46 Best Bird Photos Announced, And They're Amazing
#2 Caron Steele - Bird Photographer Of The Year
‘On arriving in Greece to photograph the Dalmatian Pelicans in their breeding plumage I discovered that Lake Kerkini, their favoured haunt, had frozen for the first time in 16 years; all the pelicans had flown off. Fortunately, a few holes started to thaw in the lake and the birds slowly began to return. Unused to the slippery icy surface of the lake they regaled us with hilarious antics as they slid across the lake surface trying to retain control as they took off and landed. I was lucky enough to capture one such rare moment when this magnificent pelican ran towards me across the ice at dusk before taking off. It was a truly unique experience, both magical and comical at the same time. And the image remains a moment of pure joy captured forever.’
Of course, getting your picture picked as one of the winners is no easy task. "The images are chosen via a large panel of judges and are subject to two online scoring rounds followed by a round table meeting to discuss the finalists and to choose the winners," said Rob when asked how the winning photos are chosen.
‘On arriving in Greece to photograph the Dalmatian Pelicans in their breeding plumage I discovered that Lake Kerkini, their favoured haunt, had frozen for the first time in 16 years; all the pelicans had flown off. Fortunately, a few holes started to thaw in the lake and the birds slowly began to return. Unused to the slippery icy surface of the lake they regaled us with hilarious antics as they slid across the lake surface trying to retain control as they took off and landed. I was lucky enough to capture one such rare moment when this magnificent pelican ran towards me across the ice at dusk before taking off. It was a truly unique experience, both magical and comical at the same time. And the image remains a moment of pure joy captured forever.’
Of course, getting your picture picked as one of the winners is no easy task. "The images are chosen via a large panel of judges and are subject to two online scoring rounds followed by a round table meeting to discuss the finalists and to choose the winners," said Rob when asked how the winning photos are chosen.
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