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May 4, 2022 09:48:34   #
bajadreamer Loc: Baja California Sur
 
I have a bad (or good, depending on how you look at it and how much hard drive space you have) tendency to shoot too many images of many species of birds. I am always looking for that "better" image. I often end up with dozens, or even hundreds, of images of the same species. When I decide on which image I am going to display, I try to pick out the image I like the best. This species of bird, Lewis's Woodpecker, is one of those. I have taken many shots of this bird, but never one that is really "good". This is the best image I have. This image has been altered considerably. A large amount of OOF branches have been cloned out behind and above the bird. Lewis's Woodpeckers were "discovered" and named by Merriweather Lewis; he was fascinated by their "non woodpecker" behavior. These birds often hawk insects out of the air like flycatchers or phoebes, rather than drill into trees and wood for them. Shot with a Canon R5, 600 mm +2x, SS 1/3200, f/8.0, ISO 1600, range-too far.


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May 4, 2022 09:54:31   #
Ben's nana Loc: Chesterland, Ohio
 
Great shot. I've never seen this particular species of woodpecker
Fran

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May 4, 2022 10:01:16   #
fourpar Loc: Central Florida
 
Very nice...Should be on a wall somewhere!
Thanks for sharing

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May 4, 2022 10:09:17   #
WJB Loc: Salisbury, MD
 
Ben's nana wrote:
Great shot. I've never seen this particular species of woodpecker
Fran


Me neither.

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May 4, 2022 10:17:27   #
prcb1949 Loc: Ex Zimbabwe - Now UK
 
bajadreamer wrote:
I have a bad (or good, depending on how you look at it and how much hard drive space you have) tendency to shoot too many images of many species of birds. I am always looking for that "better" image. I often end up with dozens, or even hundreds, of images of the same species. When I decide on which image I am going to display, I try to pick out the image I like the best. This species of bird, Lewis's Woodpecker, is one of those. I have taken many shots of this bird, but never one that is really "good". This is the best image I have. This image has been altered considerably. A large amount of OOF branches have been cloned out behind and above the bird. Lewis's Woodpeckers were "discovered" and named by Merriweather Lewis; he was fascinated by their "non woodpecker" behavior. These birds often hawk insects out of the air like flycatchers or phoebes, rather than drill into trees and wood for them. Shot with a Canon R5, 600 mm +2x, SS 1/3200, f/8.0, ISO 1600, range-too far.
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Very nice shot of a lovely woodpecker!

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May 4, 2022 11:05:57   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Beautiful. I have never even heard of that woodpecker. Great image.

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May 4, 2022 15:04:04   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
bajadreamer wrote:
I have a bad (or good, depending on how you look at it and how much hard drive space you have) tendency to shoot too many images of many species of birds. I am always looking for that "better" image. I often end up with dozens, or even hundreds, of images of the same species. When I decide on which image I am going to display, I try to pick out the image I like the best. This species of bird, Lewis's Woodpecker, is one of those. I have taken many shots of this bird, but never one that is really "good". This is the best image I have. This image has been altered considerably. A large amount of OOF branches have been cloned out behind and above the bird. Lewis's Woodpeckers were "discovered" and named by Merriweather Lewis; he was fascinated by their "non woodpecker" behavior. These birds often hawk insects out of the air like flycatchers or phoebes, rather than drill into trees and wood for them. Shot with a Canon R5, 600 mm +2x, SS 1/3200, f/8.0, ISO 1600, range-too far.
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Exceptional specimen and shat 🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️🎖️

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May 4, 2022 15:31:00   #
DWU2 Loc: Phoenix Arizona area
 

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May 4, 2022 17:14:57   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Nice capture and great PP work

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May 4, 2022 20:53:25   #
lukevaliant Loc: gloucester city,n. j.
 
very cool, i've only heard of these,nevr saw one ,,great capture!

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May 4, 2022 22:03:07   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
bajadreamer wrote:
I have a bad (or good, depending on how you look at it and how much hard drive space you have) tendency to shoot too many images of many species of birds. I am always looking for that "better" image. I often end up with dozens, or even hundreds, of images of the same species. When I decide on which image I am going to display, I try to pick out the image I like the best. This species of bird, Lewis's Woodpecker, is one of those. I have taken many shots of this bird, but never one that is really "good". This is the best image I have. This image has been altered considerably. A large amount of OOF branches have been cloned out behind and above the bird. Lewis's Woodpeckers were "discovered" and named by Merriweather Lewis; he was fascinated by their "non woodpecker" behavior. These birds often hawk insects out of the air like flycatchers or phoebes, rather than drill into trees and wood for them. Shot with a Canon R5, 600 mm +2x, SS 1/3200, f/8.0, ISO 1600, range-too far.
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wow that's a great shot of lewis's woodpecker...what a beauty!

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May 5, 2022 05:42:26   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
bajadreamer wrote:
I have a bad (or good, depending on how you look at it and how much hard drive space you have) tendency to shoot too many images of many species of birds. I am always looking for that "better" image. I often end up with dozens, or even hundreds, of images of the same species. When I decide on which image I am going to display, I try to pick out the image I like the best. This species of bird, Lewis's Woodpecker, is one of those. I have taken many shots of this bird, but never one that is really "good". This is the best image I have. This image has been altered considerably. A large amount of OOF branches have been cloned out behind and above the bird. Lewis's Woodpeckers were "discovered" and named by Merriweather Lewis; he was fascinated by their "non woodpecker" behavior. These birds often hawk insects out of the air like flycatchers or phoebes, rather than drill into trees and wood for them. Shot with a Canon R5, 600 mm +2x, SS 1/3200, f/8.0, ISO 1600, range-too far.
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Very nice image!!!
I can't really see the problem you're talking about other than a few oof branches.
You state "range too far" how far away were you?
The only thing I can suggest is get closer to the subject If at all possible.
Remember you don't have to keep all images shot!! just trash the crap!!

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May 5, 2022 05:46:26   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Excellent shot.

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May 5, 2022 05:51:38   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
bajadreamer wrote:
I have a bad (or good, depending on how you look at it and how much hard drive space you have) tendency to shoot too many images of many species of birds. I am always looking for that "better" image. I often end up with dozens, or even hundreds, of images of the same species. When I decide on which image I am going to display, I try to pick out the image I like the best. This species of bird, Lewis's Woodpecker, is one of those. I have taken many shots of this bird, but never one that is really "good". This is the best image I have. This image has been altered considerably. A large amount of OOF branches have been cloned out behind and above the bird. Lewis's Woodpeckers were "discovered" and named by Merriweather Lewis; he was fascinated by their "non woodpecker" behavior. These birds often hawk insects out of the air like flycatchers or phoebes, rather than drill into trees and wood for them. Shot with a Canon R5, 600 mm +2x, SS 1/3200, f/8.0, ISO 1600, range-too far.
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Outstanding image
. I haven't seen one of these before

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May 5, 2022 06:02:23   #
raymondh Loc: Walker, MI
 
First time seeing one of these. And your “best you got” raises the superlative bar to a whole new level!

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