Comment posted by keith mitchell on January 29, 2014 at 12:35 PM
Albert you have got some cracking detail and the snow on the perch just adds to the image, very nice indeed.
Keith
Registered on July 12, 2008, 127 Posts, 1735 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 29, 2014 at 2:49 PM
Great detail, especially in the large version. The perch and the snow are mostly a bonus, but a bit strong and somewhat of a distraction from the bird. Perhaps softening and darkening it a bit would be worth looking at.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by David Bogener on January 29, 2014 at 3:28 PM
Albert, very nice composition. Really excellent perch with a lot of character. Woodpecker well exposed. Not to tight for me. Dave
Registered on October 30, 2013, 417 Posts, 1255 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hackley on January 29, 2014 at 3:29 PM
Interesting perch with the snow and wonderful all around detail in the larger version, way to go.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Bennett on January 29, 2014 at 3:33 PM
Lovely pose and perch. Exposure is spot-on.
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on January 29, 2014 at 5:10 PM
This very unusual perch makes this one special Albert, nice.
Looks great all around to me, well done!
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Ditch on January 29, 2014 at 5:42 PM
Nice bird and terrific perch. I love the colors and textures in this.
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Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 29, 2014 at 8:07 PM
That's one gorgeous perch, Albert, and the snow on it improves it even more. Nice Downy too
Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments
Comment posted by Nate Chappell on January 29, 2014 at 9:20 PM
Super shot of this Downy Albert, it all comes together here, perch, detail on bird, snow. How did you get so close? Were you in a blind?
Registered on February 1, 2006, 1158 Posts, 19528 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Bunch on January 30, 2014 at 9:44 AM
Nice close-up and detail, good BG and light.. The perch is really cool. I assume that is snow and some kind of fungus.
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 30, 2014 at 11:34 AM
Hi Nate...... I appreciate your comment........ yes ... it was a portable plastic tent like blind set in the snow. after waiting one day in the cold for a shot .. the birds became familiar with the blind.
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 30, 2014 at 12:01 PM
Lovely detail- and exceptional perch.
Couldn't be nicer!
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Archer on January 31, 2014 at 7:53 AM
A beauty for sure, a great perch with that snow and Ms. downy posing nicely for you.
Sweet Photo Albert
Registered on October 28, 2004, 222 Posts, 6683 Comments
Comment posted by Sharon Hallowell on January 31, 2014 at 9:50 AM
I really like this! The perch is just fabulous and you have captured both perch and bird very nicely. Nicely exposed, too! Sharon
Registered on November 1, 2003, 392 Posts, 4810 Comments
Comment posted by Rob Drummond on January 31, 2014 at 9:15 PM
Great shot Albert - love the perch and snow
Registered on November 8, 2003, 617 Posts, 8267 Comments
Comment posted by Ray Whitt on February 1, 2014 at 9:32 AM
Can see why this is your favorite perch, its a great one frosted and covered with snow. Nice work, the woodpecker is excellent.
Ray
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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on February 5, 2014 at 2:10 PM
Fine detail and I love the snow mimicing the white feathers of the bird
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 5, 2014 at 11:00 PM
The Avian. WP win was an honor for me Nate & Keith.... considering all the excellent posts, winning makes it extra special...
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
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18 commentsKeith
Looks great all around to me, well done!
Albert Darmo
Canada
Couldn't be nicer!
Sandy
Sweet Photo Albert
Ray
Albert Darmo
Canada