Analysis of a Great Bird Pic
So why is this such a GreatBirdPic? The first thing I noticed was the sharpness of the owl – every feather is seen in full detail. Next was…
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all my GreatBirdPics.com friends! I hope you all have a wonderful year with lots of birding ahead of you. Even though Karen and I say we’re…
Two In One!
It’s tough to find and photograph a Northern Harrier in flight. It’s even tougher to find and photograph a Short-eared Owl in flight. To get both at the same time?…
Tough Shot
I find that one of the hardest shots to take is when the bird is on the ground or close to it. The camera has a difficult time finding the…
South Africa Birding Tour: Strandfontein WTP
We worked our way up toward the observation area overlooking the Cape of Good Hope and stopped for a group shot. From this high vantage point we could see…
Tis the Season Award Winner Rescinded
It is with regret to inform you that the GreatBirdPics “Tis the Season” bird photography top award has been rescinded due to a rules violation. One of our contest rules…
Tis The Season Bird Photography Contest Honorable Mentions
There were seven photographs designated as Honorable Mentions because they reflected the theme “Tis the Season” so well – here they are in no particular order: Bajadreamer’s Rufescent Prinia perched…
More Calendar Pics
Yesterday I shared the Great Bird Pics I featured on my family’s calendar for 2026 so today I’m sharing the remaining pictures. Hope you enjoy. We took a family vacation…
2026 Calendar Pics
First off, thanks to all who submitted entries in the “Tis the Season” bird photography contest. Over 60 entries were submitted so it’s going to be tough for Xwinger and…
GreatBirdPics.com’s Bird Photograph of the Week – 12/19/25
Be sure to enter GreatBirdPics.com’s current Bird Photography Contest! Win $100 for the best photograph using the theme Tis The Season. Click the following link – Tis The Season Bird…
Not a Composite
Be sure to enter GreatBirdPics.com’s current Bird Photography Contest! Win $100 for the best photograph using the theme Tis The Season. Click the following link – Tis The Season Bird…
My Old Nemesis Bird in a Comparison Picture
Be sure to enter GreatBirdPics.com’s current Bird Photography Contest! Win $100 for the best photograph using the theme Tis The Season. Click the following link – Tis The Season Bird…