Great spotted woodpecker [Dendrocopos major] II

[Frank Schauf]

Now he has discovered me.:S3:

Canon EOS 1DMIV, Canon EF 600mm/4L IS II USM + EF 1.4x III
1/500 sec., f/5.6, ISO 1250, -0,67 EV, Bean bag.

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[Randy Stout]

Frank;
I like the weathered perch, propping tail, splash of red and the overall comp.

In a perfect world, would prefer the head turned a few degrees more away from us.

Cheers

Randy

[Daniel Cadieux]

Ditto Randy, and I would work on the eye a bit as it looks a bit hazy..perhaps the nictitating membrane was partially covering it? I like the fall-like BG, I would only tone down the brighter green leaf in front of the subject's neck. Overall a great set-up.

[David Salem]

Nice bird, perch, BG and comp. The nictitating membrane is half closed but easily fixed. Great job.

[Marina Scarr]

Very nice pose on your woodpecker, esp that tail. If you are not opposed to working on the eye, I think it would bring this image to the next level.

[Shawn Zierman]

Love the pose. Exposure looks spot on. The background is too overpowering color and brightness
wise on this one imo. The partially closed nictating membrane is a bummer...