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Downy Woodpecker
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Downy Woodpecker

by David Schoen

Gallery: AvianPosted July 22, 201811,539 views8 comments
This was taken yesterday morning when the birds were fairly cooperative.  I like the pose and perch on this one.  The light was just starting to get somewhat harsh around 8:30 AM when this was taken.  The crop is a little tight.  This was taken in landscape mode; I wasn't fast enough to open it up to portrait mode.

Iso-800, 600 mm, F8, 1000, no flash, D 500, tripod, Adobe camera raw 10.3, Topaz adjust, TK sharpening action at 35%
 

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Dennis Plank on July 22, 2018 at 1:04 PM
Excellent detail, David.  I like the head turn and the perch and background are great.
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Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on July 22, 2018 at 4:51 PM
Excellent shot, David.  Wonderful detail in the bird and wonderful perch as well, against a nice background.  That head turn really is a nice plus. 
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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 22, 2018 at 6:50 PM
Hi David,

The tight comp does not bother me.  Large view is very detailed and pose is excellent. I'd say that this one is a keeper. Well done.................Jim
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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 22, 2018 at 9:25 PM
Kudos! Great shot. Well seen and made.cool
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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on July 24, 2018 at 2:32 PM
Outstanding.  Everything seems perfect.  
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Comment posted by Tim Stenning on July 24, 2018 at 3:45 PM
WOW!
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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 3, 2018 at 12:46 PM
David - this is a beauty!  sorry I missed it before..

Tack-sharp, great pose, interesting perch and sweet BG = perfect!
Congrats on the WP!
Sandy
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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on August 3, 2018 at 9:19 PM
devil................................Jim
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