It was way back in our December/January 2012 issue when we first pictured this adorable bluebird image, taken by Michelle Holland of Kountze, Texas. At the time, it won the birding category for our annual Backyard Photo Contest. Then recently, it went on to win the grand prize against our three other category finalists. Congratulations Michelle! And thanks to everyone who voted throughout the contest.
I spoke with Michelle about her photo. She says she feeds the bluebirds every day around the same time, so when it was feeding time one day, she was ready with her camera. To read more about Michelle and how she got this amazing shot, look for the interview in our October/November issue, which should hit mailboxes and newsstands soon!
Don’t forget to enter your own great photo in this year’s contest. Michelle walked away with $1,000. This could be you! Here are the details on the current contest. Don’t wait until the last minute!
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I’m the oldest so I should get the first bite.
Incredible beauties!
This is such a fantastic shot!! I’m not very creative with captions but I can’t help but comment on the beautiful photo.
We are attempting to log in for the photo contest, but it goes to a blank screen. Suggestions? Thanks!
Am I reading your contest rules correctly? In this age of digital photography, you do not accept digital submissions for your photo contests? Say it isn’t so!
Eenie,meanie,minie,moe!
Please, please feed me first!
Mom, he’s standing on my wing again!
Awwwww…..worms again! How about a doughnut instead?
Looks like a time-lapse photo.
It’s my turn now,you have already had yours!
Congrats on the winning shot! It’s a Print and Frame shot!
But MAAAAAA you said me firssssstttttt !!??!!!
Last bite! Last bite! This is your last round!
“Now children, which one of you got up the earliest to get the worm?
I saw your photo at the Ice House Museum. It won you the show, and first in the magazine too! congratulations.
This is a real good photo…I Like!! The “babies” appear bigger than the mother!!
Great shot, and I’m glad it won. It’s cute.
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