
Meerkoet, by Rob van der Waal
This time of the year many birds are working hard to grow up their chicks. While searching for a more creative capture, I saw it, felt comfortable with the light and composition and decided to capture this juvenile coot in its natural environment.
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Eating a Cookie, by Ryszard Wierzbicki
I spotted this girl in the rural area of Siem Reap, Cambodia in August 2014, during sightseeing local villages. She was eating a cookie given by her mom and noticed me with a camera when stopping by the side of the road.
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A Squirrel, by Siew Bee Lim
That July morning I was at a nearby park, looking for birds to photograph. While I was focusing on a few birds in the field, a squirrel seemed lost its direction and came near my path. I moved a few steps slowly to get closer. It hesitated for…
