Hi Folks:
This photo of the Arizona woodpecker taken at Madera Kubo B&B, Madera Canyon, AZ.
Uncle Gus
CC's welcome and always appreciated.
Olympus E-520 IS, Zuiko 70-300mm
Aperture priority
F/6.3. 1/400s
ISO 400
0.00ev
Auto WB
350 mm focal length
Arizona Woodpecker
Hi Folks:
This photo of the Arizona woodpecker taken at Madera Kubo B&B, Madera Canyon, AZ.
Uncle Gus
CC's welcome and always appreciated.
Olympus E-520 IS, Zuiko 70-300mm
Aperture priority
F/6.3. 1/400s
ISO 400
0.00ev
Auto WB
350 mm focal length
Painting done with Corel Painter Photo essentials 4 . . .
Uncle Gus aka MP
Last edited by Gus Hallgren; 11-09-2008 at 02:34 PM.
Hi Uncle Gus,
a nice capture indeed...:D On the first one, I am seeing some noise in the background. the head angle police is looking at you; but I already spoke to them and told them that you were going to behave. On the second capture, I love the bright, bold, vibrant colors. I personally like the second one the best...good show...:cool:
Hi Gus, Gorgeous bird - love the BG - agree the HAP may have you on this one, IMHO to tight in the frame for that HA - More room at the top and you cold argue the case of the bird looking at aomething (which it is) but just feels too tight for this HA.
Lovely shot :)
Gus, I love this! I don't think the head angle is bad. I think the sharpness and exposure are very good .I like both renditions
Hi Guys:
More room at the top!
One pass of Noiseware Pro.
Uncle Gus
there was a comment made in another thread recently by either gail or cheryl where they stated that they thought we would rather see something creative than a static image. i associate creative with artful and have to agree. while i do enjoy the original image, your creation is really nice. agree it is a little tight on top and your third post took care of that! nice work again, UG!!
I think they are both great, but if I were forced to pick, maybe the original. Just a bit more room at the top Gus. Good one!
I'm with Jackie on the original with more room at the top !!! I hope you are printing the DCs You got one outstanding collection !!!!
I like the 3rd one and only wish that the bird had looked a bit down and to its left... Is Arizona Woodpecker the correct species name?
I like the painterly creation except for the greens that came up in the bird's plumage.
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Hi Artie:
Once called Strickland's woodpecker. This is a Arizona Woodpecker, Picoides arizonae, male recognized by red on its head. Page 271, Sibley.
Comment from Bird Forum today
Sun November 9, 2008 1:05pm An excellent shot and Opus perfect
Thanks for dropping in.
Gus
Excellent capture of this beautiful bird. For me the third has my vote.You have excellent details on the bird and well exposed.
Regards,
Oom Gus , All are super. For me , the 3rd one has my vote.;)
MP = Master Painter?
Hi Jeni:
"Mad Painter"
Uncle Gus :D:D
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