Downy

Gallery: AvianPosted February 4, 2018487 views5 comments

This Downy Woodpecker is showing some tongue action here. This is the first time I've ever caught the Downy with its tongue sticking out. At one time this was a nemesis bird but today it was extremely cooperative and stuck around for about 10 minutes in the same place. It was raining a little and I removed a few raindrops.

Iso-1600, 600 mm, F8, 500th, 95% of full frame, D 500, tripod, fill flash at -0.3, EV zero, DxO photo lab, ACR 10, Topaz adjust, TK luminosity mask and sharpening action at 50%.

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5 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on February 4, 2018 at 2:50 PM

This is a real nice look at the woodpecker. Great pose and detail. Nice perch and background.

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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on February 4, 2018 at 3:55 PM

Beautiful detail, David, and an interesting head turn. A great view of the back and I like the tongue. Good work.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on February 4, 2018 at 4:34 PM

Lots to like here, David. The nice soft light allowed for a pleasing catch light, and the details are great in the big version. If I had one wish it would be for more room up top, would make an already excellent image even better.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on February 6, 2018 at 8:23 AM

Love it, more often than not I really do like these back-faced images ! Well done ! Hans

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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on February 7, 2018 at 8:46 PM

Such a great shot of this woodpecker, David. Wonderful detail in the subject, and a great complimentary background. Nicely done.

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