Arizona Woodpecker

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks:

This photo of the Arizona woodpecker taken at Madera Kubo B&B, Madera Canyon, AZ.

Uncle Gus

CC's welcome and always appreciated.

Olympus E-520 IS, Zuiko 70-300mm
Aperture priority
F/6.3. 1/400s
ISO 400
0.00ev
Auto WB
350 mm focal length

[Gus Hallgren]

Painting done with Corel Painter Photo essentials 4 . . .

Uncle Gus aka MP

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Uncle Gus,
a nice capture indeed...:D On the first one, I am seeing some noise in the background. the head angle police is looking at you; but I already spoke to them and told them that you were going to behave. On the second capture, I love the bright, bold, vibrant colors. I personally like the second one the best...good show...:cool:

[Lance Peters]

Hi Gus, Gorgeous bird - love the BG - agree the HAP may have you on this one, IMHO to tight in the frame for that HA - More room at the top and you cold argue the case of the bird looking at aomething (which it is) but just feels too tight for this HA.

Lovely shot :)

[denise ippolito]

Gus, I love this! I don't think the head angle is bad. I think the sharpness and exposure are very good .I like both renditions

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Guys:

More room at the top!

One pass of Noiseware Pro.

Uncle Gus

[Harold Davis]

there was a comment made in another thread recently by either gail or cheryl where they stated that they thought we would rather see something creative than a static image. i associate creative with artful and have to agree. while i do enjoy the original image, your creation is really nice. agree it is a little tight on top and your third post took care of that! nice work again, UG!!

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I think they are both great, but if I were forced to pick, maybe the original. Just a bit more room at the top Gus. Good one!

[Alfred Forns]

I'm with Jackie on the original with more room at the top !!! I hope you are printing the DCs You got one outstanding collection !!!!

[Arthur Morris]

I like the 3rd one and only wish that the bird had looked a bit down and to its left... Is Arizona Woodpecker the correct species name?

I like the painterly creation except for the greens that came up in the bird's plumage.

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Artie:

Once called Strickland's woodpecker. This is a Arizona Woodpecker, Picoides arizonae, male recognized by red on its head. Page 271, Sibley.

Comment from Bird Forum today
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Thanks for dropping in.

Gus
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[Oscar Zangroniz]

Excellent capture of this beautiful bird. For me the third has my vote.You have excellent details on the bird and well exposed.
Regards,

[Jeni Williams]

Oom Gus , All are super. For me , the 3rd one has my vote.;)
MP = Master Painter?

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Jeni:

"Mad Painter"

Uncle Gus :D:D