Sap Sucker

[dankearl]

Image taken this morning while imaging another species on a dream project I am doing,
Stay tuned..
One of a nesting couple, looking a bit worn out from child rearing..
D500, 300mm f2.8 @ f4, 1/800, iso360.
PP in Capture one, Affinity photo.
Sap-1200.jpg (http://www.birdphotographers.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=191175&stc=1&d=1623531925)

[Arthur Morris]

Looks a bit more wet than worn out. Lovely image with the perfect woodpecker composition. On a second look, you might want to tone down the light sunlit bark on the left frame edge.

with love, a

ps: which species is this?

[dankearl]

Thanks Art, Red-Breasted Sapsucker.

[Jay Ing]

Lovely detail. Like the roughness of the tree as well... matches his royal wetness. Wish the bkg were a little toned down but that's probably just me. TFS. Very nice.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Good capture to my eye the image appears a little heavy/saturated or contrasted, I can't help but feel there is much more detail to be seen within the plumage.
I appreciate you guys prefer more saturation and contrast than I do so by all means disregard! But it might just be worth having a look.

[Wayne Niz]

Ooooh nice, love the darker tones and pose, well done

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hi Dan, lovely image. I add my second to all the positive comments, as Artie wrote " the perfect woodpecker composition". Thank you for sharing.

[Anthony Barsotti]

Great shot, perfect post and the background really works well here. It looks just a tad crunchy/over-sharpened to my eye but that's really the only suggestion I have. TFS

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Dan, excellent pose, and you have nailed the sharpness spot on. Love the detail and overall colours too.

[John Mack]

Looks great. Nice to see the kickstand tail. Classic woodpecker frame.