Acorn Woodpecker

Gallery: AvianPosted July 14, 2012636 views7 comments

I've done very little shooting the last 6 months, busy with lots of other projects and activity, but had a few productive mornings last week at a little USFS trick tank. This Acorn Woodpecker is from one of those sessions.

I appreciate your critiques and comments. Please view the larger version if possible.

Canon 7D, 500mm + 1.4x TC, tripod, camo cloth, not set up or baited

f/7.1, 1/500, ISO 400

Crop to 77% (13.9 of 18MP)

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Randy Bacon on July 14, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Very nice Brian, tack sharp and perfectly exposed.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on July 14, 2012 at 7:44 PM

An unusual setting for the species, at least compared to the shots I typically see of them. It loos like your skills survived the time off.

Some day I'll have to visit that tank.

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on July 14, 2012 at 7:52 PM

it's definitely not how I typically see them represented--but bear in mind the species name--oaks are a defining characteristic of their habitat.

would love to take you out there some time, Rich, and already starting to think about heading back down your way once the temps start to moderate.

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on July 14, 2012 at 9:21 PM

The framing by the branch and trunk works for me; the detail in the bird is very good. And your ability to get good detail in the whites and blacks is very impressive. First rate, Brian.

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Comment posted by Ron Bielefeld on July 14, 2012 at 9:50 PM

Very sweet Brian. Great sharpness and I like the comp. Well done.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on July 15, 2012 at 3:27 AM

Nice pose. nice detail. Love the catch light in the eye. Nice job with the contrasting colors too Brian.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on September 12, 2012 at 7:03 AM

Love the natural framing and head-turn, beautiful species I'd not seen before Brian.
Excellent

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