Golden-fronted Woodpecker

[Bill Dix]

Lamanai, Belize, in February. Did my best to mitigate the tropical sun, which was beginning to get bright by 8:00 AM when I found this fellow. Love the tail prop.

D7000, 700mm, ISO 1000, 1/1600s @ f/6.3 manual, fill @ 0EV.

[Norm Dulak]

Interesting subject. The image is sharp, and well exposed and composed. As you noted, the strong sunlight was a problem, but handled well under the circumstances. Eye contact is certainly good, but the bird's pose looks somewhat stiff and uncomfortable to me. Did you capture any other poses?

[Bill Dix]

Interesting subject. The image is sharp, and well exposed and composed. As you noted, the strong sunlight was a problem, but handled well under the circumstances. Eye contact is certainly good, but the bird's pose looks somewhat stiff and uncomfortable to me. Did you capture any other poses?

Thanks Norm. I did post a more classic woodpecker pose of this species back in February: http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/118038-Golden-fronted-Woodpecker?highlight=

[Tobie Schalkwyk]

Very nice Bill. I love how the whites on its back just seem to be exploding into different directions! The sun is not always our best friend but you've done well here. Great pic!

[Binu John]

Very nice shot, Bill! Though the light was not in your favor, your exposure is spot on. Excellent composition and lovely pose. TFS

[William Dickson]

Great capture Bill, lovely bird, well done

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the exposure, feather patterns, tail stand and composition. Well done Bill.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image, Bill Sir. Very nice inquisitive pose, beautiful colors, details and composition.
Superb IQ. Love the frame.

Regards,
Satish.

[David Salem]

I really like the inquisitive pose this guy is giving you. The techs look good considering the lighting and the colors look good too. Well done

[Tom van den Brandt]

Lovely image of this beautiful woodpecker Bill. I think it could use a bit more contrast. I like the pose. TFS

Tom

[Bill Dix]

Lovely image of this beautiful woodpecker Bill. I think it could use a bit more contrast. I like the pose. TFS

Tom

Interesting observation, Tom. By rights it should have more contrast, but I actually reduced the contrast a point or two to try and limit the effects of the harsh tropical sun. Maybe I went too far?

[Bill Dix]

Thanks everyone. Your comments are appreciated.

[Joe Subolefsky]

Really like the eye contact and the head turn. Lamanai is a special place for sure spent some time there in June.

[Tom van den Brandt]

Interesting observation, Tom. By rights it should have more contrast, but I actually reduced the contrast a point or two to try and limit the effects of the harsh tropical sun. Maybe I went too far?

I understand your point Bill, I think you can increase the contrast a bit and than cut back the whites if they become a problem.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

I like the interest in you pose too. Agree with you on the tail bracing. I think you handled the harsh light well, plus it also has a beautiful warmth.




Geoffrey