Pileated Woodpecker Close Up and Personal: I'm becoming a real trooper when it comes to going out in frigid weather to photograph birds! Only because I've figured out that between the...

Carolina Wings Loc: Flew from North Carolina to Pennsylvania

I'm becoming a real trooper when it comes to going out in frigid weather to photograph birds! Only because I've figured out that between the extreme cold and the snow...they are actively pursuing food ;-)

Canon 7DMKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 500
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/1000th

GWR100 Loc: England

Jan this is a remarkable set, congratulations---great photography,

Geoff

Carolina Wings wrote:

I'm becoming a real trooper when it comes to going out in frigid weather to photograph birds! Only because I've figured out that between the extreme cold and the snow...they are actively pursuing food ;-)

Canon 7DMKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 500
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/1000th

angler Loc: StHelens England

Super sharp shots Jan.

SonyBug

Yea, great shots. Best I have ever seen for how a woodpecker works to eat.

jjbrenner Loc: San Angelo, TX

Carolina Wings wrote:

I'm becoming a real trooper when it comes to going out in frigid weather to photograph birds! Only because I've figured out that between the extreme cold and the snow...they are actively pursuing food ;-)

Canon 7DMKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 500
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/1000th

Stunning images! Don't see how you could have captured more dramatically this remarkable and beautiful bird. Well done!!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

The closest shots I've seen of this amazing looking bird. Super series, Jan.

Ol' Frank Loc: Orlando,

Really nice series on the woodpecker. Thanks for sharing the unusual photos.

Swamp-Cork Loc: Lanexa, Virginia

Carolina Wings wrote:

I'm becoming a real trooper when it comes to going out in frigid weather to photograph birds! Only because I've figured out that between the extreme cold and the snow...they are actively pursuing food ;-)

Canon 7DMKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 500
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/1000th

Fantastic set, Jan! Are you sure that isn't your pet bird?
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hoylandboy Loc: Michigan

What a Fantastic set Jan, Great work

angela k Loc: Long Island

I'm so glad you are brave enough to venture out in the cold, Jan, you take such wonderful shots, that us chickens would never be able to see!!
Love them all, they are incredible!!
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pinkycat Loc: The Garden State

Amazing set, Jan! I've yet to see such perfect closeups. I love the ones with the tongue out. Detail is fantastic! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

texaseve Loc: TX, NC and NH

Very nice! He looks so happy!

Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California

Carolina Wings wrote:

I'm becoming a real trooper when it comes to going out in frigid weather to photograph birds! Only because I've figured out that between the extreme cold and the snow...they are actively pursuing food ;-)

Canon 7DMKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 500
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/1000th

He sure let you get nice and close, Jan. Lovely captures. It doesn't always take a super telephoto to get the close-ups. Patience almost always pays off.

A. J. Loc: PA. USA

Carolina Wings wrote:

I'm becoming a real trooper when it comes to going out in frigid weather to photograph birds! Only because I've figured out that between the extreme cold and the snow...they are actively pursuing food ;-)

Canon 7DMKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 500
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/1000th

Excellent set, Jan, he is so handsome. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

gemlenz Loc: Gilbert Arizona

Carolina Wings wrote:

I'm becoming a real trooper when it comes to going out in frigid weather to photograph birds! Only because I've figured out that between the extreme cold and the snow...they are actively pursuing food ;-)

Canon 7DMKII
Canon 300mm f/4 Prime
ISO 500
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/1000th

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