Chilly Flicker

[Bill Dix]

Northern Flicker, in snowstorm, from my back yard in 2015.

D7000, 500f4, ISO 1600, 1/2000s @ f/6.3 manual.

[John Mack]

Classic woodpecker image. Nice to see the tail. Looks all fluffed up for the cold. The snow is always a great bonus.

[David Roach]

Just wonderful framing, details, colors and tones. The HA is just fine for me as it is a clear view of the face and eye. TFS

[Daniel Cadieux]

It's not often we see an image of this species with snow. Nice details and accurate colours. The eye looks to need a bit of work - perhaps there was an oof snowflake right on it? Anyhow, super image of this woodpecker!

[Brian Sump]

Bill, a pleasing frame to the eye. Agreed on a Flicker in snow, neat to see.

It looks exposed nicely, perhaps a touch steep view shooting up the tree? Composition as a whole works well for me.

Otherwise, other than Daniel's comment on the eye it's a nice one to view.

[Bill Dix]

Thanks guys. I agree about the eye. I had done a little (too much?) eye work on the original, and then gone back and on top of that, brightened the entire head. This resulted in the iris being overly bright. I knew it looked a bit funky and should have addressed it before posting. Here's a RP that is probably a bit more realistic. Brian, the POV is not really steep; the bird is slightly above my eye level, but not by much.

[Geoffrey Montagu]

Beautiful Flicker in winter, Bill. Love the classic pose, slight head turn, both the falling snow and some on the tree bark.


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