Photography

A headshot of Liron Gertsman in the field holding his camera
Liron Gertsman Wants To Show You That Birds Are Worth Protecting
October 16, 2023 — We spoke with the photographer who won the 2023 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards about capturing that winning shot and the importance of bird photography.
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10 Gorgeous Shots Showcasing Birds and the Native Plants They Need
September 25, 2023 — Check out these stunners from the Plants for Birds category of the 2023 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards.
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A tawny female North Cardinal faces the camera, head cocked, while taking a bath, its red wings extended upward as droplets of water surround the bird and fill the frame. The water below reflects the bird’s body and the droplets.
Our Favorite Female Bird Shots From the 2023 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards
July 18, 2023 — Marvel at the beauty and ingenuity of 14 birds that often get overlooked.
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The 2023 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards: The Top 100
June 28, 2023 — Revel in the staggering beauty and surprising behaviors featured in this gallery of our favorite images. Also check out the story behind each shot.
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The original image shows detailed texture of 2 pigeons’ feathers as they preen. The Ai image is similar, but vivid details are missing.
What Does Generative AI Mean for Bird and Nature Photography?
June 21, 2023 — Soon we may not be able to easily tell if a bird photo is real or fake. And that poses fundamental questions that the wildlife photography field must grapple with.
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The 2023 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards: Winners and Honorable Mentions
June 21, 2023 — We pored through thousands of entries for this year’s contest. The best images show birds going about their business in the most glorious ways.
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A Cactus Wren perches atop a broken branch, holding a large, messy mass of downy feathers in its beak, with the feathers covering up the front of its face. The wren is a medium-sized songbird, mostly brown with darker stripes and spots and with a big white eyebrow.
Our Favorite Fascinating Bird Behaviors from the 2022 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photo Awards
February 23, 2023 — Every year the contest attracts entries capturing rare and unusual moments in the avian world. Check out these 11 highlights.
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At sunrise, Sharp-tailed Grouse spread their wings and dance low to the ground in a snowy field.
Fall In Love With the Ancient Dance of the Sharp-tailed Grouse
February 22, 2023 — Beguiled by the birds’ courtship ritual, wildlife photographer Noppadol Paothong makes a difficult journey to document their glory so that others can appreciate it.
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Sporting a spiky crest of caramel feathers, a brown female Hooded Merganser swims vigorously while proudly displaying a large, red crayfish she just plucked from the water below. Behind her, a large plume of water raises up behind her as she prepares to take off and escape the males, not pictured, that are after her meal.
Our Favorite Female Bird Shots From the 2022 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Photography Awards
February 08, 2023 — Females steal the spotlight in these 12 arresting images.
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