Ruurd Jelle van der Leij is a professional wildlife photographer from the Netherlands who has actually been dealing with a project called Frontals for the last ten years. The task includes pictures of birds fired from the front, which are amusing. “I saw right now that they changed the appearance of the birds,” Ruurd clarifies. “I promised to focus on it after that and also make sure I had at least one frontal in each series. Some birds begin to resemble angry birds, while others end up being entertaining or perhaps silly.”

According to the photographer, frontal photographs might hide severe traits of birds, such as long costs, and ultimately change their appearance. “Frontals are truly the common technique of looking at you in owls and also birds of prey, so they’re only enjoyable when they turn their heads,” adds Ruurd. “I believe that only spoonbills are extra appealing when they show their large bill with yellow spots as well as the tufted head.” From a photo perspective, he argues, frontal shots enable the photographer to produce unexpected make-ups.

#1 Short-Eared Owl

#2 Wood Pigeon

#3 Great Egret

#4 Red Kite

#5 Waxwing

#6 Great Bittern

#7 Black Stork

#8 Red-Breasted Goose

#10 Spoonbill