***JUNE PHOTO CONTEST: THE WINNERS!***

[Grumpy Old Guy]

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.

[AltairIV]

1. Congratulations!

Congratulations to all the participants!

[snowybirdie]

2. Congratulations all

So many tough decisions. They all were wonderful.

[brer cat]

3. Congratulations! Those were all top-notch.

[Dear_Prudence]

4. Beautiful!

I think the blue bird might be an indigo bunting. Last time I saw one was a few years ago with my late mom, a bird lover extraordinaire. 💕

[Mousetoescamper]

21. That is indeed an indigo bunting. Thanks!

[Srkdqltr]

5. Wonderful pictures. Thanks to all.

[CurtEastPoint]

6. Great entries, superb winners, well run contest.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

7. Thanks!

[Dem2theMax]

8. Congratulations to everyone!

It really was hard to pick just one photo. There were so many outstanding pictures.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

9. Ah, my dear Grumpy, you did a great job! And these winners are all so worthy!

Even I had trouble choosing.

Even though neither of mine got into the top 3, I was thrilled to be in the top 10!

It was a great contest!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

36. Thanks dear Peggy!

[Bayard]

10. Birds rule!

Congrats to all the birdwatchers!

[a kennedy]

11. Yup, they're all winners.

[AllaN01Bear]

12. congrats to all.

[bluboid]

13. just luv the owl... great photo!

thank you!

[Grumpy Old Guy]

15. Thank you!

[Ms. Toad]

30. I think the owl should have won

(even though I did vote for mine).

[Grumpy Old Guy]

31. I didn't vote.

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But if I did vote, it was going to be for you. I really love that photo.

Here is another shot from that same day.

[Ms. Toad]

33. Thanks!

I have a whole series of them - from eggs to the parents feeding them for a few days after that left the nest.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

34. You should post them.

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One whole thread devoted to the whole series.

Here is a link to a thread I posted when I shot my photo.

https://democraticunderground.com/1036129977

[FalloutShelter]

14. All gorgeous.

Congrats to participants and winners.

[mnhtnbb]

16. The birds have it!

Congratulations to all the winners.

[wendyb-NC]

17. Wow, what gorgeous photos

[Deuxcents]

18. We have very talented people here and I'm the better for being able to enjoy the photos ...

And the art, the music and all videos of animals and kids. A great oasis from politics 🙏

[2naSalit]

19. Yay!!

The birds have it!

[Mousetoescamper]

20. Thanks for hosting, Grumpy. Great job! Congrats to you and Ms. Toad for your splendid photos.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

24. Thank you...

...and congratulations to you as well.

[Ms. Toad]

29. Thank you! n/t

[Solly Mack]

22. Congrats all!!

[Mira]

23. Hearty Congratulations to the top Winners

The photos are deserving and incredible, and just looking at them makes me very happy. That, though, is also true for the entirety of the contest. I don't remember when I last saw a lineup of magnificence like this one was. Thanks to all participants and the host, and kudos to the max to the winners.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

25. Thank you!

This really was an exceptional group of entries this month.

[Callalily]

26. Congratluations!

I echo comments from above, excellent entries and difficult to vote!

[Prairie_Seagull]

27. Correct way of giving

someone the bird.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

37. LOL!

[Emile]

28. Congratulations

[58Sunliner]

32. Kudos to all who competed and the winners! Thank you Grumpy for doing this, and I love your owl.

[Grumpy Old Guy]

35. Thank you very much.

I greatly appreciate your kind words

Here is another photo from that day.

[WalkerinSC]

38. Congrats to the winners and well done by all those who entered