Red-bellied Woodpecker

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken at a local conservation area. All C&Cs are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 1D mark IV
500L f4
1.4 Extender
ISO 500
1/250s
f7.1
Tripod

[Bill Dix]

Very nice one, Jim. Not the usual pose for this handsome WP (my favorite backyard bird). Nice detail, and the leaves in the BG add a nice seasonal context. Well done.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Looks like he is blushing for the camera! Great fall setting, the leaves add alot to the image. I'm not super fond of the dark twig crossing the perch though, but sometimes hard to avoid this type of distraction in the woods. I's also tone down the bright leaf sticking out of the subject's back. Overall well done!

[Nico Steenberg]

Great detail and exposure. I like the comp and colours. Excellent IMG Jim

[Steve Wasson]

Love his pose, sharp, agree with previously mentioned minor distractions, but still a pleasing image!

[Shawn Zierman]

I'd say well done for taking a complex scenario and making it work very well!
Details on the woodpecker and perch are rocking. The leaves add so much,
and as mentioned, add a nice seasonal feel. Great image.

[Karl Egressy]

Nice upside down pose and like the fall colour leaves framing the bird, Jim.

[Frank Schauf]

Really great pose, Jim.

[Robert Holguin]

Very nice shot.
Love the pose, excellent detail, I really like the leaves in the background, and great comp.
Well done.

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the comments and suggestions.