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Watched, this "red-Head, slowly inch it's way down the tree, until the bkg was a bit cleaner.
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/160
Av( Aperture Value ) 8.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +2/3
ISO Speed 800
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length 700.0mm
Like the BKG soft colors. I would take a slice of the tree and added that room behind the bird if possible. A little fill flash would have brightened the bird a little.
I love this species - nice shot.
I usually like 1/3 tree, 1/3 bird and 1/3 background. Could you use a wider aperture and bump up shutter - I see you cranked up the ISO. Maybe some levels/curves on body - bird is nice, I love the muted background.
This looks remarkably like a Cardinal Woodpecker that we have over here.
IMHO it needs a slight boost.
Nice Red Bellied woodpecker Don, Needs a bit more contrast on the bird.
