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Avian Gourmet

by Albert Darmo

Gallery: AvianPosted January 27, 2011162 views8 comments
Nikon D300, Nikkor 70-200 2.8 + TC 1.7 @ 250mm. F/8, 1/640, ISO 400.

Caught this female Hairy Woodpecker enjoying a feast of suet and peanut butter, hope you enjoy the festive occasion. Comments appreciated.

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Scott Frye on January 27, 2011 at 8:37 PM
I like the angle of the perch and that soft brown down on the beak matches that great perch. If it were mine I would take some off the right -- I think the picture might be stronger without the sky on the right side of the perch
Registered on February 3, 2007, 387 Posts, 1136 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on January 27, 2011 at 9:46 PM
Good looking portrait Albert. Excellent detail and I like both the pose and the perch. Whites mgt. on the bird and the snow also looks good to me. No suggestions on my part.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 27, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Exposure, comp, and details look good Albert. Would like to see it larger to truly evaluate it though..
I appreciate the 'festive" occasion, you set a great table :wink:
Well done :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 27, 2011 at 11:24 PM
Lovely little bird, great pose and perch, and the BG is perfect!
That black blip on the right, and the spots on the lower left and lower right near the trunk have got to go, though! :smile:
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on January 28, 2011 at 1:50 AM
I love your feeder. Good detail in the Hairy, and cool to capture a bit of the tongue. I'm not usually a fan of feeder shots, but this is a very cool feeder.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 28, 2011 at 11:10 AM
Lovely pose, light & action Albert, really enjoy seeing the open bill and view of the tongue.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 28, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Albert: When you mentioned that you were shooting birds I had to come look. Marvelous shot here and I envy you the opportunity although I do not envy your winters. Good looking image.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on February 14, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Albert, I think you have a real knack with birds. Well done.

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments