AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MCALLEN, TEXAS, USA BY TIMOTHY BROOKS, AGE 16 “We photographed these birds coming to a feeder. In Texas, birds flock to food and water because the landscape is otherwise very dry.” Canon EOS 7D with 400mm lens; 1/5000 sec at ƒ/2.8; ISO 2000; flash; tripod.
OPPOSITE: ALLIGATOR SOUTH PADRE ISLAND BIRDING AND NATURE CENTER, TEXAS, USA BY JOHAN DOORNENBAL, AGE 18 “Using Canon’s flagship 800mm lens, I isolated the foot of the alligator from about 25 feet away. This photo was intended to highlight patterns and shapes, while remaining a little abstract. I
used a ‘virtual HDR’ process to create this look.” Canon EOS 7D with 800mm lens; 1/1600 sec at ƒ/6.3; ISO 500; tripod.
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