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Over the past few years after a serious local forest fire, we've been treated to an influx of Black-backed Woodpeckers. This local female has been putting on a show for birders and photographers alike.
I caught up with her yesterday and it was no exception, she posed for me for about 30 minutes. This is one of the better ones.
I used a Nik B & W, "overexposure effect and lightened the white spot on her throat.
Ciao for now, off to the dentist, yuck...will comment on images on my return.
Very nicely captured. The feathers . . . Was it windy, or is that typical of black-backed woodpeckers? They really demand attention. You said you used an overexposure effect. Was it really underexposure? It sure fits with a black-backed bird and the burned trees, but I wonder about lightening it a bit.
Yes...lolol..you got me Dennis, Underexposure it was....They fluff up there feathers as all birds do from time to time, I just got lucky with this. I did lighten it up a bit, I was trying to stick with the theme ...thanks for comment
Lucky you to have Black-backed Woodpeckers in the neighborhood! Perfect woodpecker pose on the side of a tree and great head angle. I would consider lightening up the bird some, especially those fluffy feathers that surround her. Since the tree is burned, dark is good.
LOVE this one Paul! Woodpeckers are my favorite birds but I've never seen one of those, must not come to MS. Excellent processing. I agree with Nancy's suggestion.
It's unanimous...lighten I did, thanks for comments.
I like this version a lot, Paul, and it still fits the theme very nicely.
I love all the fluffy feathers Paul. I like the lightened version, and it still fits the theme. Are they looking for bugs or making a nest?
Hi Jackie, enjoying the lovely weather, I managed to get out for a game of golf yesterday. The Black-backed Woodpecker is a burnt tree specialist, they feed on the bugs under the burnt bark, when looking for them newly burnt forest is a great place to start. Wow, my tongue is hot after using burnt so much.
Great feathers on this woodpecker. I like the b&w rendition. I'd go for something between the op and the lighter one.
Thanks for the info, stay away from hot sauce for awhile:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Paul Lagasi
