A visually rich selection of the finest bird photography from around
the world, presented by renowned ornithologist David Allen Sibley and
sourced from Instagram's inspiring photographer community
We
love birds, but they can be tricky to photograph. Enter the expert
avian photographers of Instagram who are uploading astounding captures
of beauty and wit to be viewed on your phone screen. Posting from all
corners of the globe, this new generation of image-makers has raised the
bar and then some with their technically brilliant, characterful
portraits.
But on small screens, a good many subtle features are
hard to take in. This book showcases Instagram's gorgeous bird
photography in breathtaking detail, alongside text from renowned
ornithologist David Allen Sibley. The images are featured with anecdotes
and technical details, always with name, location, and of course,
Instagram account, for further bird joy, providing insight and guidance
to bird enthusiasts and aspiring photographers alike.
Discover the most breathtaking bird photography ever shared on Instagram-now in a stunning gift album.
Birds of Instagram brings together a curated collection of awe-inspiring avian portraits from some of the platform's most talented photographers.
Edited by renowned ornithologist David Allen Sibley, this book transforms the small-screen magic of Instagram into a vivid, large-format experience that reveals every feather, hue, and detail.
Inside, you'll find:
- Hundreds of extraordinary bird images from every corner of the globe, showcasing species in their natural habitats.
- Expert commentary and anecdotes from Sibley, offering insight into bird behavior and photography techniques.
- Contributor highlights, including Instagram stars like @jc_wings, @benknoot, @jessfindlay, and @sdmdiving, whose work has captivated bird lovers worldwide.
- Technical details and location notes for each image, plus Instagram handles for further exploration.
Whether you're a birdwatcher, photographer, or simply someone who marvels at nature's beauty, this book is a celebration of creativity and biodiversity-a perfect gift for wildlife enthusiasts and social media fans alike
This stunning collection features work from some of Instagram's most talented bird photographers, collectively reaching an audience of hundreds of thousands of followers worldwide. Each contributor brings a unique perspective and style to capturing avian beauty:
- Oleg Alexeyev - @oleg_alexeyev_photo
- Ganesh Balakrishnan - @the_lord_of_the_light
- Glenn Bartley - @bartleys_photo_workshops
- Kevin Biskaborn - @kevinbiskaborn
- Peter Brannon - @peter.brannon
- Drew Buckley - @drewbphotography
- Digvijay Chaugle - @birdboy
- Vincent Chiang - @vincent_ckx
- Greg Christoph - @gregxoph
- John Crawley - @jc_wings
- Mark Eastment - @markeastmentphotography
- Jess Findlay - @jessfindlay
- Elijah Gildea - @elijahs_photography
- Heinrich Human - @heinrich_human
- Vishesh Kamboj - @visheshkambojj
- Ben Knoot - @benknoot
- Robert Kreinz - @rkreinz
- Kimmo Lahikainen - @lahki_birds
- James Lowe - @jameslowe783
- Eli Martinez - @sdmdiving
- Rina Miele - @rinamiele
- Gururaj Moorching - @gururaj_moorching
- Jason Ogbourne - @jasonogbourne
- Robert S. Parker - @robert.s.parker
- Shelley Pearson - @shelley_pearson_
- Pradeep Purushothaman - @pradeep.wildlens
- Ananth Ramasamy - @ananth.ramasamy
- Scott Rolph - @aussiebirdphotography
- Stefano Ronchi - @stefanoronchi
- Erik Ruiterman - @erikruiterman
- Juho Salo - @aussiebirdphotography
- Praveen Siddannavar - @praveensiddannavar
- Franka Slothouber - @frankaslothouber
- Alecia Smith - @alecia_birds
- Georgina Steytler - @georgina_steytler
- Femke van Willigen - @ajoebowan
- Alice Worswick - @alice_worswick
