Female Downy last light

Gallery: AvianPosted January 6, 2014198 views15 comments

Nikon D300, 70-200 2.8 + TC 1.7 @240mm. F/8, 1/400, ISO 400.

This pretty little female Downy Woodpecker was perched beautifully on a lichen covered perch, waiting to be admired.
Comments appreciated please see large version.

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15 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 6, 2014 at 9:41 PM

Just plain gorgeous, Albert. Wonderful color and texture in the lichen and add the snow and perfectly exposed and focused Downy and it just doesn't get any better.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 6, 2014 at 10:48 PM

Excellent - fine detail and unusual tree trunk with the lichen. Perfect BG and comp-

Sandy

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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 7, 2014 at 1:00 AM

Excellent shot. I like how the light goes across the head area. Very nice detail on the larger image, well done.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on January 7, 2014 at 6:35 AM

Excellent shot, love the frosty perch. Nice details.

Ray

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Comment posted by Brian Gatlin on January 7, 2014 at 7:55 AM

looks great, Albert. nice comp and detail, and that fungus or lichen on the perch is unique and interesting. well done.

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Comment posted by Jefferson Silva on January 7, 2014 at 9:27 AM

Beaufitul image, Albert.
Tree very different, pretty nice!

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Comment posted by Matthew Studebaker on January 7, 2014 at 3:05 PM

beautiful.

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Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 7, 2014 at 3:31 PM

Excellent - nice detail; clean composition; interesting perch.

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Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 7, 2014 at 5:47 PM

Excellent work on this downy image. The details are wonderful and I like the slightly parted bill. Sharon

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Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 7, 2014 at 9:11 PM

A beautiful winter capture of this gal Albert. Great perch with the snow embedded among the lichen.

Sweet Photo

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Comment posted by Charlie VanTassel on January 8, 2014 at 1:19 AM

Beautiful. The perch is great, as well as the bird.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 9, 2014 at 2:47 PM

Super shot Albert, love the perch, bg, lighting, pose, well done.

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Comment posted by May Haga on January 9, 2014 at 4:57 PM

Very nice Albert. The perch is indeed interesting, as, of course, is the bird.
May

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 14, 2014 at 12:12 PM

Love the unusual perch, makes this image most unique Albert.
Very good work!

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on May 7, 2014 at 12:12 AM

what an awesome perch. Lighting is a good touch as well.

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