Pileated Woodpecker Close Up and Personal (Page 2): ...

Hunter Lou 1947 Loc: Minnesota

Carolina Wings wrote:

I'm becoming a real trooper when it comes to going... (show quote)

guligian Loc: Louisville KY

Those are some fabulous shots! What did you shoot with?

Laura72568 Loc: Anderson TX

These are great! I have two shots of a pileated wp and I treasure them! They are not NEAR as great as these. Congrats!

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

Excellent close-ups Jan.

marxgo Loc: Central Iowa

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

I love these pictures, all of them. And I want to thank you so much for adding your camera settings. I am still learning and trying different settings. I know your exact settings probably won't work on my camera/lens and/or time of day, but at least it helps give me some ideas to try.

DigitalDon Loc: Calgary, Alberta

Great shots of a woodpecker which normally flies away when approached. Your images are really nice and sharp. I wonder how they know there is a worm/bug inside the wood. Do they smell them or do they hear them?

Sylvias Loc: North Yorkshire England

Superb set Jan, loved the set. Thank you very much for braving the elements to posts these wonderful shots. :thumbup: :thumbup: :-)

FrodoBaggins Loc: Texas

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

Superb shots Jan! I love the shot pulling the worm out! 👏👏👏

dmeyer Loc: Marion, NC

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

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: ...not only for the outstanding images, but for braving the cold!

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

Carolina these are the best I have ever seen!!! :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, 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

Great close ups Jan. :thumbup: :thumbup:

Davethehiker Loc: South West Pennsylvania

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

Every one is a prize winner! The ones with the tongue showing are my favorites.

One can hear those beauties before you see them. Thank you for sharing not only the photos but for telling how you did it.

You inspire me to pull out my big prime.

Were you using a tripod?

Hunter Lou 1947 Loc: Minnesota

Don't know why my reply came up this way.

bob_71 Loc: Severna Park, MD

A truly masterful set!

Bob

Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Even with a 300mm lens, you were quite close. Well done.
Woody appears to be using a twig-tool to maneuver grubs closer to the opening.