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Great Spotted Woodpecker

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Posted by Paul Thomas on May 25, 2009 at 3:03 PM
Great Spotted Woodpecker
Found two GSW nests whilst out cycling yesterday. Returned to the most easily photographed one this morning with the full kit.

E-520, 300/f2.8 + 2x TC, ISO 400, 1/200 @ f7.1, small crop for composition.

:toast:

Paul
Posted by Scott Tilley on May 25, 2009 at 5:20 PM
Hi Paul, lovely shot, the light does look a bit harsh in places but not a lot you can do about that. Look forward to seeing some more now you know where they are! :toast:

Scott
Posted by Ray on May 26, 2009 at 6:23 PM
A lot of potential here, if possible a more side on viewpoint, will potentially give you the adults feeding the chicks.

You should also be able to make the scene more photogenic, with a little bit of thought.
Posted by Paul Hobson on May 27, 2009 at 6:04 AM
good image but dull harsh lighting is not helping you. If the birds are ammenable why not try a couple of fill flashes on poles to lift the shadows/
Paul