Acorn Woodpecker

[Tom Callahan]

Canon 40D
Canon 400mm 5.6L
Spot metering
Aperture Priority
1/400 sec.
F/6
ISO 400
on tripod
This was taken in Madera Canyon, AZ. Did some minor cropping, curves, and sharpening.
Comments please.

[Doug Brown]

I like the composition here Tom, as well as the action. A bit of a head turn would be nice. I would clone out the stick at the bottom of the frame. Thanks for posting!

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great to see one carrying an acorn. I agree regarding head turn. I would tone down the whites some more and there seems to be a slight magenta cast. Thanks for sharing!

[Alfred Forns]

Agree on the cast and here is the correction !!! Use the black feathers to color balance

[James Salywoda]

Nits covered a beautiful bird nice details I like Alfreds repost. Well Done!!!!

[Tom Callahan]

Thanks all for your good suggestions. Alfred thanks for taking the time to demonstrate your point and how to do it. You guys are great.

[Fabs Forns]

Caught in the act!!!! I like what Alfred did with warmer light, only wish for a bit of a head turn, Well done :)

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Very nice timing an image Tom Really like Alfred's repost and agree about the head turn. Thanks for sharing.