Tree Hugger

[Jim Crosswell]

I thought I would post this Lineated Woodpecker on Earth Day. To me it looks like he is hugging the tree. This was taken in January in Costa Rica. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 40D
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 500
1/250s
f6.3
Ev 0.67
Tripod

[arash_hazeghi]

very nice pose and details Jim, you did well

[John Rowell]

Good angle really brings out the detail along the whole body. The branch works well and doesn't overwhelm the image. Well done.

[jack williamson]

Nice image Jim, the WP is nicely exposed and sharp. Well done with the red crest.

Jack

[Alan Murphy]

Thinner stumps are always a favorite of mine for woodpecker images. This one is excellent.

[Satish Ranadive]

Fabulous image.Loved the pose and details.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely pose nice light and detail. I think Alan has a good point regarding the size of the post, I will bare it in mind!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jim, you have brought out the colours very well, and I really like the sharpness you have achieved in this. I also like the thinner trunk than the normal thicker one posted generally.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Jim, nice view of the pattern on the breast. Excellent position of the head. I like how you've got the head right in front of the green in the BG. Well done.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks for your kind words and comments.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Very nice wp. Love the light and sweet clean BG.