A Is Better
Last week I posted two almost identical pictures of a juvenile Lesser Black-backed Gull. I said I preferred A. But why? A. B. Almost everyone who responded saw the…
GreatBirdPic’s Bird Photograph of the Week – 8/29/25
It was a tough decision this week, with excellent entries from Rebecca Bowater and Paul Demkovich, I ultimately went for a classic shot of a Great Blue Heron. ChrisBird5K submitted…
Raptors!
We’ve had some great shots of raptors shared recently – take a look: I like this one of a dark morph, Red-tailed Hawk by Suren Vispute. It should have a…
Why Is A Better Than B?
Our Birding Buddy Carl is a patient sort of birder. When we arrived at Holland State Park there were about 700 gulls on the beach – 85% Ring-billed Gulls, 15%…
Welcome Lou!
I am pleased to welcome our newest member, LouAlexander! He hails from San Jose, California and describes himself as, “A very retired old guy”. He’s been a photographer since the…
A Portrait in Blue
On a recent trip to Holland State Park in Holland, Michigan I saw a Spotted Sandpiper foraging along the rocks protecting the pier. I took a couple of pictures and…
GBP Bird Photograph of the Week – 8/22/25
Thanks to Mike Affinito for sharing this beautiful shot of a Lazuli Bunting singing away. I can’t count the number of blues and rusts seen on this male’s body. Note…
Which One Did I Send? The Eyes Have It
Last week I posted the following two pictures. They were practically identical, yet there was one or two subtle changes that made a difference in the overall quality of the…
GBP Members’ Bird Photography Showcase – 8/19/25
We’re showcasing a variety of birds today. Take a look: First up, a Yellow-throated Toucan playing Peek-a-Boo in Costa Rica. Great Bird Pic taken by Suren Vispute. Here we…
HSP Birding
Before getting to today’s post, let me say THANK YOU to all the GreatBirdPic members who shared one (or more) of their amazing photographs in our “Birds Small in the…
GreatBirdPics’ Bird Photograph of the Week – 8/15/25
Be sure to enter GreatBirdPics.com’s current Bird Photography Contest! Win $100 for the best photograph using the theme Birds Small in the Frame. Click the following link – Birds Small…
Here’s a Suggestion
Be sure to enter GreatBirdPics.com’s current Bird Photography Contest! Win $100 for the best photograph using the theme Birds Small in the Frame. Click the following link – Birds Small…