Downy Woodpecker Female

Gallery: AvianPosted March 18, 2015124 views3 comments

My previous post of the male of this species was shot in deep shade at ISO 2500. This female was near the bird feeders at the edge of the woods behind my house, so I had more time to set up and shoot at ISO 1250.

Canon 7D Mark II; 100-400mm.
1/320 sec. @ f/5.6; ISO 1250
(shot using an Acratech GP ballhead in "gimbal" mode)
With bright backlight like this, I choose not to artificially burn down the highlights on the feathers.

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Comment posted by Nate Chappell on March 18, 2015 at 9:46 PM

Excellent exposure and detail in what looks to be fairly challenging lighting here Wayne, well done.

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on March 19, 2015 at 12:08 AM

Another nice Downy Woodpecker photo. The background works better on this shot.

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on March 19, 2015 at 7:30 PM

Hi Wayne,

Nice details and the neutral background works perfectly with the stark black and white pattern of the downy......................Jim

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