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.
Great shot. I've never seen this particular species of woodpecker
Fran
Very nice...Should be on a wall somewhere!
Thanks for sharing
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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!
Beautiful. I have never even heard of that woodpecker. Great image.
joecichjr
Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
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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 ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ
Nice capture and great PP work
very cool, i've only heard of these,nevr saw one ,,great capture!
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!
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!!
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
First time seeing one of these. And your โbest you gotโ raises the superlative bar to a whole new level!
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