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Looks like like you got yourself a darn nice shot of a male "Downy" or "Hairy" woodpecker. Can't gauge the size in the pic. Can tell you this ... I like the capture you made of him upside down under that limb ... color and clarity not bad at all. Well worth the posting Terri
Terri,
Some guys have ALL the luck and there is none left for me !!! LOL
I saw woodpecker the other day, picked camera and shooed Boris away - AND it was GONE !!!!
Love its pose and cute red cap !!!! Thanks !!!
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Well Terri, considering the weather conditions and the bird being on the shaded side of the branch I think you did a good job there. Nicely composed too.
I had a Greater Spotted on my nut feeder the other day - the first for 10 months - but, of course, by the time I got the camera it had gone;o(
Cheers,
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Now, why can't I do that? Hang upside down and dig for my supper? I think this is a really nice post and for anyone to get that close to a woodpecker is a challenge. All we have around here are pileated woodpeckers, but they don't like people very much and stay to themselves out in the woods.. Don't apologize for this one.. :)PJ
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Hey there Mister Madman, wat'cha know that I don't know
Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs this show
Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away
Tell me what made you that way
That's one nice 'n' hairy pecker babe!! Yes, a wee fuzzy as the focus seems more so on the branch to the left, but, hey...we get the idea and understand!! I think the colorings / markings are superb on this feathery friend!! And the placement / angle is to die for...totaly perfect!!
Ain't nuttin' like a pecker hangin' upside down, is there?!?! 8~O
Hey there Mister Madman, wat'cha know that I don't know
Tell me some crazy stories, let me know who runs this show
Glassy-eyed and laughing, he turns and walks away
Tell me what made you that way
That's as close as I'll ever get to one of these little guys. Interesting angle. You'd think he would be upright so he wouldn't have to hang on so hard.
i really love the angle that everything is at here, its so perfect and interesting all at the same time. really a beautiful capture except that its a little unclear, still an amazing capture, i know how quick those things are!! ~abby
I know what you mean Terri when you have to enhance color because of overcast lighting when shooting birds. I have done myself and not quite as good if lighting was sunny day. But, saying that, you have done a good kob here...I really like the positioning of woodpecker. You know I hear these guys in the bush and I say to myself they must have one hecka of a headache :))...gerry.
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Ahh I love woodpeckers....red-headed ones come into my backyard to feed at the feeder. They are beautiful! This photo is about as lifelike as it gets - grrrrreat job.