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Grumpy Old Guy

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Sat Jun 22, 2024, 05:15 PM Jun 22

***JUNE PHOTO CONTEST: THE WINNERS!*** [View all]

Congratulations to the winners of the June, 2024 photo contest, “Spring.” Birds and wildlife seemed to be the favorite subjects this month.

First place goes to “Feed me!” by Ms. Toad. This photo just works on so many levels. First there is the incredible subject matter, new born baby birds waiting to be fed. What could say spring better than that? The angle of the shot and the incredible detail also add to the appeal of the image. Finally, there is the brilliant use of color, which instantly draws your attention to the gaping maws of the little creatures.



Second place goes to “Baby Owl” by me, Grumpy Old Guy. This was just one frame out of several hundred that I shot that day. Again, I love the way that the color of the eyes instantly draws the viewer’s attention. This bird’s gaze is hypnotic in my opinion.



Third place goes to "Spring Migrant" by Mousetoescamper
. Again, the brilliant color of the little blue bird instantly draws the viewers attention.



All of the finalists were strong contenders this month. Congratulations to everyone who made the finals. I couldn’t pick an honorable mention because there were just too many great photos. It was impossible to pick just one. Thanks to all who participated.


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Congratulations! AltairIV Jun 22 #1
Congratulations all snowybirdie Jun 22 #2
Congratulations! Those were all top-notch. brer cat Jun 22 #3
Beautiful! Dear_Prudence Jun 22 #4
That is indeed an indigo bunting. Thanks! Mousetoescamper Jun 22 #21
Wonderful pictures. Thanks to all. Srkdqltr Jun 22 #5
Great entries, superb winners, well run contest. CurtEastPoint Jun 22 #6
Thanks! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 22 #7
Congratulations to everyone! Dem2theMax Jun 22 #8
Ah, my dear Grumpy, you did a great job! And these winners are all so worthy! CaliforniaPeggy Jun 22 #9
Thanks dear Peggy! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 23 #36
Birds rule! Bayard Jun 22 #10
Yup, they're all winners. a kennedy Jun 22 #11
congrats to all. AllaN01Bear Jun 22 #12
just luv the owl... great photo! bluboid Jun 22 #13
Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 22 #15
I think the owl should have won Ms. Toad Jun 23 #30
I didn't vote. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 23 #31
Thanks! Ms. Toad Jun 23 #33
You should post them. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 23 #34
All gorgeous. FalloutShelter Jun 22 #14
The birds have it! mnhtnbb Jun 22 #16
Wow, what gorgeous photos wendyb-NC Jun 22 #17
We have very talented people here and I'm the better for being able to enjoy the photos ... Deuxcents Jun 22 #18
Yay!! 2naSalit Jun 22 #19
Thanks for hosting, Grumpy. Great job! Congrats to you and Ms. Toad for your splendid photos. Mousetoescamper Jun 22 #20
Thank you... Grumpy Old Guy Jun 23 #24
Thank you! n/t Ms. Toad Jun 23 #29
Congrats all!! Solly Mack Jun 22 #22
Hearty Congratulations to the top Winners Mira Jun 22 #23
Thank you! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 23 #25
Congratluations! Callalily Jun 23 #26
Correct way of giving Prairie_Seagull Jun 23 #27
LOL! Grumpy Old Guy Jun 23 #37
Congratulations Emile Jun 23 #28
Kudos to all who competed and the winners! Thank you Grumpy for doing this, and I love your owl. 58Sunliner Jun 23 #32
Thank you very much. Grumpy Old Guy Jun 23 #35
Congrats to the winners and well done by all those who entered WalkerinSC Jun 24 #38
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