After a unique viral photo, nature photographer tells us how the "surreal experience" of being blocked on social media was hilarious – and we think he has a point!

Photographer Carl Bovis was taken aback when former New York attorney Regina Alberty blocked him on social media for posting an unflattering image of a woodpigeon. Alberty accused him of deliberately making the picture look bad because he didn't like the bird, stating, "Usually photographers try to take pictures that favor the subject.

Do you even like the subject of your pics?" before telling him not to respond, as she would be blocking him. Carl, who is based in Somerset, UK, found the situation amusing and told Digital Camera World how it felt to be on the receiving end of this bizarre exchange. He said, "I'm usually quite sensitive to criticism but I found that hilarious!"

Carl had shared the image on social media, knowing his followers would appreciate its humor, but he was surprised by the reaction it received. He reflected that he gained more from the situation than he lost, as the incident led to increased sales of his prints and positive responses from online supporters.