Great Spotted Woodpecker

I was on a photographic trip to Skeleftea in Sweden looking for golden eagles last February. This great spotted woodpecker came and sat in front of the hide for a few seconds and then flew away.

Canon 50D, Canon 300mm f2.8, 1/500sec, ISO 400

Lovely capture, Ron, a well composed image. Nice bird, sharp, bright & perfectly exposed in the snowy conditions. Might just lose the three OOF "domino" circles top right as my eye are drawn to them, but no big deal. Cliff

Well composed image as stated by Cliff. I didn't notice the dominos until they were pointed out, so they don't worry me too much, but there is a very strong blue cast over the whole picture. Other than that, a cracking shot of a bird and its surroundings.

Proper winters feel to this one - I'd take the top domino only out if I were changing anything.

Mark

Very nice indeed Ron. As a very minor aside, I think I'd consider cropping a smidge off the left hand edge just to eliminate that little bit of space between the tree trunk.
Robert

Love the habitat shown,the feel of the image is great Ron,love the composition of the GSW with his classic pose captured,lovely image

Lovely shot Ron,

a nice winter scene with a splash of colour in it

Cracking

A wonderful winter scene and image Ron - well done.

Very nice enviro shot and well captured from the opportunity. Nits covered.

Brett

Hi, great picture and you have to grab any opportunity that comes your way.

Hello Ron.

Excellent Woodpecker image and the setting is superb, I like this alot.

Hi Ron

lovely shot, love how his feathers are puffed out, great winter feel to it

Paul