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A Well-Loved Tree
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A Well-Loved Tree

by SandyRichardsBrown

Gallery: AvianPosted March 18, 2018337 views7 comments
Hairy Woodpecker, Sierra Vista, AZ
2018:02:15 14:05:56
Nikon D850
Sigma S 150-600mm @ 600mm
1/1200 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 2500
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on March 18, 2018 at 3:17 PM
Sandy, I like this a lot! For one thing, since the tree is the subject, you have quite rightly given it prominence. The woodpecker has a supporting role, it's size relative to the role. This is story telling at it's best!
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on March 18, 2018 at 4:14 PM
Great perch for the Hairy, Sandy.  Excellent detail and dof.  Well done.
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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on March 18, 2018 at 5:31 PM
A well loved tree, indeed!  What a cutie.  I love the expression on his little face.  the BG is beautiful and makes the rings of inner tree around each of the holes really stand out.  Nice simple frame, too. 
Very nice capture of a moment in time! devil
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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on March 19, 2018 at 2:23 PM
That's a lot of holes drilled into the tree Sandy. Except for the red spot on the Woodpecker's head he blends in pretty well. Nice shot!
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Comment posted by Avi Hirschfield on March 19, 2018 at 2:51 PM
Nice composition.
The holes add to the story.
Like this a lot
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Comment posted by Charles Gangas on March 19, 2018 at 4:41 PM
Nice scene captured Sandy. Love the position of the bird and the tree trunk.
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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on March 23, 2018 at 1:52 PM
Nice one Sandy! I like the perch a lot and you got a nice head turn and of course great techs. Nice work!
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