that eye staring right at you, its catchlight making it come alive. The soft greens and bokeh fading to darkness on the other side keep this whole thing tight and focused right on the subject who is just peeking precariously around the corner. Awesome moment and there is just so much feeling that can be interpreted here.

This is such a lovely shot and the wider focus plane here tells such a compelling story, almost as if one bird is yelling at the other, trying to slow down the one nesting with important information. Could be anything, but looking at this image makes me think of all the possibilities and thats one of the things that makes a great image.