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Scott Kay posted an update in the group Bird Photography: I captured this marsh wren in the morning as it was […]

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:44:10 -0400

I captured this marsh wren in the morning as it was foraging food and calling to other wrens in the area. They are very hard to spot among the tall grasses of the marsh lands. Luckily this little guy found a nice open branch for me to isolate it and get a clean background.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: During my visit to Ecuador, I explored the Zuroloma […]

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:24:25 -0400

During my visit to Ecuador, I explored the Zuroloma Reserve, a stunning location perched over 10,000 feet above sea level and home to several elusive species.

We had set up flowers to photograph hummingbirds, and within minutes, the scenery transformed from lush green to misty white as clouds began to roll in. The shifting light and mist…

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: These birds live in some of the most scenic locations. […]

Thu, 28 May 2026 20:26:47 -0400

These birds live in some of the most scenic locations. I wonder whether they pause to enjoy any of that.

Species: Atlantic Puffin.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: It has been the practice from time immemorial to worship […]

Tue, 26 May 2026 20:12:00 -0400

It has been the practice from time immemorial to worship the forces of nature as deities. The Sun is considered the highest of the gods as it plays a pivotal role in our day-to-day life.

For the prayer, we bring our palms together, look in the direction of the Sun and slightly bow our head. The pose of the cormorant looks as if it is doing…

Scott Kay posted an update in the group Bird Photography: These little birds are fast and hard to pin down. […]

Tue, 26 May 2026 00:43:04 -0400

These little birds are fast and hard to pin down. But occasionally they stay still for a moment.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: When you have such a nice catch, it makes sense to show […]

Mon, 04 May 2026 20:55:06 -0400

When you have such a nice catch, it makes sense to show it around. This bird had this fish for more than a couple of hours.

These birds are single-prey loaders, meaning they carry one fish at a time, with its tail hanging out.

Species: Common Murre.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: These birds engage in kleptoparasitism, where they […]

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:10:23 -0400

These birds engage in kleptoparasitism, where they steal food from other birds.

There was a good flow of puffins and after a quick break, this one flew to their nesting site to try its luck.

Species: Gull.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: These birds were landing every so often on this hill. […]

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:33:07 -0400

These birds were landing every so often on this hill. The sun had just started to rise and I did not have enough light yet.

I got into position with the sun behind the bird to try and accentuate the feathers.

I got lucky.

Species: Atlantic Puffin.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Although they nest on the edge of cliffs, their […]

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 20:13:42 -0400

Although they nest on the edge of cliffs, their calm demeanor makes it seem as though there is nothing to worry about.

Species: Atlantic Puffin.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: These birds nest on sheer cliffs, where life is perilous […]

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:40:59 -0400

These birds nest on sheer cliffs, where life is perilous for their chicks. As if that weren’t dangerous enough, both a red fox and a bald eagle lurked nearby, waiting for an opportunity.

Species: Common Murre.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Capturing a very specific image often requires […]

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:10:04 -0400

Capturing a very specific image often requires careful planning.

In this case, I aimed to photograph a bright bird against a dark background. As I surveyed the scene, I noticed a mountain range casting its shadow onto the slope behind it, creating an ideal backdrop. A flock of birds was circling, and I wanted to isolate a single…

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: The sun had just started to rise and this bird knew how […]

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:11:27 -0400

The sun had just started to rise and this bird knew how to make the most of it. It came to this place looking to gather some things for its nest, that was in the coastal cliff just behind it.

Species: Atlantic Puffin.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: These birds hunt by standing perfectly still—and this one, […]

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 20:28:54 -0400

These birds hunt by standing perfectly still—and this one, in particular, was standing tall!

To emphasize its height, I knew it was important to capture its reflection in the water.

By giving both the bird and its reflection enough space to “look into,” the composition naturally became more compelling.

Species: Great egret.

yvonne johnson posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Photographed in Willows, CA

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:45:19 -0400

Photographed in Willows, CA

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: It was a windy day, and that was my cue to head for […]

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:23:37 -0400

It was a windy day, and that was my cue to head for the beach. I knew the surf would add a dramatic touch to the photos.

Ducks and geese were gathered along the shoreline, and a lone king penguin stood surrounded by gulls. Soon, more penguins began coming ashore.

By the time they all reached the beach, it was already too late to capture the waves…

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: These geese are common on the islands, and their […]

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 20:15:18 -0400

These geese are common on the islands, and their breeding season begins in September. The female typically lays between five and eight eggs.

When I visited the area in November, I saw goslings of all different sizes. Some were nearly as large as the adults, while others looked only a few days old.

While walking along the beach, I came across…

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Early mornings on the Chagres River in Panama are full […]

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:55:50 -0400

Early mornings on the Chagres River in Panama are full of surprises.

There’s always the mystery of what wildlife might appear around the next bend, and the excitement of discovering new photographic compositions from the boat.

The shifting weather can bring anything from bright sunlight to soft, diffused clouds — and on this morning, I was…

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: The weather in this part of the world can change on a […]

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:25:21 -0400

The weather in this part of the world can change on a dime. Within an hour, I’ve seen it shift from snow to clouds to bright sunshine — and there always seems to be a daily wind warning.

I was lying on a sandy beach, watching the penguins return home after a day at sea. The sun was high, and the winds were calm.

Within minutes, though, the gusts…

Thorsten Jakob posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Good evening everybody,Are there any tried and […]

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:34:40 -0500

Good evening everybody,

Are there any tried and tested overviews of shutter speeds and ISO values that I can use as a starting point for BIRD photography (perched birds and birds in flight)?

I use Sony equipment.

Thanking you in advance for your help with this matter.

Scott Holm posted an update in the group Bird Photography: This was taken at Tailwater West, which is an area below […]

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:13:12 -0500

This was taken at Tailwater West, which is an area below a spillway
in SE Iowa area, where Bald Eagles congregate in the coldest periods
of winter. There is a marginal area that remains open where they can
catch fish. I love capturing Bald Eagles fishing, chasing, and exhibiting
their awesome abilities of flight.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: I was lucky enough to see five species of penguins when […]

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:49:13 -0500

I was lucky enough to see five species of penguins when I visited the Falklands, and I can say without a doubt that this particular species was the most courageous.

We were standing at a rookery built on the edge of a cliff that must have been at least 50 feet high. More than the height, it was the steepness that struck me — it was almost…

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: While watching a raft of penguins come ashore the beach, […]

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 21:10:19 -0500

While watching a raft of penguins come ashore the beach, I noticed that they were leaping out of the water from time to time.

They use their powerful flippers for propulsion, trap air bubbles in their feathers to reduce drag, and launch themselves. This allows them to swim faster, breathe efficiently and evade predators.

What an amazing way…

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Off the coast of Patagonia lie the wild Falklands — a […]

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:20:38 -0500

Off the coast of Patagonia lie the wild Falklands — a remote collection of more than 750 islands battered by strong winds.

Getting here takes serious planning. Some places must be booked years in advance, and commercial flights run only once a week from Chile. Travel between the islands is by small aircraft, where plans often change at the last…

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: The largest kingfisher species in the Americas is known […]

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 21:32:16 -0500

The largest kingfisher species in the Americas is known for its loud calls. It hunts by diving from high perches and bobbing its head to judge the water’s depth.

However, it’s quite shy and usually flies off before you even get a chance to spot it.

Ringed kingfisher.

Panama.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Photographing from a boat allowed me to reach areas that […]

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 21:14:14 -0500

Photographing from a boat allowed me to reach areas that are otherwise difficult to access on foot.

It gave me the opportunity to capture this bird at eye level. The repetitive patterns of the palm leaves created a pleasing natural frame, and since I maintained a respectful distance, the bird remained calm, giving me the chance to experiment…

Fabrizio posted an update in the group Bird Photography: A male mallard on a late fall day in the cold Swiss […]

Sun, 02 Nov 2025 08:55:24 -0500

A male mallard on a late fall day in the cold Swiss lake Thun.

Nikon Z5ii + Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm

Alyson posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Lots of opportunities to photograph the beautiful […]

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:01:47 -0400

Lots of opportunities to photograph the beautiful Sacred Kingfisher in New Zealand.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: These swift, agile fliers can catch insects in mid-air […]

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 20:08:11 -0400

These swift, agile fliers can catch insects in mid-air and remain aloft for long periods.

This one, however, decided to take a short break between its many meals.

Swallow.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: It was my first time seeing this bird, and I was amazed […]

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:34:09 -0400

It was my first time seeing this bird, and I was amazed by its height. Its elegant posture naturally lent itself to a vertical composition.

Tiger heron.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: The texture of the palm leaves caught my attention, and […]

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 21:34:11 -0400

The texture of the palm leaves caught my attention, and the bird’s piercing red eyes were the cherry on top.

Snail kite.

Ken posted an update in the group Bird Photography: A Curlew Sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea, a scarce […]

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:59:01 -0400

A Curlew Sandpiper, Calidris ferruginea, a scarce passage migrant to the west of Scotland. Quite possibly a juvenile. OM-1.2, 1/640th, f5.6, ISO800.

Glenn Henshaw posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Do I have something in my teeth??A Double Crested […]

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:13:09 -0400

Do I have something in my teeth??

A Double Crested Cormorant preens itself on the Trent River in eastern Ontario, Canada.

Nikon Z8, Nikkor Z 180-600mm

1/1250s @ f/8, 600mm, ISO 3200

David Forshaw posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Red Tailed Hawk watching me watching it

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:32:04 -0400

Red Tailed Hawk watching me watching it

David Forshaw posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Yellow Warbler with an insect in its beak

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:30:49 -0400

Yellow Warbler with an insect in its beak

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: A strawberry bird !The repetitive branches of […]

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 20:10:58 -0400

A strawberry bird !

The repetitive branches of this composition gave a nice framing to this attractive sparrow-sized bird.

The bright color of the subject was nicely balanced by the orange flower in the background.

Species: Strawberry finch.

David Forshaw posted an update in the group Bird Photography: I was out at a local pond when a couple of Osprey […]

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 23:02:50 -0400

I was out at a local pond when a couple of Osprey showed up.Both shots are taken with a Canon EOS R7 and the RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM.

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: These birds spend their entire life cycle in or near […]

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 20:09:30 -0400

These birds spend their entire life cycle in or near the ocean. They are primarily carnivores, with their diet consisting of mollusks and crustaceans. They frequently consume mussels, clams, and sea urchins, often diving to depths of 20 meters to find them.

While photographing near the North Atlantic Ocean, I came across a flock of them. They…

Peter Nunn posted an update in the group Bird Photography: This beautiful Eurasian Coot was swimming in a pond in […]

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 02:20:08 -0400

This beautiful Eurasian Coot was swimming in a pond in Asia. 7 July 2025 Canon at 200 mm

Peter Nunn posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Now this is beauty in flight

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:22:09 -0400

Now this is beauty in flight

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: This species has learnt to live alongside humans in an […]

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:16:05 -0400

This species has learnt to live alongside humans in an urban setting.

The sun setting after a long day is when this bird comes into its element.

Barn Owl.

Peter Nunn posted an update in the group Bird Photography: I photographed this beautiful Grey Heron while working. […]

Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:14:00 -0400

I photographed this beautiful Grey Heron while working. She was standing near me so close about 30 ft. I used a 200mm lens just sat there in the water. I prefer to get up close to my subjects and shoot them rather setting up so far away and making it look like I am at the action. The next few images I took have her diving into the water…

Peter Nunn posted an update in the group Bird Photography: This beautiful sea gull was flying so close to the […]

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 12:48:07 -0400

This beautiful sea gull was flying so close to the water after all the bad flooding in Asia

It was to close that I only used a 300mm lens and very light editing.

Peter Nunn posted an update in the group Bird Photography: This is my first post to JOWP. I am very happy to be a […]

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:24:31 -0400

This is my first post to JOWP. I am very happy to be a part of.. I visited Areas near Busan South Korea the other day after all the flooding and I was so Hot that this poor, but beautiful crow was trying to cool off by opening his mouth wide open. I took this on 29 July 2025 near Busan South Korea. I use a Canon Rebel T7. I know this is…

Geoffray posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Lately, the sight of blue macaws soaring above Cayenne […]

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:01:56 -0400

Lately, the sight of blue macaws soaring above Cayenne has stirred quite a bit of conversation.

A local article recently read: “An Aberration: Blue Macaws in the Skies of Cayenne” (France-Guyane, August 2024).

That Saturday, in the late afternoon, their piercing calls rang out through the warm air, tearing through the quiet stillness of the…

Glenn Henshaw posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Grey Catbird taken along the Trent River in eastern […]

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 17:04:17 -0400

Grey Catbird taken along the Trent River in eastern Ontario, Canada. The high ISO shows how well modern sensors work.

Nikon Z8, Nikkor Z 180-600mm

1/2000s @ f/7.1, 600mm, ISO 11400

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: The Japanese wagtail primarily lives around bodies of […]

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:34:25 -0400

The Japanese wagtail primarily lives around bodies of water. They can be found in rivers, streams, lakes and ponds.

This photo was taken at Sendai River in Japan. I saw this bird hopping from one rock to another looking for insects.

I found this pose appealing – as it stood on top of the rock for a moment, it was probably thinking of where to…

Jonathon Isola posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Can someone explain to me what’s acceptable editing with […]

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:04:58 -0400

Can someone explain to me what’s acceptable editing with dodge and burn in the photo contests. Lightroom doesn’t have this feature anymore so what is allowed besides basic global adjustments? Secondly, they say sharpening and denoise allowed csn we run these photos through DXO?

Thanks

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Considered one of the most beautiful ducks, […]

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 20:05:07 -0400

Considered one of the most beautiful ducks, Mandarin duck’s courtship displays are quite elaborate. These include head bobbing, feather displays and synchronized swimming.

The male will preen, shake, and flash his feathers to attract the female. Other habits include head-tossing and chasing other males.

However, I was quite surprised to see this…

Shivam posted an update in the group Bird Photography: Whooper swans are highly social birds. They are known […]

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 20:26:09 -0400

Whooper swans are highly social birds. They are known for their vocalizations, and use their deep honking calls for communication. Their loud, trumpeting calls are used for various social interactions, including greeting ceremonies.

During winter months, some of these birds gather at a lake in northern Japan. That gave me an opportunity to…

Alyson posted an update in the group Bird Photography: A black swan preening it's wind ruffled […]

Wed, 09 Jul 2025 00:54:41 -0400

A black swan preening it’s wind ruffled feathers. Greymouth, West Coast, New Zealand.