The Fstoppers community is brimming with creative vision and talent. Every day, we comb through your work, looking for images to feature as the Photo of the Day or simply to admire your creativity and technical prowess. In 2021, we're featuring a new photographer every month, whose portfolio represents both stellar photographic achievement and a high level of involvement within the Fstoppers community.
This month's winner is Melody Mellinger! Her work is notable for its elegant captures of birds, particularly its compositions and use of color. Be sure to check out our favorite shots of hers below and give her a follow to see her full portfolio. She's now in the running for Fstoppers Community Photographer of the Year!
How to Be Chosen
Remember, in 2021, we'll be featuring a photographer chosen from the community every month. At the end of the year, the Fstoppers Community Photographer of the Year will be chosen from the 12 monthly winners, with the overall winner getting a tutorial of their choice from the Fstoppers store. Be sure to share your photos in the Fstoppers community!
See Past Photographers of the Month
You can see all Photographers of the Month here.
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Very VERY nice work.
Thank you very much!
Thank you to the fstoppers team for selecting my work for this honor.
I love wildlife photography. Ms. Mellinger is a terrific choice!
Thank you very much!
What type of camera do you use?
I use a Canon 5D Mark IV & 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L lens with a 1.4x extender now but my early photos were all done with a Canon Rebel T6i and the same lens without the extender.