Photography in Paradise

Paul Tan (@thebirdingdude)

I set myself to take rarely seen frontal shots of the Toucan and was able to nail tack sharp sequences in flight.

Bird Species: Toco Toucan

Tay Kim Suan, Gin (@gin.tay)

I was captivated by the colourful and vibrant Blue-and-yellow macaw flying inside Sky Amphitheatre during the Wings of the World presentation.

Bird Species: Blue-and-yellow macaw

Ravi Sankar Yarramilli (@visualfusions)

Scarlet macaw in flight, captured at Hong Leong Foundation Crimson Wetlands on a rainy day.

Bird Species: Scarlet macaw

Loh Jason (@lightstoriesbyj)

It is fascinating to watch the agile Taveta golden weaver flying to and fro diligently to construct its nest. This photo captures one flying vertically back to its nest.

Bird Species: Taveta golden weaver

Kwok Jia-Xin (@picsbyjx)

Mention portrait photography and notice what springs to mind is people — mostly sitting in a studio. But couldn’t one take a portrait of a majestic bird as well?

Bird Species: Black-casqued hornbill

Jasmine Ee Siu Lin (@wildlife_with_jas)

Make Me Look Beautiful’ — A vibrant Saffron toucanet poses, its striking red and blue bill contrasting against its yellow plumage and piercing red eye, a masterpiece of nature's palette.

Bird Species: Saffron toucanet

Tan Yong Shen (@jaceyst_)

Unlike other birds, I find that the colours of the flamingo stand out more when captured from a wider perspective, where their vibrant pink hues come together in formation.

Bird Species: Lesser and greater flamingo

Wong Chi Yan (@mymandaiexperience)

You never know what you will find at Bird Paradise! This Western long-tailed hornbill was perching beside the observation tower of Nyungwe Forest Heart of Africa, a great birthday present!

Bird Species: Western long-tailed hornbill

Eleanor Tay Siao Lin (@we_love_wildlife2)

A captivating scene unfolds as a Mother Victoria crowned pigeon and her adorable chick sit in a nest, their curious gaze meeting mine, creating a heartwarming connection with nature.

Bird Species: Victoria crowned pigeon

Lim Yean Chin (@best_birds_n_wildlife)

The Gentoo penguin has the most prominent tail and are the fastest underwater swimmer of all penguin species. At Bird Paradise, you can witness them taking a dive and swimming!

Bird Species: Gentoo penguin

Andy Chew Teck Huat (@shootforcompetitions)

It is never easy to photograph two flamingos with their necks and beaks coming close enough to form the shape of a heart. I am glad I finally captured one.

Bird Species: American flamingo

Sanjit Singh Gill (@v35.0)

The beautiful Hornbill and its majestic banana-hued beak stands out against the lush greenery.

Bird Species: Great hornbill