Pileated Woodpecker

[Ted Busby]

Image taken at a local feeder area.

30D; 500mm; f8; 1/4000; ISO 320 Handheld.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c23/busbyea/Pileated-Woodpecker_20090110_039.jpg

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great find, pose, details and exposure control, I also like the perch. I would add a bit canvas at the bottom for the 'virtual tail'.

[Julie Kenward]

I agree with Axel...I found myself thinking the bottom was tight in the frame. I wish I had these birds in my area - they look like such fun to photograph!

You did a nice job of getting good detail in the black feathers and I love the clear eye/catchlight. Also, you might run a bit of noise reduction on the BG.

[James Shadle]

Ted,
The image is sharp, well exposed and I really like the pose.
IMO a little more room top, bottom and right would put this over the top.
Thanks James

[Daniel Cadieux]

Hey Ted, nice one of the Pileated fellow! Exposure and sahrpness bang-on. I bit more room wouldn't hurt - especially at bottom. I love the raised crest. I also love the birch trunk, I will have to go plant my "derriere" there next time at that location :-)

[Ted Willcox]

Great image. Nice to have the crest erect. Good job.
Ted