Woodpecker

[JP Bruce]

Created a few days ago near Green Valley, AZ
Canon 40D 300 f2.8 IS w/2X TC, F8, 1/500 ISO 200
Shot from blind with tripod

[John Chardine]

Nice Gila Woodpecker. Looks like flash was used but maybe not. Slight head turn towards you would have been beneficial. The grass in the BG coming out of the back of the bird is a bit distracting.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I agree about head turn and grasses. Otherwise beautiful image :-)

[Robert Amoruso]

Excellent technique - sharp, well exposed and composed correctly. I agree with the others on the grass and head-turn.

[Arthur Morris]

Hey JP, Great to see you here again. The guys here are getting so good at critiquing that I am beginning to feel un-needed! They nailed this image to the wall.