Photo: Nancy Klinger
Bluebirds have a special place in Nancy Klinger’s heart. The area resident volunteers as a bluebird trail monitor at Belwin Conservancy in Afton and often brings her camera along while hiking the trails. “The term that I use to describe my photography is enthusiast. The term that I use to describe my love of bluebirds is fanatical!” Klinger says. On one April stroll, she heard a familiar “cheer, cheer, cheer,” and spotted an Eastern Bluebird with her beak full of nesting material. “I usually follow the rule of thirds for my bird photos, but I wanted her to be in the center of the shot,” Klinger says. “Isn’t she beautiful?”
Photographer: Nancy Klinger
Title: The Joys of Spring
Equipment: Canon EOS R7 with a Canon 100–500mm lens
Location: Belwin Conservancy
Category: Wildlife
Award: Second Place
