Photography in Paradise

In partnership with Sony

In conjunction with Bird Paradise’s Grand Opening on 15 Nov 2023, we collaborated with our Official Photography Partner Sony, to launch the #PhotographyInParadise contest. Participants had the chance to explore Bird Paradise as they traversed through 8 large walk-through aviaries, modelled after various habitats of the world.

With 3 categories spanning across our 3 themes: #BirdsInFlight, #ColoursAndFeathers & #TakenInParadise, we have handpicked and curated the talented works of 70 winners. We warmly invite you on a journey as you explore and admire their works on showcase!


#BirdsInFlight Winners

Capturing birds in action is definitely no easy feat! With wings spread open and ready for flight, admire how our photographers have captured the beauty and freedom of birds soaring through the skies.
Sony Category Winner

Sony Category Winner

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

Open Category Winner

Open Category Winner

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

Sony Runner-Up

Sony Runner-Up

Ravi Sankar Yarramilli (@visualfusions)

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

Bird Species: Scarlet macaw

Open Category Runner-Up

Open Category Runner-Up

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

Video Entries

Winner — Cheah Loke Yee (@imnot_salad)

Runner-Up — Seow Swee Meng (@ssmfoto)


#ColoursAndFeathers Winners

Who doesn’t love the fun and joy a pop of colour can bring? The vibrant kaleidoscope of multi-coloured flocks here in Bird Paradise is the perfect focus for photographers to encapsulate into their work.
Sony Category Winner

Sony Category Winner

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

Open Category Winner

Open Category Winner

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

Sony Runner-Up

Sony Runner-Up

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

Open Category Runner-Up

Open Category Runner-Up

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

Video Entries

Winner — Grady Oo Yew Chun Lin (@gradyoo)

Runner-Up — Aimi Syuhaada Binte Juraime (@aimiaugust.mp4)


#TakenInParadise Winners

Wildlife photography is all about patience and waiting for the right moment to capture amazing moments. Come along with us as we discover a different side of birds like we have never seen before!
Sony Category Winner

Sony Category Winner

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

Open Category Winner

Open Category Winner

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

Sony Runner-Up

Sony Runner-Up

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

Open Category Runner-Up

Open Category Runner-Up

Sanjit Singh Gill (@v35.0)

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

Bird Species: Great hornbill

Video Entries

Winner — Aden Low Xing Le (@adenbezalelcreative)

Runner-Up — Kayser Chan (@indeedphotos)


Prizes

Prize Category
Prize
1 Grand Prize Winner
9 Winners
9 Runner-ups
51 Honourable Mentions
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