WILD LIFE - MARCH 2025

Ugly Bird by Jose Nicolas Aponte

GROUP B - SCORE 79

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 80 | Nancy Ney 78

Very ugly bird decided to walk in the sunroof of my car.

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Ugly Bird by Jose Nicolas Aponte Ugly Bird by Jose Nicolas Aponte
Vervet Monkey Business, South Africa by Rana Fine

GROUP B - SCORE 87

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 87 | Nancy Ney 87

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John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

Kudos on going to Nambia to capture this image.

John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

Kudos on going to Namibia to capture this interesting image.

Youngster Suckling, Namibia by Rana Fine

GROUP B - SCORE 86.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 89 | Nancy Ney 84

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Three Amigos. by John McKnight

GROUP A - SCORE 84

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 85 | Nancy Ney 83

This image was taken at the Santa Barbara Zoo a few weeks ago. I liked this image because of the somewhat natural looking setting. I was able to crop out a building at the top of the image. I like that the giraffes are framed by vegetation at the top and bottom of the frame. The judges frequently say they are looking for something in the foreground, middle ground, and background to add depth to an image. I feel this image meets that criteria. The juxtaposition of the three giraffes adds an element of interest. I like the two parallel necklines. Post processing was used to enrich the colors using LRC.

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Three Amigos. by John McKnight Three Amigos. by John McKnight
Gallivanting Gibbons by Barbara Thompson

GROUP A - SCORE 90

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 88 | Nancy Ney 92

ISO 100; 98-280 @ 280mm; f/5.6; 1/200s
Hand Held
Natural Light

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Iggy by John McKnight

GROUP A - SCORE 93.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 93 | Nancy Ney 94

This photo was captured at the lake on the University of Miami campus. There are many iguanas there. They seem to be used to people not bothering them, and I was able to get quite close to take this shot. I liked the lake surface as a neutral background. I thought the colors blended well. I took several shots and in this one the lizard was looking directly at me. I thought that helped the image. Post processing was done in LRC.

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Iggy by John McKnight Iggy by John McKnight
Naptime by Norene Monahan

GROUP A - SCORE 78.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 83 | Nancy Ney 74

Taken at Zoo Miami with iPhone 13 Pro

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Naptime by Norene Monahan Naptime by Norene Monahan
Wet Bird by Norene Monahan

TGROUP A - SCORE 89.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 95 | Nancy Ney 84

Taken in my garden with Nikon D3400 1/320 sec at f/8.0 ISO 1600. 300mm

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Wet Bird by Norene Monahan Wet Bird by Norene Monahan
I am Beautiful by Doris Kraus

GROUP B - SCORE 78

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 82 | Nancy Ney 74

Taken at Cauley Square with a Nikon D3400

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I am Beautiful by Doris Kraus I am Beautiful by Doris Kraus
Dorothy by Carlos Ramirez

GROUP B - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 83 | Nancy Ney 81

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Dorothy by Carlos Ramirez Dorothy by Carlos Ramirez
John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

This is a beautiful capture. I have seen a bunch of white ibis but none like this. The colors are amazing. The action is perfectly frozen. Nice job! Thanks for the nice description.

Wings of Bronze by Walter Rojter

GROUP A - SCORE 93.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 93 | Nancy Ney 94

Fujifilm X-H2S - Fuji 100-400mm @ 400mm - f/5.6 - Shutter 1/2500 - ISO 2500 - Exposure Compensation - 1/3
Edited with On1 Photo Raw, Nik and Topaz.

About the bird:
Glossy Ibis (Plegadis falcinellus) – it appears dark brown from a distance, but in good lighting, its feathers shimmer with metallic green, bronze, and purple tones.

The Glossy Ibis is a striking wading bird known for its iridescent plumage, curved bill, and graceful flight. It belongs to the ibis family (Threskiornithidae) and is the most widespread ibis species, found on nearly every continent.

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Wings of Bronze by Walter Rojter Wings of Bronze by Walter Rojter
John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

Very interesting. Nice shot.

Breakfast Under a Blankie by Barbara Thompson

GROUP A - SCORE 89

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 95 | Nancy Ney 83

ISO 640; 98-220 @ 155 mm; f/5.6; 1/200s
Hand Held
Natural Light

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Fresh Breakfast by Pilar Gaeda

GROUP A - SCORE 90.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 87 | Nancy Ney 94

This photograph was taken at Wakodahatchee Wetlands, It was fun to watch the Cormorant in action.
Nikon D 850
F/9
Exp. time 1/500 sec
Focal length 600
ISO 1250

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Fresh Breakfast by Pilar Gaeda Fresh Breakfast by Pilar Gaeda
Shy Cormorant by Subaru Bass

GROUP A - SCORE 84

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 85 | Nancy Ney 83

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Shy Cormorant by Subaru Bass Shy Cormorant by Subaru Bass
Great Blue Heron Calling by Pilar Geada

GROUP A - SCORE 83

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 80 | Nancy Ney 86

This photography was taken at Wakodahotchee Wetlands very early in the morning on February.
Nikon D850
Exp Time 1/1600
F 6.3
Focal length 600
ISO 280

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Great Blue Heron Calling by Pilar Geada Great Blue Heron Calling by Pilar Geada
Feeding myself by Doris Kraus

GROUP B - SCORE 76.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 77 | Nancy Ney 76

Limpkin adult and chick feeding along a canal at Coral Reef Park. Taken with a Nikon D3400 camera.

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Feeding myself by Doris Kraus Feeding myself by Doris Kraus
Sushi Lunch by Subrata Basu

GROUP A - SCORE 87.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 87 | Nancy Ney 88

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Sushi Lunch by Subrata Basu Sushi Lunch by Subrata Basu
John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

This is very impressive. It is a seldom seen shot. Good job on the timing.

Three Amigos by James Keith

GROUP A - SCORE 84.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 87 | Nancy Ney 82

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Three Amigos by James Keith Three Amigos by James Keith
John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

This is way, way cute. Congrats on being at the right place at the right time and being ready to shoot.

Peek A Boo by James Keith

GROUP A - SCORE 88

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 87 | Nancy Ney 89

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Peek A Boo by James Keith Peek A Boo by James Keith
John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

You did a nice job capturing the peak of action. Were you using a burst? I suspect so or you got very lucky. Thanks for the nice explanation.

Splash and Clash, The Battle of the Grebes by Walter Rojter

GROUP A - SCORE 87.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 84 | Nancy Ney 91

Fujifilm X-H2S - Fuji 100-400mm @ 400mm - f/5.6 - Shutter 1/2500 - ISO 6400 - Exposure Compensation - 2/3
Edited with On1 Photo Raw, Nik and Topaz.

About the Grebes:
These are not ducks, they are Pied-billed Grebes.
Grebes are commonly found in freshwater ponds, marshes, and lakes, where they are territorial and can be aggressive when defending their space.

Key Identifying Features:
- Small, stocky body with a compact build.
- Short, thick bill, often with a dark band (hence the name "pied-billed").
- Brownish plumage with a slightly lighter throat and chest.
- Excellent divers, often seen splashing or disappearing underwater to catch food.
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John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

Nicely done. I really like your image.

Little Egret by Ibis Hellencamp

GROUP A - SCORE 92

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 93 | Nancy Ney 91

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Little Egret by Ibis Hellencamp Little Egret by Ibis Hellencamp
A Quiet Momen by Maribel Gonzalez

GROUP B - SCORE 82

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 83 | Nancy Ney 81

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A Quiet Momen by Maribel Gonzalez A Quiet Momen by Maribel Gonzalez
Barred Owl Diving for Prey by Daniel Holmes

GROUP A - SCORE 95

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 98 | Nancy Ney 92

1/600 at f5.6, ISO 640 at 343mm - Canon RF100-500 lens
Shot with Canon EOS R5 on the road to Mahogany Hammock in the Everglades

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Blue Heron by Ibis Hellencamp

GROUP A - SCORE 93

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 99 | Nancy Ney 87

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Blue Heron by Ibis Hellencamp Blue Heron by Ibis Hellencamp
John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

Wow, that is a spectacular image. It has lots of impact. Kudos on positioning yourself in the right place at the right time. Well done!

Mornin Fellas by Richard Rusk

GROUP B - SCORE 95.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 97 | Nancy Ney 94

Landing Woodstock during mating season
ISO 250
375mm
5.6f
1/1600s

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Mornin Fellas by Richard Rusk Mornin Fellas by Richard Rusk
John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

What a nice reflection, well done.

Wetlands Wanderer by Richard Rusk

GROUP B - SCORE 89.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 86 | Nancy Ney 93

Wading Tricolor Heron
2000 ISO
780mm
7.1f
1/200s

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Wetlands Wanderer by Richard Rusk Wetlands Wanderer by Richard Rusk
Self Care by Maribel Gonzalez

GROUP B - SCORE 86.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 84 | Nancy Ney 89

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Self Care by Maribel Gonzalez Self Care by Maribel Gonzalez
John McKnight | 3 weeks ago

Wow, this image has some serious impact. Kudos on catching these usually sedentary gators at the peak action moment. Where was this taken? Were these gators being fed in captivity? .

Join Us for a Dip by Yevette Shapiro

GROUP A - SCORE 87

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 84 | Nancy Ney 90

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Join Us for a Dip by Yevette Shapiro Join Us for a Dip by Yevette Shapiro
Learning to Trust in Life by Claudia Masella

GROUP A - SCORE 87.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 89 | Nancy Ney 86

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Quiet, They Are Talking About Us by Dustin Quiel-Athanasiadis

GROUP B - SCORE 77.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 79 | Nancy Ney 76

These deer came to visit my friend's backyard in Cedar Rapids, Iowa every day I was there in June 2024.

Shot on Nikon D7500
f/4
1/640 sec
ISO 800
300mm

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Sky Dancer by Yevette Shapiro

GROUP A - SCORE 82.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 81 | Nancy Ney 84

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Sky Dancer by Yevette Shapiro Sky Dancer by Yevette Shapiro
Tender Eyes by Claudia Masella

GROUP A - SCORE 84.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 83 | Nancy Ney 86

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Tender Eyes by Claudia Masella Tender Eyes by Claudia Masella
The Buck Stops Here by Dustin Quiel-Athansiadis

GROUP B - SCORE 81.5

JUDGES: Marty Grivjack 81 | Nancy Ney 83

I shot this playful buck while it was visiting my friend's backyard in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 2024.

Shot on Nikon D7500
f/4
1/640 sec
ISO 800
300mm

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