Redheaded Woodpecker

[Gary Dumer]

Sunny Morning in a Small Swamp Area, I believe they are getting ready to Mate.



40D, 500/4, ISO 250, F8, 1/1250 and Exp +.33

Crop 95% of full frame, Curves and Modest USM after resizing

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Nice colors, BG and eye contact. I would try to get the bird out of the center and apply some noise reduction on the BG.

Please keep in mind that the maximum size is 800 pixels on the longest side.

[Dan Walker]

Great image Gary. Good detail in both the white and black. BG is a little noisey

Dan

[Gary Dumer]

I'm Sorry I posted the Wrong Image Earlier!!!

I posted Correct Image Now!!

[Harold Davis]

that's a beauty, gary!! love how the bg doesnt distract from the bird. great job!

[Steve Maxson]

I like the pose, the simple composition, the colors, and the clean background. Well done!

[Maxis Gamez]

I like the composition, sharpness and fill flash. You have a winner here!

[Arthur Morris]

Great pose, sharpness, head angle, pose, and BKGR. I would crop a bit from all sides but the tree side to tighten it up. My rule for these type images is 1/3 tree, 1/3 bird, and 1/3 BKGR, It is amazing how often it works to perfection...

[Gary Dumer]

Just a quick note to say thank you for your valuable input.

Much appreciated!!