Sunset Pileated

[Randy Stout]

This male was captured last week about 15 minutes before the sun dipped below the tree line. He and his mate have been hammering on this hole for a while this spring. I believe it is too small to nest in, but they do keep coming back periodically to check it out.

D850, 500 PF, f/6.3, 1/1000s, ISO 500.

Post: LRClassic, PS2020. Used the clone stamp to soften a few tree branches in the background.

Advice and comments always appreciated.

Cheers

Randy

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hey Randy, nice look at this guy. I would guess they are enlarging the hole for a nest. Thank you for sharing.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super shot love the colours though I would investigate the possibility of lifting the very darkest elements.

[Colin Driscoll]

Nice lighting, very flash-like. Love the pose and context but agree a little more detail might be available in the lower half of the bird.

[dankearl]

Light and pose are really nice. Terrific IQ

[David Roach]

Really love the light on this beauty. TFS

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Excellent shot. Beautiful colors
TFS


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[John Mack]

A nice frame of this woodpecker. The bird is nicely lit up nicely.