Red-bellied Woodpecker

[Jim Crosswell]

This was taken this week at my backyard setup. I picked up this piece of wood on the beach and liked the smooth holes. The image is full frame, hope you enjoy it.

Nikon D500
Sigma 150-600 @480mm
ISO 1250
f7.1
1/1600s
Tripod
Manual mode

[David Roach]

Hi Jim, the framing is sweet perfection IMHO, well chosen setup, classic woody pose. Spot on EXP, details and chosen perch. TFS

ps
Forgot the killer BG...

[gail bisson]

This is really nice Jim. Great detail in the bird with a perfect HA.
The whites look great.
Nice clean BG.
I would sharpen the head/eye area if mine and do a slight curves adjustment to get a bit more punch in the blacks.
Always feels good to have a FF image!
Gail

[Daniel Cadieux]

Sweet image!! Almost perfect, and I say almost because it is a wee bit tightly framed IMO. Other than that, everything is spot-on.

[dankearl]

Very nice... it could go a bit looser if you have it and a tad more sharpening to the face.

[Arthur Morris]

Love the great look at the near-foot, the perch, and the BKGR. A bit wider view as suggested would be something to consider.

with love, artie

[Jim Crosswell]

Thanks everyone for the kind comments and suggestions. I have another full frame image with a different perch and looser composition that I will post soon.

[John Mack]

The pose and framing is right on. Nice to see the kickstand tail. Nice light on the bird as well.