Open Contest Waterfowl & Water Photo Contest

[Coletafarm]

 

[Coletafarm]

Not an entry

 

[Coletafarm]

Not an entry (no water)

 

[Coletafarm]

 

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[Beanfox]

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Waterfowl & Water Photo Contest
Ends June 30th, 2025​

Calling all waterfowl lovers and photography enthusiasts! Do you have amazing shots or portraits of your domestic waterfowl swimming, diving, or just having fun in the water? We'd love to see them! Whether it's ducks, geese, or Muscovy, these feathered friends adore spending time in the water. Showcase your photography skills by capturing them in their natural habitat. Don't miss the chance to flaunt your water-loving fowl and let them shine in all their aquatic glory!

It's easy to enter, just reply to this thread & attach (upload) pictures of your domestic waterfowl in or on water.

Prizes - Three 3-month PFMs
If entries warrant, there will be two categories, one for ducks and one for geese, and prizes will be awarded for both.

To increase your chances of winning, please read the rules before entering.
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Rules:

1. Four entries per member. One entry per post, please.
2. An entry is *one* photo of your domestic waterfowl with both feet in the water. One entry per post, please.
3. Water can be a puddle, creek, kiddie pool, stock tank, bathtub, sink, bucket, pool, lake, etc.
4. All domestic waterfowl allowed.
5. Waterfowl only. Chickens may enter the 2026 BYC Calendar Photo Contest
6. No screenshots, watermarks, text, etc., on the photo. No collages.
7. The photo needs to have been taken by you.
8. You cannot use a photo that won an award in another BYC-sponsored contest.
9. High-quality images are recommended. Basic editing, such as cropping and other subtle changes, are allowed.
10. ALL photos MUST be uploaded to BYC and not hosted on other image sites, personal websites, etc.
11. Prizes are limited to one per person per contest.
12. All BYC rules apply: Terms of Service (Rules)
13. Entries will be accepted until June 30th, 2025, at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Photography tips from fellow BYC members:

• Photography Tips from BYC's jolenesdad
• Photography Tips from BYC's mdees88
• Photo Critique Club
• Photography Tips from BYC's TudyBOT

2023 Duck Winners

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From left to right, photos by @Dynasty and Delta, @Quatie, @HeritageFan, @saving grace, @silverlinings, @n00shann,

2023 Goose Winners

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From left to right, photos by @fowltemptress, @Dinosaur Village Keeper, @Spotgieter, & @Evadig

2021 Winners

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From left to right, photos by @Fuchsia, @MGG, @CaliFarmsAR

Entry 1

 

[HamsHen50]

Entry 1-

 

[StardustChicken]

Entry #1

2 week old ducklings first dip in water after being successfully rehabbed

 

[BlueO]

Not an entry. Very blurry.

 

[BlueO]

Entry 1. Baby goose!