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Golden-fronted Woodpecke
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Golden-fronted Woodpecke

by Angela McCain

Gallery: AvianPosted July 18, 2011111 views15 comments
Golden-fronted Woodpecker. South Texas. March, 2011

D3 ISO 400. 300/2.8 with 2x tc f7.1 1/1250s -0.3ev. Gitzo tripod with Wimberly Head. Shot from a blind. About 40% FF.

Comments

15 comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on July 18, 2011 at 10:46 PM
The larger version shows excellent detail and the slightly open beak and curious pose make this very appealing imo. Nicely done, Angela. :toast:
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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 19, 2011 at 12:17 AM
Good detail; nice pose; good light.

What's the background here?
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Comment posted by Verdon on July 19, 2011 at 12:53 AM
Angela another awesome bird, never seen before, very nice shot and composition :toast:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 19, 2011 at 1:23 AM
Terrific shot, Angela. Looks like you were working in fairly harsh light. Fine work preserving the detail. I wish the tail was in focus, but I'm unsure if that would have created a distracting background.
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 19, 2011 at 1:54 AM
Love these guys!
Great detail, pose, bright eye, and BG.
Super!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on July 19, 2011 at 7:24 AM
A fine image Angela. I like the head turn with slightly open beak, nice colors and good detail on the woodpecker. Well done.
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Comment posted by Bill Maile on July 19, 2011 at 8:56 AM
Oh wow, what a great bird, don't think I've even seen a photo of one before. Nicely captured Angela! :)
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Comment posted by John Robinson on July 19, 2011 at 9:43 AM
Goodn one - exposure spot on and positioning in the frame.
JohnR
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 19, 2011 at 9:53 AM
Excellent, Angela. I love the bg.
:toast:
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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on July 19, 2011 at 4:38 PM
Wonderful display of colors between the woodpecker and background. I like the detail, eye contact and pose, well done.
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Comment posted by Ken Archer on July 19, 2011 at 5:59 PM
W :eek: W!!! Sweet photo of this handsome fellow Angela. A great pose with excellent detail.

Ken Archer
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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on July 19, 2011 at 6:55 PM
Up to your usual excellence Angela, Love the eye.

Ray
Registered on May 27, 2011, 92 Posts, 2619 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Huff on July 19, 2011 at 6:57 PM
Awesome image. Great detail, pose and catchlight in the eye. Nice light and background.

Ron Huff
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Comment posted by Mark Jenkins on July 19, 2011 at 9:43 PM
Nice lighting on the head with good feather detail and a nice corneal reflection. A very good photo Angela.
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Comment posted by Rob Drummond on July 20, 2011 at 3:47 AM
Great detail and eye contact Angela

cheers
Rob
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