When you think of bird photography, do you imagine men in anoraks laying in wait with a ton of photo gear and an enormous zoom lens? Well, we’ve got a gorgeous gallery that will prove all you need is your cameraphone and a few apps to grab great bird shots.
From penguins to pigeons, from the countryside to the sidewalk, here are 10 beautiful bird-themed images captured by iPhotographers from all over the world.
Take a look through the photo gallery for some excellent examples of photos captured with the iPhone and link us to any pics of your feathered friends in the comments below.
1. Penguins by Blue Moon Rabbit
Japanese iPhotographer Blue Moon Rabbit snapped these penguins at a corporate publicity event. The amazing effects come from one of the many filters and textures available in the Iris Photo Suite app.
2. Untitled by Jason Ruff
This fun street scene was captured on Columbus Avenue in NYC. Jason Ruff shot low for a great perspective. The fab colors are thanks to the Hipstamatic app -- the John S lens with Blanko film.
3. Little Wing by Jennifer Bracewell
Snapped in Lagoon Valley of Vacaville, CA, Jennifer Bracewell grabbed a photo op of a flock of low-flying seagulls. This is a striking, cropped-down detail enhanced with the Camera+ and Lo-Mob apps.
4. 30 Days of Creativity -- June 12 by Tim Letscher
Tim Letscher's dreamy shot evokes an Alice in Wonderland mysticism. According to Letscher, the robin is "singing a great ditty, trying to woo some worms up from the depths after a little rainstorm." Taken with Ina's 1969 film and the Helga lens using the Hipstamatic app, TiltShiftGen gives the trees a far-off feel.
5. Four Amigos by Alex Kess
Captured at sunrise on Garie Beach, south of Sydney, Australia, Alex Kess was well-rewarded with thi s lovely image. The...
