Male Redbellied WP

Gallery: AvianPosted January 21, 2010170 views11 comments

It seems that this winter has brought a lot of woodpeckers to the feeders. There were fewer wrens invading boxes this past summer and I think the net was more chickadees and woodpeckers. Maybe a few more bluebirds, but I haven't seen any this winter at the water or feeders.

These guys are like nuthatches for me. Whenever they're around I can't help myself and I have to try to get a few new photos.

Anyone know why this one looks a little bald around the legs?

Comments and critiques are appreciated.

Thanks.

EOS 1D, 400 2.8 w/1.4 extender, projected flash @-1.3, 1/800 @f8, ISO 250.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Ed Dubois on January 21, 2010 at 10:42 PM

Very nice Jerry.

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Comment posted by Nick Saunders on January 22, 2010 at 3:11 AM

The BG looks like much of what i'm seeing outside right now over here Jerry. I like the pose you caught here.

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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 22, 2010 at 6:33 AM

Wonderful shot Jerry - great detail and I like the way the bird has turned away from the trunk

cheers
Rob

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on January 22, 2010 at 8:24 AM

A super shot Jerry. I love the soft light and the details on the bird and perch. The BG is perfect IMO. Great comp too. I wish this were mine. Well done.

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Comment posted by KC Choo on January 22, 2010 at 9:27 AM

Excellent shot! Nice pose, too.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 22, 2010 at 9:34 AM

This is really nice of one of my favorite birds. Good compostion including just enough of the perch without overwhelming the bird. My only nit is the white dot in the middle of the eye...it looks unnatural to me. Sharon

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 22, 2010 at 11:11 AM

a very nice image, Jerry. A great pose, nice soft light, and a good perch and bg. No nits from me.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 22, 2010 at 11:36 AM

A lovely shot with a lot of character. I'd love to have it.

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 22, 2010 at 2:57 PM

I can see why you would be inclined to photograph this bird each time, wonderful framing and detail, well done. No idea on the bald area.