Land Ho!

[Bill Dix]

Acorn Woodpecker in high-key, from Arizona. C&C appreciated.

D7000, 500f4 + 1.4, ISO 1250, 1/1000s @ f/6.3 manual.

[gail bisson]

Great title Bill. I like the comp and the IQ on the bird.
Blacks look pretty good for a high key image.
I like the slight head turn our way,
Gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Cool species, and the high-key treatment works well. I love the raised red crest and sharp details. I could see a crop from above, but at least it gives you room to go for a 5:4 ratio should you need it. I feel some fill-flash could have done well for the face.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Lovely shot good title too! Hey I didn't know you had white skies in Arizona I thought it was always blue, anyhow the high key works well, a very eye catching shot.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, exposure and high key BG. I would take a little off the top and remove the tiny white dot near the eye. Well done Bill.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Very fitting title on this perch, Bill. Great looking woodpecker and like the typical tail feathers bracing against the branch. Also like the high-key BG.



Geoffrey