I wasn’t trying to hide, but instead be there for long enough that the bird would be comfortable approaching me. All rights reserved.
I continued to follow this unusual family’s saga through the summer. I had to move very quietly to set up a clear shot.

Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV with Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM lens and Canon Extender EF 1.4x III; 1/1000 second at f/5.6; ISO 320.

This particular quail briefly peered out at me, offering a chance to capture the lovely fall scene and the detail of this beautiful bird. We went up and down farm roads before coming across this magnificent individual perched on a post. Behind the Shot: On a windy day I found this bird perched on a mossy branch on our property in the mountains of northeast Washington. Species: Northern Parula (with scarlet hawthorn), Camera: Canon EOS IDX Mark II with Canon EF 400mm f/4 DO IS II USM lens and Canon Extender EF 1.4x III; 1/1600 second at f/8.0; ISO 2000.
That’s when a tiny feather floated to the ground. Después de haber regresado a Sicilia para las vacaciones, yo y un grupo de amigos visitamos Fiumara d'Arte, un museo abierto que exhibe esculturas hechas por artistas contemporáneos, ubicadas a lo largo de las orillas del río Tusa. Behind the Shot: In the late afternoon, this overwintering Short-eared Owl perched on a branch to rest.

In this shot, he’s doing his stretching exercises at his favorite perch. But are you ready to make it your next go-to travel camera? Behind the Shot: I had visited this blind for several days hoping to photograph a spoonbill feeding in the pond, but had no luck—only egrets, geese, and herons appeared. Please give these birds the space they need to safely feed and rest. Las flores a menudo se usan como metáforas para la vida y el erotismo en el arte. Estos guepardos que acababan comerse un antílope se lamían las manchas de sangre mutuamente. I learned that it’s fairly easy to stumble upon an eagle while taking a quick walk down the beach. Con el objetivo de transmitir este y otros mensajes, ademas de mostrar la cara más bondadosa de la naturaleza, el certamen cumple este año su sexto cumpleaños. The competition, cofounded by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam to focus on the lighter side of wildlife as well as promote conservation, will be judged by a star jury. The cranes raised both the gosling and their own colt, leading them around by day and sheltering them under their wings at night. Yarin Klein / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020, 'Macaque Striking a Pose'.

Behind the Shot: Early one morning on a trip to Alaska, I was delighted when our birding guide spotted a pair of these graceful Red-throated Loons that had taken up residence in one of the many ponds outside Nome. But this time I was struck by the heart-shaped crown on this bird. The category champions will be announced on Thursday, October 22, with the overall top prize winner awarded a one-week safari in Kenya. Just as I snapped the photo, a drop of water fell from its beak. Behind the Shot: During a walk in a nearby park, I noticed two Sandhill Cranes preening along the trail. It paused briefly, facing toward the low midday sun, and I snapped a photo that captured its dignified bearing, warm colors, and beautiful feather texture against the cool shadows. Heart racing, I brought the viewfinder to my eye and got this shot of its takeoff. Even though this male was quick, he kept returning to the same flowers, and eventually I was able to snap this shot showing off his impressive headpiece. They never gathered all together, but one beautiful morning I was happy to see for the first time the mother with her eight owlets.

My heart was pounding, as I’d never seen such a large, impressive bird. Behind the Shot: I was looking for a spectacled bear high up in the Ecuadorian highlands when, to my surprise, I heard this enchanting Tawny Antpitta call from the side of the road. A young couple I’d been birdwatching with were just as amazed. Location: Amado Wastewater Treatment Plant, Amado, AZ, Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III with Canon EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM lens; 1/1600 second at f/5.6; ISO 1250. It was one of the coolest things I’ve ever witnessed a bird do. I didn’t bring a tripod or a monopod on the trip, so a railing served as a handy camera platform. Winners are given Sony digital imaging equipment as well as global and local exposure.