Hispaniolan Woodpecker#2

Gallery: AvianPosted April 5, 2012268 views8 comments

This shot captured along the beach not too long after the shot I posted a few days ago. This image of a male doesn't offer the pose of the previous post, but I think it highlights the differences between the two genders.

D3s
500mm f/4.0 VR-II
TC-14E II
SB-900
1/500s @ f/5.6
ISO 1250
Spot Metered
Exposure Comp 0EV
Flash Exposure Comp -2/3EV
Gitzo w/Wimberley II

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on April 5, 2012 at 10:21 PM

Beautiful detail, Chuck. The colors in this bird are awesome.

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Comment posted by Sally Wood on April 6, 2012 at 5:53 AM

Wow, very nice detail.... beautiful colors, and nice that he turned his head so you could catch the eye!

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on April 6, 2012 at 7:20 AM

What an unusual color pattern for a wookpecker. Never seen this kind before. Love the eye it really grabs your attention.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on April 6, 2012 at 11:17 AM

Almost unreal in the colors, but great nevertheless

Amazing species, well captured ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on April 6, 2012 at 3:52 PM

Amazing and interesting color patterns to this male, I happen to like this image better just because you can appreciate the color scheme more that the other pose, nice job in getting this shots, way to go.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on April 6, 2012 at 5:02 PM

A terrific woodpecker. Nice detail in the crown and good exposure overall.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on April 6, 2012 at 6:27 PM

Striking colors - nice to get such a good luck at the eye given the position. Nice DOF as well

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on April 11, 2012 at 7:52 AM

Wow, Chuck. Love the yellows on this bird. The eye is awesome too. Love the overall comp with the tree bark taking up the entire frame. Nice work.

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