Lesser Goldenback Woodpecker

Woodpeckers have always caught my attention all the time , however i have not been very lucky with them

There are a few of them i was able to make images of and this one is of last year, i was clearing my archives and found this so thought of processing it

5D MII + 400 f2.8 +2x TC
ISO 800 ( the 5D II never gave me confidence of going above this) f 7.1 , 1/200

Attachment 129762
Made the vertical frame from a horizontal original
Let me know your views
Critiques and suggestions are welcome
thanks for looking

vishal

Very nice image, Vishal. I like the rich colours in the bird and the pose is nice. The bird has multiple catch lights in the eye.

Beautiful composition [crop] I love the details in the leaves. Good HA. Exposure looks spot on with great saturation. WOW the colors on the back of this woodpecker are fantastic. Very well done, Vishal!

Glad you found it , and TFS. Never saw one of these. Just a stunning bird. Might tone down some of the white spots in the BG. Still loving it.

So colorful and with nice vegetation around! I like the contrast and clean BG. So happy that you decided to upload this image!

nice one Vishal,nice pose,good BG,love the colors in the wing.thanks.

ver nice comp.like the head turn & the BG. details look good. A hint of noise is visible on the bird but not a big deal.

great perch,BG and very good compositio.
Very well done.

Beautiful shot of a great bird, i'm a big fan of the woodpeckers too.

Vishal,Excellent image with beautiful pose of the woodpecker. Love the colors, nice perch with green leaves and beautiful green BG.Would crop silver line on top and RHS.

Regards,
Satish.